Tag Archives: adoption
A Delayed Gift
In my 20s, I was glad to meet my biological mother who had given me up for adoption. But I was unable to overcome feelings of abandonment. We fought. After 10 years without contact, I called her. She told me … Continue reading
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Tagged abandonment, adoption, children, communication, emotional connection, forgiveness, gift, healing, no contact, parenting, Pregnant
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Comical Explanation
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Tagged adoption, chewy toy, comic strip, dog toys, dogs, humor, pet owner, pets, plush toys, shelter
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Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Host Homes Articles of a Career Journal
Originally posted on Real Life of an MSW:
“We’re clearly filling a role. Let’s not make this more complicated than it needs to be.” -Kim Reinhardt of Mason County Host Rereading this article and this article, I find myself still…
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Tagged adoption, bureaucracy, community, couch surfing, Empathy, family, foster care, homeless, host homes, idealist, kindness, love, neighbors, poltics, redtape, youth
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