A Practical and Sometimes Emotional Guide to the Adoption Process
Shared Experiences. Resources. Community.
The Adoption Journey Is Hard.
My blog is here to help. I am a pre-adoptive mom 5 years (!) into the adoption process. I’ve needed a place to get practical advice, find community, and share experiences. If you need that too, welcome! I hope you enjoy my posts and respond with your own experiences so that we all get what we need as we wait to bring our little ones home.
Latest Posts
3 Reasons Why Adoption Is Not A Simple Stand In For Abortion
Hello All. I toyed with writing this post during Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation hearings, but decided not to because I want this blog to be a good source of information…
Adoption Books: What White Parents Should Know About Transracial Adoption Book Review
Hello all! It has been a while since I’ve written a post. Life has been busy! Parenting two children has been an adjustment. I’m also excited to share that I…
International Adoption: 5 Ways the Hague Convention Protects Children and Families
Hello! International adoption has been receiving a lot of attention lately. The conflict in Ukraine has a lot to do with that. My last post, Can I Adopt from Ukraine?,…
Hi! I’m Brigid, a 5 year veteran of the adoption process. I’m also the mom of a 9 year old son and a teacher. My husband and I have had many ups and downs on this journey – the most recent being waiting over 2 years to bring our 5 year old daughter home from Thailand. I created this blog to provide some practical advice, to share my story, and to hopefully create some community with others on the journey!
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