Lately, I’ve been noticing a lack of follow-through in myself. By ‘lately,’ I mean basically ever since my dad passed away. I wish that didn’t sound cliche or excuse-like, but there it is. 579 more words
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Silence in Adoptionland
When you are a part of a marginalized group, you learn early on that the norm is white unless otherwise stated. You learn a language that includes sign posts that hip you that the space is not white owned or dominated. 953 more words
Thoughts on Being Invisible in Adoptionland
Hope shared an interesting tidbit with me today. We were recently asked to participate in a video for our adoption agency recruiting other potential adoptive parents for older foster kids. 470 more words
Hard Stuff
Though we both have plenty to add to this category in the form of damn near debilitating experience, here is an article for anyone who stumbles upon this part of our realm. 82 more words
Narrow Range of Emotions
During all of our quality time this past weekend, I asked Hope how she was feeling emotionally these days. I got the standard issue response, “Same.” 796 more words
Something About Making A Decision
Style vs. substance. Performance over polish. Chocolate or vanilla. Pepsi or Coke.
In life there are things we must consider when making a decision. You could use one of those Venn diagrams to help you make your decision or just use a gut instinct. 125 more words
