November 16, 2023
by Maralee
Comments Off on What to be “Aware” of During Adoption Awareness Month
November is Adoption Awareness Month and this year the word “awareness” is really sticking out to me. There have been seasons where I thought of it as “Adoption Positivity Month” and then years later it felt like “Adoption Shame and … Continue reading
August 20, 2019
by Maralee
Comments Off on Why My Daughters Need Simone Biles
Dear Simone, My family is rooting for you. And not just because you represent our country, but because you represent us. My two little daughters sit next to me and cheer for you because just like you, they spent part … Continue reading
March 15, 2018
by Maralee
Comments Off on When the Adoption Moment You’ve Been Dreading Actually Happens
The other night my son ran out of my room in tears. He yelled a few things from the hallway, then slammed his bedroom door. I didn’t go after him because I honestly wasn’t sure what to say. I gave … Continue reading