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September 25, 2020
by Maralee
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The Time I Called Out My Friend’s Insensitivity and She Responded Empathetically and We Stayed Friends (A True Story)

I want to tell you a story. The story of two acquaintances who treated each other with a reasonable level of civility online. I wish that didn’t sound like the start of a fairytale these days, but we’re living in … Continue reading

September 12, 2018
by Maralee
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My Adopted Kids Don’t Need to be Grateful

Three of my kids celebrate the anniversaries of their adoptions this month. It’s a time of year we tend to have a lot of big and small conversations about adoption within our family. We talk about what know about their … Continue reading