November 15, 2012
by Maralee
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I’m so thankful I get to share Nick and Tara’s stories with you. I shared yesterday (www.amusingmaralee.com/2012/11/adult-adoptees-listening-to-their-stories/) about Tara’s influence in my life and I’d love for you to read that before you read this, just so you know what … Continue reading
November 14, 2012
by Maralee
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I think adoptive parents are consummate researchers. We look at agencies, we check out homestudy requirements, we know what countries are open or closed, we read read read all we can about adoption. In that quest to know what the … Continue reading
November 12, 2012
by Maralee
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There is much talk in adoption circles these days about the importance of bonding and attachment and the struggles that happen if a child doesn’t properly “attach” at the right times. Reactive Attachment Disorder is becoming more and more of … Continue reading
November 8, 2012
by Maralee
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This has been a crazy week! I’ve been so touched by the responses to the honesty that’s been shared here. I’m also excited to do what I most love to do- be practical! I do not have “open” relationships with … Continue reading
November 7, 2012
by Maralee
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Yesterday I began the story of how I came to have peace about having a relationship with a birthmom (if you haven’t read it yet, you can catch up over here www.amusingmaralee.com/2012/11/thoughts-about-birthmoms-part-1/). Part of that story included friendships with Shayla and … Continue reading
November 6, 2012
by Maralee
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The idea of a birthparent relationship can be a scary thought for the couple considering adoption. You can read the books that say it’s best for the kids and you’ll probably feel pressured by an agency to agree to a … Continue reading
November 5, 2012
by Maralee
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I’ve been privileged to have lots of people come to me with their questions about adoption. It’s a complicated topic, but I find the best place to start is to evaluate what kind of adoption is best for your family. … Continue reading
November 2, 2012
by Maralee
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What Adoption Isn’t: – It isn’t rescuing a child – It isn’t a solution to the world’s orphan/poverty/illness problems – It isn’t what happens to “lucky” kids – It isn’t a way to make your family more interesting – It … Continue reading
November 1, 2012
by Maralee
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I’ve been really looking forward to doing some posts about adoption as part of Adoption Awareness Month. I’ve got TONS of ideas, so much good information to share, and hopefully some collaborations with other voices you need to hear. But … Continue reading
October 30, 2012
by Maralee
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November is National Adoption Awareness Month. In light of that, I want to do a series of posts through the month of November addressing different aspects of adoption from my perspective. I’ve got lots of ideas, but I want YOUR … Continue reading