November 16, 2012
by Maralee
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Okay, here’s Part 2 of our adoption stories from Nick and Tara. To read part one, head on over here: www.amusingmaralee.com/2012/11/two-adoptee-voices-part-1/ Today’s post will be slightly different in style from yesterday’s. Because Nick is a Rockstar he totally threw out … Continue reading
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 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