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Raising a Transracial Family: What Meredith and Adam Wish They’d Known Before Day One
Two years of infertility. One decision to stop asking 'why isn't this working' and start asking 'what puzzle are we actually supposed to be solving?' And one month between matching with their son Theo's birth mother and the day Theo was born. One month to prepare for...
Bravelove – Why Adoption? Courtney’s Story
When Courtney found herself facing an unexpected pregnancy, she began a journey of seeing herself in a new way.
Is Open Adoption Really That Scary? (Spoiler: Less Than You Think)
Let’s be honest. Most people walk into open adoption carrying a mental suitcase stuffed with worst-case scenarios. Will it confuse my child? Will the birth parents show up uninvited? Will I feel like a guest in my own family?
The Adoption Grant Foundation That Invests in the Whole Story, Not Just the Easy Parts
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE.What if there were an adoption grant designed around what happens when open adoption actually works? Not the version where everyone's white-knuckling through awkward visits and forced updates. The version where a...
Stop Stressing! You Can Navigate Adoption on Your Own. Here’s How!
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE.If you've been watching our videos, you've probably had that moment. You know the one. It's 10 PM, you're three tabs deep into adoption agency websites, and your brain is doing mental gymnastics trying to figure out if...
Are Adoption Agencies Worth the Investment? It Depends
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE.Deciding whether to use an adoption agency is a big decision. As an adoptive mama myself and the founder of Adoption & Beyond, I have over 30 years of experience in the adoption field. I'm a bit biased, but I do...