Long Time No See

Long Time No See

by | May 12, 2020 | Adoptee, Adoptive Parent, Birth Parent

The woman who showed up in our lobby to talk about open adoption was someone we’d not seen in well over a decade, so “long time no see” was about the only greeting that seemed to fit, as we struggled to put a name to the face. “Do you remember...
How to Survive a Homestudy

How to Survive a Homestudy

by | May 4, 2020 | Adoptive Parent, Uncategorized

So you’re hoping to adopt, and you want to know how to survive a homestudy? You’ve come to the right place, here. (But if you’re adopting here, please don’t mention that you read this, okay? We prefer to think your lives are that impressive...
Dealing with Disappointment

Dealing with Disappointment

by | Apr 30, 2020 | Adoptee

This is for Abrazo adoptees and birthsiblings who may be dealing with disappointment today. If you’re disappointed about Camp Abrazo having to be cancelled due to Covid-19, we understand. We’re pretty down about this, too. Many of you have parents who have...
Adoption for Laughs

Adoption for Laughs

by | Apr 22, 2020 | Adoptee, Adoptive Parent, Birth Parent

Is it fair to use adoption for laughs? The question came up again this week, as a meme meant to be humorous made its way around the internet. The heading reads “When parents start to crack during lockdown.” It pictures a child asking her mother if...
How to Tell Your Child They Were Adopted

How to Tell Your Child They Were Adopted

by | Apr 20, 2020 | Adoptive Parent

Here’s a handy guide for how to tell your child they were adopted. We’ll break it out in sections, dear Adoptive Parent, so you can choose the best approach based on your situation. Honesty is the Best Policy To ensure the optimal results in telling your...
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