I lost my brother

Yesterday morning my 52 year old brother died suddenly. This brings back my point that blood is NOT thicker than water. If we want to put a title on it he is my adopted older brother. I am numb. It does seem real sometimes and other times it completely overwhelms me at the thought ofContinue reading “I lost my brother”

What adopted parents should NOT do

I am an adoptee. I have a few things that I strongly suggest adopted parents do not do. You want the best possible relationship with your child that you can have. As you are considering adoption or in the process of adoption you have to prepare for the fact that your child will more thanContinue reading “What adopted parents should NOT do”

A biological death in the family

As I posted a week ago I lost my brother. He was three years older than me. I always considered him my brother not my adopted brother but in order for people to understand this blog I have to call him my adopted Brother. He lives in Michigan and I live in Florida. My oldestContinue reading “A biological death in the family”

2022 goals in adoption

We need to change the laws in every state so an adoptee at the age of 18 is able to get their adoption records without a fight in court! It is every person’s right to know who their biological family is. As an adoptive it was not my choice to be given up to anotherContinue reading “2022 goals in adoption”

Regret from a Birth Father

Why I relinquished a son to adoption, and why I never would again~ Ridghaus Today’s blog is thanks to a sharing by Amber Moore Jimerson. You can read… Regret from a Birth Father https://www.lawinfo.com/resources/family-law/south-dakota/what-is-the-difference-between-a-legal-father.html https://www.justia.com/family/adoptions/contested-adoptions/

The Art of Dismissing the Adoptee’s Voice…

A post from a long time ago, one that I reposted in 2015 and that’s the post you’ll see linked below. I dug it up because a conversation happened on … The Art of Dismissing the Adoptee’s Voice…

More adoption reunions

An Adoption Reunion Roadmap 5 Tips for Adoptees In Reunion Adoption Reunion: A Success Story https://www.chicagonow.com/portrait-of-an-adoption/2014/11/eighteen-years-later-i-finally-held-my-baby-again-a-tale-of-adoption-reunion/

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