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Step One: Read everything imaginable on the internet. Google everything you can think of. If you are anything like me, you will become overwhelmed by all the negative stories and some good stories. You will learn all about the horrors of failed adoptions. You will hear the happy stories of international adoptions and open adoptions. Step Two: Start talking to real life adoptive families. If you don’t know any directly, ask around…. Read More
So, the last few months have clearly been all about working to accept my situation, make the most of what we have and live a healthy life. On the whole, I think I’ve been doing a pretty good job of it. But, then there was yesterday afternoon. I had a breakdown. Seriously, barely able to speak between giant horrible sobs with alligator tears streaming down my face faster than the water rushing… Read More

