“What a burden, but also what a joy, to be the person who provides the space where she can break down, then rally and face the world with a smile.”
How To Raise Kids Who Face Defeat With Strength
A Letter To The Man Who Held Me At Gunpoint
“You see, you and I are not that different. Somewhere along the line you made the wrong choice. You got caught up in the cycle that society tries to keep us in, but you and I? We deserve better than that for ourselves.”
I Fled The Country To Find Purpose, And Unexpectedly Came Back With A 14-Year-Old Son
“When his Mama showed up on my doorstep, with a small garbage bag of clothes and a toothbrush, asking me to take him in and show him how to be a man with a future, I told her no. For so many reasons, there was just no way that I could assume this role…but my heart had already said YES!”
Adoption Myth-Busting: The Realities And Rewards Of Adopting Teenagers
The misconceptions of adopting teenagers is damaging, and it’s time to dispel the rumors.
From Grief To Hope: The Extraordinary Journey Of How My Miracle Daughter Came To Be
“Every year, I sit and reflect on the miracle of Isabel Avery Hernandez.”
How I Helped My Adopted Children Embrace Their Identity
“We let them decide what to share and with whom. What brought them into foster care wasn’t our story to tell. It was theirs.”
Don’t Wait For A Partner To Chase Your Dreams—Do It Single
“Often in life we think we must wait. Wait to follow our dreams. Wait until things are less busy. Wait for a little more money in our bank account. Or, in my case, wait for a future spouse to start a family.”
How To Navigate Family Estrangement During The Holiday Season
The holiday season is typically a time of joy and family togetherness, but for those experiencing family estrangement, it can evoke feelings of sadness or guilt.
Today My Non-Verbal, Autistic Daughter Told Her Sister She Loved Her, And It Was Pure Magic
“There was a matching gasp from me and Lily, heads snapping toward each other with our mouths wide open, and an instant pouring of tears. Their love is a pure, true love.”
Dear Son: Being Your Mother Is The Greatest Gift I’ve Ever Been Given
“You, my sweet boy, have challenged me to grow. I am in awe of you, and an awe-worthy son deserves an awe-worthy mother.”