“10 years, 9 kids, 1 grandson later, and I’m still fostering. This is not about me, my feelings, or my needs.”
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“Alcoholism is a progressive disease. It wants you alone, in a room, dead – simple.”
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“Society has moved forward, but old-school stereotypes remain ever so present.”
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“My experience of being adopted has been an emotional roller coaster. I will always wonder where my birth family is, but in the end, I will always be thankful.”
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“I always knew there would be multiple versions of my children. What I didn’t consider is the many versions of myself parenthood would require me to be.”
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With our lives so intensely focused on technology, there is a huge need (and benefit) to discover no tech hobbies.
How Becoming An Adoptive Mom Helped Me Find Self-Worth
“It’s messy, beautiful, and heartbreaking on all levels, and it is the identity I am proudest of.”
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“This calendar is a way to honor the manner in which my dad lived every day of his life.”
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“They need us and we need them to keep our communities alive.”
Why I Love Being A Single Foster Mom
“If I had to go back and do it again, I wouldn’t change the lessons I’ve learned, the stress I’ve had, or the current uncertainty to make life easier.”