Monthly Archives: September 2015

“Adoption—Don’t be a worrywart!”

There are many fears and worries associated with adoption. The expression “worrywart” was first used in the popular American comic strip “Out Our Way” by James R. Williams in the 1930s—a time when warts were thought to be caused by … Continue reading

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Adoption—a warm blanket of complacency

My baby blanket was amazing—it was soft and warm and it provided a physical barrier between my toes and the imaginary monster under the bed. Blankets are symbols of happiness, bliss and contentment that are imprinted on a baby’s mind … Continue reading

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“Adoption—Internal fears lead to procrastination”

  Innate forces beyond basic human needs drive self-actualizing people to explore and reach their full human potential. Without action it is impossible to experience profound moments of love, understanding, happiness, rapture, and feelings of being more whole and alive. Paralysis … Continue reading

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Are you planning an adoption reunion?

  Planning for an adoption reunion is like rehearsing for a critical job interview—you only have one chance to nail the job interview and make a good first impression. The anticipation of what might happen is highly emotional for many … Continue reading

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Have you ever dreamed of reconnecting with someone from your past?

  Do you have a curious nature? Have you ever dreamed about an old flame, a child, a sibling, a parent, a friend or a neighbor and wondered where they are today, or if they’re even still alive? In your … Continue reading

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“Adoption reunions and personal confidence”

Confidence is the state of feeling certain about the truth that leads to positive feelings of self-assurance and trust in our abilities, qualities and judgment that leads to higher self-esteem, feelings of good health, and ways of staying more in … Continue reading

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