Dear Darlings, I feel all the feels right now: fear, nerves, sweaty armpits, slight nausea, a little thrill, and things bubbling up in my chest. And no,… Read more “Embracing fear”
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The signs are everywhere
Dear Darlings, For years, I’ve seen hearts everywhere. I’ve taken pictures of them when I found them. I’ve semi-noted them. I’ve used them to remind me to be kind… Read more “The signs are everywhere”
Finding myself?
Dear Darlings, I ran into a friend I haven’t seen in more than a year. We got to talking, and catching up. I congratulated her on an… Read more “Finding myself?”
A Celebration of life too short
Dear Darlings, Some of you may have seen my Facebook post last night about some days just being a straw in the wine bottle kind of day.… Read more “A Celebration of life too short”
Life and death and the adoptee, continued…
Dear Darlings, Weeks back, I shared the story of my biological half-sister reaching out to let me know that Denise, our biological mother, had passed away. I… Read more “Life and death and the adoptee, continued…”
Permission granted.
Dear Darlings, I told you the story of my favorite Christmas gifts I was given this past holiday. So far I have permission to share two of… Read more “Permission granted.”
Have you ever?
Dear Darlings, Christmas this year was different for us than years’ past, as I’m sure it was for all of you. There were no big Christmas parties,… Read more “Have you ever?”
Life and Death and the Adoptee
Dear Darlings, Most of you know the story of my adoption. I’ve written about many aspects of my story, but today’s part of the narrative is one… Read more “Life and Death and the Adoptee”
Oh, for the love of my children... 