A Dance with My Daddy
For some reason at that time, a crazy idea popped up in my head. (This is not uncommon, just ask my husband!) I wanted to put on my wedding dress and dance with my Dad.
If I Wasn’t Adopted
If I wasn’t adoptedin her arms I would stay.But she was young without helpso I was given away. If I … Continue Reading If I Wasn’t Adopted
Just Adopt
I’ve been witness to many conversations where a woman expresses her desire to be a mother but she will not … Continue Reading Just Adopt
Oldest of 5
As much as I wondered about my parents as a child, I may have wondered that much more about whether … Continue Reading Oldest of 5
The One Thing
As I recently celebrated my birthday, I was reflecting on the many wonderful birthdays that I’ve had throughout my life. … Continue Reading The One Thing
Worth It
Pouring your heart out for all to read puts you in a very vulnerable place. Especially as an adoptee who … Continue Reading Worth It
Severed
The day an adoption is finalized is typically thought of by many as a wonderful celebration of family, of love, … Continue Reading Severed
Outsider
As an adoptee, when you hear that phrase “Blood is thicker than water” it definitely makes you wonder where that … Continue Reading Outsider
Me
When it comes to pictures, I don’t know that there is one that can ever hold as much meaning as … Continue Reading Me
Package Deal
When adoptees want to know about or search for their biological families, some of the first things we are met … Continue Reading Package Deal
Unnecessary
Recently, on Facebook, I came across a post of an anxious expectant mom. She explained that she had two children … Continue Reading Unnecessary
My Inconvenient Truth
Growing up, I essentially always knew that I was adopted since I was told at a very young age. My … Continue Reading My Inconvenient Truth
Second Choice: Adopted After Infertility
Although I don’t remember the conversation, I knew from a very young age that I was adopted. I guess that … Continue Reading Second Choice: Adopted After Infertility
Still
The bond between a mother and child is supposed to be the strongest bond that exists and it is said … Continue Reading Still
Hello!
Welcome to Signed, Sealed, Adopted! I am a wife, mom of two girls, a professional photographer, and an adoptee in … Continue Reading Hello!
