by Michele Fried Adopting Zachary was one of the greatest experiences of our lives. We can remember it as if it were yesterday. Early one morning we drove to the hospital to meet his birth mother and the agency social worker and take our baby home… sounds simple but you know it wasn’t. After having
Continue reading »by Michele Fried Years ago, I wrote an article that stemmed from a family conversation about whether things are simply coincidence or fate. I interviewed several clients on the topic and ended up with so much more then I expected. Some have gone to the best sites for free psychic reading online to see if
Continue reading »by Michele FriedBy Michele Fried My family is different though sometimes I forget. I am often asked which are kids are my own. I don’t even think anymore when responding. “They’re all my own,” I automatically say. Then they stumble and often explain that’s not what they mean, they just want to know which of
Continue reading »by Michele Fried I am a mother. Being a mother is the most important thing in my life. It is truly what brings me the most happiness. For as long as I can remember I have always wanted to be a “mommy”. I have been blessed many times with many wonderful children. I have been
Continue reading »by Michele Fried We are talking on the telephone when my friend casually mentions that she and her husband are planning on adopting. “We’re just beginning the adoption process,” she says. “Any advice?” she asks. “Adoption will change your life.” I simply say. “I know,” she says, “The home study process, waiting for the right
Continue reading »by Kathy Crissey Adoption STAR’s Director of Adoption Kathy Crissey relies on her years of adoption experience to write a letter from the perspective of a Birth Parent. I am going through a time in my life that is the probably the most difficult time I have ever gone through. I feel alone and I
Continue reading »by Terra Trevor A Lesson for Adoptive Parents Often it takes place within a discussion on an adoption e-list. Recently it happened again at a breakout session at an adoption conference. My friend Jennifer sits down across from me and begins talking with an adoptive mother. Both Jennifer and the woman’s 11-year-old daughter are adopted
Continue reading »By Brenda McCreight I often feel that being the mother of 14 children is enough of a challenge. My kids present me with something to new to adapt to on a daily basis. And, the social, academic, and emotional stresses that confront my children each day makes them develop a pretty high level of adapting
Continue reading »By Melissa Nilsen When I was pregnant at seventeen, I assumed for months that I would raise my baby; I would be a mom. Then after the first trimester my boyfriend became unattached to the process and to me. I thought: that’s fine, I’ll do it alone. But my teenage pregnancy was my first big
Continue reading »Adoptive Parent Prep begins with the realization that moms and dads can proactively plan to help their adopted children transition into the family with a little upfront advice from adoption professionals and experienced parents. Making educated choices about building a family via adoption means investigating the pros and cons of domestic and international adoption, understanding
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