When things get tough with your biological kid, you tough it out. But when things get tough with a foster kid, the assumption is that they can just be sent to another home.
Adoption Stories
No Matter What
January 28th, 2011 | by Kimberly Gonzalez | published in Adoption Stories, EngageWI, Your Stories
The Realities of Adoption
January 27th, 2011 | by Margaret Wolski | published in Adoption Stories, Best of EngageWI, EngageWI, Your Stories
I have been asked numerous times what may seem like a simple question: “Would you do it again?” What I want to leave you with is this: there is no easy answer when it comes to adoption.
Understanding Adoption
January 14th, 2011 | by Kimberly Gonzalez | published in Adoption Stories, EngageWI, Your Stories
“I take notes. Of all the advice I’ve given to other parents considering adoption, reading about adoption is one of the things I stress most.” Kimberly Gonzalez shares her experience in preparing for adoption while also offering direction to those considering adoption.
Celebration. Grief. Another Year.
January 10th, 2011 | by Margaret Wolski | published in Adoption Stories, EngageWI, Your Stories
“Each year, on our son’s birthday, we now are prepared for what is to come.” Margaret continued to share her unique perspective and stories about life as both a birth mother and adoptive mother of two.
Feeling Jealous Of Birth Mom
January 7th, 2011 | by Esther Crawford | published in Adoption Stories, EngageWI, Your Stories
“Can I quietly admit to something I don’t like, without being judged here? I hope so….” Esther Crawford continues her story, the journey through foster adoption.
Questions, Questions, and More Questions
January 5th, 2011 | by Kimberly Gonzalez | published in Adoption Stories, EngageWI, Your Stories
Kimberly Gonzalez continues to share her story, exploring the emotional decision to adopt, particularly an older child or special needs children.
Positive Language. Positive Discussions.
January 4th, 2011 | by Margaret Wolski | published in Adoption Stories, EngageWI, Your Stories
Margaret Wolski continues to share her story and experience with us regarding adoption. This week, she educates EngageWisconsin readers about Positive Adoption Language, and points us toward positive language resources.
Expanding Our Family To Include Peach’s Birth Mom
December 17th, 2010 | by Esther Crawford | published in Adoption Stories, Best of EngageWI, EngageWI, Your Stories
Esther Crawford continues to share her foster care adoption story and the journey she has take to adopt a young girl named Peach. This week, Esther looks at the idea of “family” from her perspective, Peach’s perspective, and that of Peach’s biological mother. This week’s post shows a unique familial support system.
Finding Martha
December 15th, 2010 | by Kimberly Gonzalez | published in Adoption Stories, Best of EngageWI, EngageWI, Your Stories
“When I was sixteen years old, I found some paperwork: legal documents my birth mother had signed and a copy of a letter she had received from the American Consular. I was born in Okinawa, Japan. My father was an officer in the Air Force.” Kimberly Gonzalez continues to share her story and the search for her biological mother.
Wise-up!
December 13th, 2010 | by Margaret Wolski | published in Adoption Stories, EngageWI, Your Stories
Margaret Wolski shares her personal experiences with strangers approaching her multi-cultural family, a product of multiple adoptions, regarding (and often critical of) their international adoption choices. Overwhelmed at times by these scenarios, Margaret introduces the WISE-up program to EngageWisconsin readers.
