Esther Crawford continues to share her family’s story. Foster adoption in Milwaukee county has proven to be full of twists and turns, both logistically and emotionally.
Adoption Stories
When It Rains, It Pours
December 10th, 2010 | by Esther Crawford | published in Adoption Stories, Best of Engage WI, Engage WI, Your Stories
Growing Up Adopted
December 8th, 2010 | by Kimberly Gonzalez | published in Adoption Stories, Engage WI, Your Stories
EngageWisconsin welcomes Kimberly Gonzalez, our newest adoption blogger. Follow her over the coming weeks as she blogs about searching for her birth parents, her personal decision to adopt, and the foster care and adoption systems.
Special Needs Adoptions
December 7th, 2010 | by Margaret Wolski | published in Adoption Stories, Engage WI, Your Stories
What do you think of when you hear the words “special needs adoption?” What are your first thoughts? Feelings? Though a common response is “children who are malnourished, suffering with debilitating diseases,” this textbook response does not reflect the true image of a special needs adopted child.
A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes
November 29th, 2010 | by Margaret Wolski | published in Adoption Stories, Engage WI, Your Stories
Today I was originally going to write about special needs adoption but in light of current events I have decided to postpone it until next week. Please make sure to come back and read about that important topic. This week my heart has taken a bit of a turn given the most recent news headlines: “The Koreas Clash,” “South Korea warns of ‘firm’ response,” and “The Koreas’ maritime woes.”
The Land Of Uncertainty
November 26th, 2010 | by Esther Crawford | published in Adoption Stories, Engage WI, Your Stories
“The worst part about adopting through foster care is the uncertainty. Back in August when we were matched with our 5-year-old girl (who we’ve nicknamed Peach), it seemed like a pretty safe bet.” Esther Crawford continues to share her family’s story.
How Could You Be Unhappy?
November 22nd, 2010 | by Margaret Wolski | published in Adoption Stories, Engage WI, Your Stories
I remember very vividly the day someone asked me this question. I remember looking at that person and wanting to just…well, it wasn’t nice what I wanted to do to them. At the same time, in my head, those same words had been resounding for months. “How could I be so unhappy?”
A Different Set Of “Firsts”
November 19th, 2010 | by Esther Crawford | published in Adoption Stories, Engage WI, Your Stories
“With my biological son Jude I’ve been able to experience nearly every little first. His first poop. His first bath. His first bite of solid food. His first crawl, and then step. With Peach it’s an entirely different ballgame.” Esther Crawford continues to share her family’s story on foster adoption in Milwaukee County.
A Blending of a Family
November 15th, 2010 | by Margaret Wolski | published in Adoption Stories, Engage WI, Your Stories
Margaret Wolski discusses the importance of maintaining some relationship or connection with birth parents. “The reality for adopted children is this: they have two families.”
You are doing what?!!!!
November 8th, 2010 | by Margaret Wolski | published in Adoption Stories, Engage WI, Your Stories
“It happens in every family: someone gets married and then the questions start! ‘Oooh, when are the babies going to start coming? When can we expect grandchildren?” – Margaret Wolski looks at building a family through inter-country adoption.
A Spectrum of Emotion
November 1st, 2010 | by Margaret Wolski | published in Adoption Stories, Engage WI, Your Stories
“Adoptive Mother. Two words that will forever be a part of who I am, a part of me that I would never change, but I am also realistic to ALL those two little words bring to my life: joy and grief, love and hurt, blessings and loss.” Margaret Wolski is a Milwaukee-based social worker, an adoptive mother of two, and a birth mother of one. Follow her over the coming weeks as she explores adoption from the perspective of a social worker, birth mother, and adoptive mother.
