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.
The Realities of Adoption
January 27th, 2011 | by Margaret Wolski | published in Adoption Stories, Best of Engage WI, Engage WI, Your Stories
Celebration. Grief. Another Year.
January 10th, 2011 | by Margaret Wolski | published in Adoption Stories, Engage WI, 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.
Positive Language. Positive Discussions.
January 4th, 2011 | by Margaret Wolski | published in Adoption Stories, Engage WI, 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.
Wise-up!
December 13th, 2010 | by Margaret Wolski | published in Adoption Stories, Engage WI, 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.
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.”
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 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.
