Who Are Your “Real” Parents?

Who Are Your “Real” Parents?

Who Are Your “Real” Parents? Julie McGue Author   The battle over which set of parents deserves the label of ‘real parents’ is one with which every adoptee is familiar.  When I was in elementary school, a classmate leaned over my desk during in-school...
Grateful With A Twist

Grateful With A Twist

Gratitude With A Twist Julie McGue Author   Recently, I was struck by a fellow adoptee’s comments on a blog I follow. The situation the adoptee highlighted had nothing to do with the recent Thanksgiving celebration. His words resonated with me because I have had...
Conversation With An Adoptive Parent

Conversation With An Adoptive Parent

Conversation With An Adoptive Parent Julie McGue Author   This interviewee requested that a pseudonym be used to protect her identity and some of her identifying information was altered for privacy reasons. JM: Why did you choose adoption? Jeanne:  I was having...

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