Talk With A Birth Mother

Talk With A Birth Mother

by | Dec 19, 2018 | Touched By Adoption

Talk With A Birth Mother Julie McGue Author   These reflections were shared in a private session and much of the identifying details were changed to protect the birth mother’s privacy. JM: How old were you when you offered your child for adoption? Sally: I was 19...
Ancestry Test Kits

Ancestry Test Kits

by | Dec 19, 2018 | That Girl This Life

Ancestry Test Kits Julie McGue Author   The two major companies selling ancestry service kits are offering great deals for the holidays. My kids and their significant others will all receive one in their stockings this year.  The New York Times Magazine ran a...
Triggers

Triggers

by | Dec 12, 2018 | Touched By Adoption

Triggers Julie McGue Author   What triggers a reminder you’re adopted, or triggers deeper reflections of being adopted? This question was posed to the readers on a blog I follow, (http://theadoptedones.wordpress.com). Within minutes of the post a flurry of...
How to Deal With Negative Thoughts?

How to Deal With Negative Thoughts?

by | Dec 5, 2018 | That Girl This Life

How to Deal With Negative Thoughts? Julie McGue Author   *Dear Reader, please reflect on your own experiences and share in the comments section following this post. All week, I’ve been puzzling about how to deal with a troubling situation.  A comment someone...
Dialogue With An Adoptee

Dialogue With An Adoptee

by | Dec 5, 2018 | Touched By Adoption

Dialogue With An Adoptee Julie McGue Author   This interview was conducted over the course of several sessions.  For privacy, the adoptee’s name was changed and some of the identifying details were altered. JM:  How old were you when you learned you were adopted?...

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