Sleeping Bags, Shame, and Questions That Linger
Sleeping Bags, Shame, and Questions That Linger Julie McGue Author One night at a teen sleepover, my friend and I, weary of the erratic darts and squiggles on the Ouija board, climbed into our sleeping bags. She turned to me and asked, “You’re adopted, right?” Through...
Touched By Adoption Blog
- Sleepless in the Suburbs March 4, 2026When bedtime becomes a family legacy… The post Sleepless in the Suburbs appeared first on Julie McGue.Julie McGue
- The Loose Ends of Love and Service February 18, 2026Navigating bureaucracy and grief while uncovering the quiet heroism of my late husband. The post The Loose Ends of Love and Service appeared first on Julie McGue.Julie McGue
- One Cake, Two Candles February 11, 2026Birthdays, childhood echoes, and the lifelong joy of twins. The post One Cake, Two Candles appeared first on Julie McGue.Julie McGue
- A Twin Thing: On Twin Loss, Twin Love, and the Bonds that Shape Us January 14, 2026Twins share more than a lifetime. Sometimes, they share the leaving, too. The post A Twin Thing: On Twin Loss, Twin Love, and the Bonds that Shape Us appeared first on Julie McGue.Julie McGue
- Poached Eggs January 14, 2026When I made poached eggs the other day, I got more than I bargained for. The post Poached Eggs appeared first on Julie McGue.Julie McGue
- When One Word Isn’t Enough December 31, 2025What word(s) will guide you through 2026? The post When One Word Isn’t Enough appeared first on Julie McGue.Julie McGue
- The Season of Sparkle December 10, 2025The post The Season of Sparkle appeared first on Julie McGue.Julie McGue
- Thankful November 26, 2025Thanks, gracias, danke and merci beaucoup. The post Thankful appeared first on Julie McGue.Julie McGue
- Reflections for National Adoption Awareness Month November 12, 2025Aren’t we all, in some way, searching for belonging? The post Reflections for National Adoption Awareness Month appeared first on Julie McGue.Julie McGue
- The Waiting Room October 29, 2025A mammogram, a biopsy, and the journey that led to my story. The post The Waiting Room appeared first on Julie McGue.Julie McGue
Recent Comments