by Julie McGue | Jun 10, 2020 | Touched By Adoption
What is Positive Adoption Language? Julie McGue Author Recently, I was corrected by a friend of mine who has a son she adopted thirty years ago. I’d referred to my own situation – an adoptee from the closed adoption era – as having been “given up...
by Julie McGue | Jun 3, 2020 | That Girl This Life
What Does The Trolley Problem Have In Common With The Pandemic? Julie McGue Author The trolley problem is the name given to a thought experiment in philosophy and psychology. It has sprouted a number of variations, but it goes something like this: You are...
by Julie McGue | May 27, 2020 | Touched By Adoption
What Is Genetic Genealogy And How Does It Help Me Find My Relatives? Julie McGue Author Quite simply, genetic genealogy is the study of one’s family tree or genealogy. Taking that one step further, genetic genealogy is the use of genealogical DNA tests, i.e....
by Julie McGue | May 20, 2020 | That Girl This Life
What Is Virus Snitching and Shaming? Julie McGue Author A snitch is a rat, a tattletale, or a whistleblower who lets authorities know when someone is breaking a rule. Sometimes the snitch benefits by outing the offender either monetarily or by trading a favor,...
by Julie McGue | May 13, 2020 | Touched By Adoption
Did you know that May is National Foster Care Month? Julie McGue Author National Foster Care Month is observed in the United States during the month of May every year. It began with President Ronald Reagan in 1988 as a way of showing appreciation to foster...
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