Respect & Courtesy
Respect & Courtesy Julie McGue Author There is a mood in this country that shocks and puzzles me. Respect and courtesy seem to be old fashioned, passé, something dropped off at Goodwill because it is no longer valued. Recently, I witnessed how respect and...
Adoption Searching is like being stuck in ‘no man’s land’
Adoption Searching is like being stuck in ‘no man’s land’ Julie McGue Author There is a term in tennis called ‘no man’s land’. It refers to the area of the court between the service and baselines. Hanging out in ‘no-man’s land’ is considered a no-no,...
Adoption Anger
Adoption Anger Julie McGue Author What is adoption anger? What does it stem from? How is it presented? How can it be addressed? Let’s start with some terminology. Wikipedia says: “Anger or wrath is an intense expression of emotion. It involves a strong...
When I Adopted Them
When I Adopted Them Julie McGue Author I have a confession to make. I was a holdout. Growing up, I generally avoided thinking and talking about being adopted. My twin sister and I knew we were adopted from an early age. Yet, it wasn’t until I chased down my...
Touched By Adoption Blog
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