How do you start your day?
How do you start your day? Julie McGue Author At sunrise this morning, my coffee mug and I were treated to a herd of deer frolicking at the water’s edge like a bunch of Labradors. In and out of the waves, no deeper than the knee joint, the deer hopped and...I’m Adopted: I’m glad I Kept A Journal
I’m Adopted: I’m glad I Kept A Journal Julie McGue Author The experience of helping my youngest daughter move out of her college apartment had an unexpected benefit. It was after the last few boxes had been emptied and their contents stowed haphazardly in her...
I’m Adopted, How Do I Find My Birth Family?
I’m Adopted, How Do I Find My Birth Family? Julie McGue Author Before you get started on researching your adoption, it’s a good idea to examine your intentions (see my blog post: The Three Things All Adoptees Wonder About). Be clear with yourself. What do you...
Chipped Tooth
Chipped Tooth Julie McGue Author We all have them swirling around in the recesses of our brain, cautions and guidance that originate from well-meaning teachers, family, friends, and sometimes strangers. I’m talking about: don’t cross your legs, you’ll get...
Touched By Adoption Blog
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- An Interview With Author Deb Miller April 29, 2026She calls herself an "accidental author." The post An Interview With Author Deb Miller appeared first on Julie McGue.Julie McGue
- More or Less April 15, 2026What do you crave more or less of? The post More or Less appeared first on Julie McGue.Julie McGue
- The Adoptee’s Guide to Healing, Wholeness & Growth with Lynda Monk April 1, 2026Books That Saves Lives is publishing a guided journal that will heal lives. The post The Adoptee’s Guide to Healing, Wholeness & Growth with Lynda Monk appeared first on Julie McGue.Julie McGue
- Book Festivals Keep Stories Alive March 18, 2026A single story shared with honesty can change a heart. The post Book Festivals Keep Stories Alive appeared first on Julie McGue.Julie McGue
- 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
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