by Julie McGue | Mar 27, 2019 | Touched By Adoption
What’s On Your OBR? Julie McGue Author One of my kids recently needed their original birth record (OBR) as proof to a governmental agency that they were who they purported to be. As matriarch, I am the keeper of all things important. I scoured my desk...
by Julie McGue | Mar 20, 2019 | Touched By Adoption
Birth Moms Should Come With Warning Labels Julie McGue Author ‘What I wished I’d known’ sums up the three years it took to locate and connect with my birthmother. Before I decided to launch the search for my birth mom, I did some research. I borrowed, perused and...
by Julie McGue | Mar 13, 2019 | Touched By Adoption
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,...
by Julie McGue | Mar 6, 2019 | Touched By Adoption
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...
by Julie McGue | Feb 27, 2019 | Touched By Adoption
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...
by Julie McGue | Feb 20, 2019 | Touched By Adoption
Adoption As Regifting Julie McGue Author There is a closet in my office that has become a veritable free for all. It’s not deep enough to have a hanging rod, and the three shelves share space with plumbing that feeds the master shower. When I don’t know where...
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