Talk With A Birth Mother

Talk With A Birth Mother

Talk With A Birth Mother Julie McGue Author   These reflections were shared in a private session and much of the identifying details were changed to protect the birth mother’s privacy. JM: How old were you when you offered your child for adoption? Sally: I was 19...
Triggers

Triggers

Triggers Julie McGue Author   What triggers a reminder you’re adopted, or triggers deeper reflections of being adopted? This question was posed to the readers on a blog I follow, (http://theadoptedones.wordpress.com). Within minutes of the post a flurry of...
Dialogue With An Adoptee

Dialogue With An Adoptee

Dialogue With An Adoptee Julie McGue Author   This interview was conducted over the course of several sessions.  For privacy, the adoptee’s name was changed and some of the identifying details were altered. JM:  How old were you when you learned you were adopted?...
Grateful With A Twist

Grateful With A Twist

Gratitude With A Twist Julie McGue Author   Recently, I was struck by a fellow adoptee’s comments on a blog I follow. The situation the adoptee highlighted had nothing to do with the recent Thanksgiving celebration. His words resonated with me because I have had...
Conversation With An Adoptive Parent

Conversation With An Adoptive Parent

Conversation With An Adoptive Parent Julie McGue Author   This interviewee requested that a pseudonym be used to protect her identity and some of her identifying information was altered for privacy reasons. JM: Why did you choose adoption? Jeanne:  I was having...

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