by Julie McGue | Sep 29, 2021 | That Girl This Life
The Value of Seeking Support Julie McGue Author One of the questions I often field about my adoption search and reunion experience is: How did you cope with the devastating denial of your birth mother and the subsequent dismissal by your birth father? My answer has...
by Julie McGue | Sep 22, 2021 | That Girl This Life
Breaking Rules Can Reap Rewards Julie McGue Author I will admit to being an ardent rule-follower. Both the fear of discovery and public shaming factor into my strict adherence to regulations. Yet inwardly, I often admire and applaud the courage of rule-breakers....
by Julie McGue | Sep 15, 2021 | That Girl This Life
Interview with Willa Goodfellow Julie McGue Author Willa Goodfellow Mental Health Journalist, Episcopal Priest, & Author In Prozac Monologues: A Voice from the Edge, mental health journalist and Episcopal priest Willa Goodfellow shares her journey to recovery with...
by Julie McGue | Sep 8, 2021 | That Girl This Life
Broken Trust Julie McGue Author When the house alarm emitted a series of short, shrill tones, I was immersed in meditation. I refocused on my mantra and tried to breathe deeply. A few seconds later, two more high-pitched beeps followed. I sighed and trudged over to...
by Julie McGue | Sep 1, 2021 | That Girl This Life
What Do You Want? Julie McGue Author My husband and I went out for dinner last week with some new friends–a neighbor whom I’ve gotten to know through my Catholic Charities post-adoption support group. When the waiter approached our table, my fellow adoptee...
by Julie McGue | Aug 24, 2021 | That Girl This Life
Do Not Roll Julie McGue Author The global news scene is both grim and deflating. In disconcerting times such as these, it is often soothing to look back, to resurrect old memories, and to reflect upon those times. Below I offer a revised post from my archives. I hope...
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