a link to a brief post that everyone should read =)
MamaMiller The PROPER Language of Adoption #adoption http://theinternationalmom.wordpress.com/a good blog post that dispels some common adoption myths...
hopefororphans Thoughtful blog post on overcoming the adoption stigma - http://bit.ly/3j0xE7 #adoptionThere were several other good articles and blog posts (albeit a little longer)
that people linked to this week:
therhouse r baby's birthmom writes a letter to the "un-expecting" expecting mother. so powerful. #adoption http://tinyurl.com/yz7p5o4 that people linked to this week:
steadymom National Adoption Day post I wrote http://tinyurl.com/yzgvaze #adoption
firemom I knew everything, I knew nothing. A nostalgic look at me, 4 years ago today as a mother but not a mom. Yet. http://bit.ly/LpBb0 #adoption
nicolewick The post that I wrote for #Adoption Month 4 @reallifesarah I chose to honor my birth mom. Many tears. http://bit.ly/4slj2b
JenGangloff As a proud adoptive parent, #adoption talk is a natural part of life with my toddler. See how to talk to your child. http://bit.ly/3HbZY5
Exciting news! (LOA: Letter of Approval)
keithjennings We received our LOA from China today. This means we're officially approved to adopt our daughter. #adoptionangeecolvin I think we are finally done! Waiting to hear back from the coordinator telling us the last of the papers needed. :) #adoption
We, too, have a hard time understanding those that adamantly oppose adoption...
davejenadoption Our #adoption blog is under attack from anti-adoption commenters :( Very sad to see.davejenadoption sad to see #adoption bashers. wish more were touched by adoption were like @msbirthmom @thebirthmom @amstelhut they are an inspiration!
Here are some responses to the above tweets...
CHSHeather @davejenadoption try not to let the hurtful comments get u down. it's upsetting that more ppl don't understand the depths of #adoptionyarnnation @davejenadoption We've had that happen. It is upsetting isn't it. Delete and ignore. #adoption
interesting notes...
ChoosingChange writing about substance abuse history in a home study for #adoption. History does not have to prevent adoption plan if successfully treated
letlovegrow do adoptive moms get babyblues, too?? TRUST me, i'm fine & VERY happy...just feel a little off. same as after birth. #adoption
We don't agree with the whole "don't breed, vasectomy is green" mentality here,
but I included it to show that there are some with this point of view.
LiveVegan National #Adoption Awareness week in AU: ADOPT a child, don't breed! Vasectomy is green. Remember nonhumans—ADOPT a fur friendbut I included it to show that there are some with this point of view.
Adoption is starting to show up more in TV and movies
(We love Glee, but don't love the show's spin on adoption.)
caseypicker We watched the movie Austrailia last night and it was very good. It tells a great story of adoption. #adoptionReneeDeLuca ABC's "Find My Family!"? Wow. I will fall apart. Signed, Reunited Adoptee #adoption
FauxClaud for real? #adoption is on Family Guy?
annewinfrey Saw the movie Bella last night, still trying to figure out if I liked it or not. The #adoption theme is good but the ending left me cold.
A few emotions people shared...
mrsshrop November is National Adoption Month! So thankful for a loving birth-mother that gave us the ultimate gift of love and life. #adoptionMissus_Be 2 precious friends desire adoption. 3 older siblings requested them as parents. The process begins. Please pray. #adoption
smalladventures seeing hearts change...another friend is looking into adopting waiting children!!! hope hearts keep opening!!!! #adoption #fostercare
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