by Emma Vex | Jun 15, 2015 | Adoptions, Birthmothers, Domestic Adoptions, International Adoptions, Uncategorized
When prospective adoptive parents begin their adoption journey, they typically research the various types of adoption. Adoption agencies, attorneys, foster care, open, closed, domestic, international. The list can be long and confusing! We’ve discussed these many...
by Emma Vex | Jan 20, 2015 | Adoptions, Birthmothers, Domestic Adoptions, International Adoptions, Uncategorized
Each adoption is unique. For some, the relationship with the birthparents is open, loving, and beautiful. Others experience a closed adoption for various reasons, some of which could be issues with drugs or a situation involving rape or assault. As adults, we...
by Emma Vex | Sep 29, 2014 | Adoptions, Domestic Adoptions, International Adoptions, Uncategorized
As we move forward, adoptions are becoming even more accepted than they were in the past. Although we have moved (slightly) past sideways glances and whispers on the street, adoptive families are still treated differently, even in the church. Because adoption is often...
by Emma Vex | Sep 1, 2014 | Adoptions, Domestic Adoptions, International Adoptions, Uncategorized
Adoption begins with loss of a birthparent. Either through death or an inability to parent, your child lost his or her birthparents. The beautiful picture of adoption is the restoration of love and family. However, that initial loss often fosters many questions from...
by Emma Vex | Jul 1, 2014 | Adoptions, Birthmothers, Domestic Adoptions, Uncategorized
Miranda (true name), 16 years old and pregnant, with no mother or father in her life to offer love or support, endured the pressure of her very own grandmother to abort her unborn baby. As the grandmother of four amazing grandchildren, I find it difficult to grasp....
