Have you ever felt that, no matter how much you pray or ask, God doesn't seem to answer? Let's be honest; these seasons are confusing and often frustrating. When God is silent, it can be challenging to know what to do. After all, doesn't God's word say "The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and ...
Closed Adoption: An Adoptee Perspective
No matter where you are in the adoption process chances are you’re more familiar with one arrangement over the other. Open adoption and closed adoption are two different approaches to the adoption process, primarily concerning the level of contact and information exchange between the birth parents, ...
A Transracial Adoptee’s Perspective on Juneteenth Day
The month of June symbolizes different things to different people. To some, it is the start of a hot summer! To others, it's midway through the year. To me, it’s a month of great reflection and a wide range of emotions. Among all of the emotions, joy, sadness, and hope are what I think of most. As a ...
Adoption, Loss & Closure: A Transracial Adoptee Perspective (Part 3)
Today Adoption Consultant Jonathan continues with Part 3 of his series on adoption, loss, and closure from his perspective as a Transracial Adoptee. You can check out Part 1 & Part 2 as well! “The Lord is close to the broken-hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm ...
Adoption, Loss & Closure: A Transracial Adoptee Perspective (Part 2)
Closure and loss impact us all differently. For me, an adoptee, loss is inextricably tied to my emotional volatility and ability to socially and emotionally function growing up. In my last blog, I discussed a situation where I acted out towards my mother, my primary caretaker in that season of life. ...
Adoption, Loss & Closure: A Transracial Adoptee Perspective (Part 1)
“Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” Hebrews 4:16 (ESV) I was 15 years old the first time I saw my mother break down in tears because of my behavior. It happened again. I got angry and acted out, yelled ...
Statements That Make Me Cringe: A Transracial Adoptee Perspective
I am open to adopting a child from any background because I don’t see race. The statement, “we all bleed red,” is so true. As people, we have an undeniably unique nature about us. We feel, we are hurt, we hope, and we have joy, among other things common with sentience. However, there are factors ...
Questions To Consider When Adopting Transracially
Are you willing to "lose face" with loved ones? We all know how it feels to disagree with someone we love. The old saying, “I'm not dying on that hill,” can be so true with family and friends. We all have that sibling, family member, or friend that is always willing to push the boundaries with ...
