Tag: trauma
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Embracing the Journey of Adopting an Older Child
Get Pregnant Fast Eleven months ago, our lives changed forever when we welcomed our daughter into our home through a direct adoption from the foster care system. She was nine years old and had spent the previous six months in a group facility. The moment we met her in the administrative office, I felt an…
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What I Discovered While Parenting a Foster Child with Behavioral Challenges
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting, especially in the realm of foster care, can be an eye-opening journey. I embarked on this path after grappling with years of infertility and a longing to bring a child into my home. In my early training sessions, I absorbed stories from seasoned foster parents—tales of reunions, happy adoptions, and the…
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Navigating the Complexities of Parenting: A Personal Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast The same judgments echo in my ears, no matter where I go. Whether it’s during preschool pick-up or at the checkout line, the criticisms are relentless. There’s no refund policy on parenthood. Children aren’t pets. Adoption is a lifelong commitment. Did she really think it would be simple? How could she? It’s…