A Bittersweet Adoption Story

I noticed in July 2011 that the entire dynamic of our family was worsening.

Our adopted children each had a severe mental illness, one that was not their fault and that was understandable in light of their early trauma.  They each behaved with a survivor mentality; as if every adult was a threat to their safety and that the only way to survive was to be autonomous and alone. Those who sought to reach them and love them were threats to be attacked and repulsed. Their mental illness sought to sabotage all attempts at relationship and trust, in order to keep them safe.  Read more...

Viirand Family

Our journey started just days after his birth in a tiny community hospital in the rural south.  He was in my arms within minutes of his birth, the flurry of nerves interrupted by his piercing gaze as he took a long, slow look into my eyes.  His older brother bounced nearby, eager to get a look at the little brother he’d always wanted and already loved, while their doting father fumbled with the camera to document it all.  At last, our family was together.  Read More...

 

Eric & Mat

This is the story of Eric & Mat, a loving couple looking to adopt a newborn baby.

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