Archive for the ‘Trauma’ Category
How Could People Steal Children?
I read an article this morning that just broke my heart. Okay, it didn’t break my heart. It angered me beyond anger. It pissed me off. It made me want to…well, I don’t know.
I haven’t stayed abreast of all of the Haitian adoption/orphan stories because most of it, in my opinion,...
February 3rd, 2010 | Adoptee Rights, Feature, Haiti, Trauma, adoption process | Read More
The “A” Word
Growing up, “A” was for attitude. And as I grew older, into the edgy years of puberty, “A” became “AA”—for attitude adjustment. My father liked to say, “You need an attitude adjustment.” Frequently spot-on, his comment was met with a snarl and affirming nod from reluctant me.
As I...
January 26th, 2010 | Advocate, Feature, Issues, Trauma | Read More






