We, the adults in this messy world of adoption, are going to mess up. ⠀ Here’s the good news: Repair is possible AND good for the brain. ⠀ Think of a relationship that was able to weather a conflict or difficult time? Did you come out the other end knowing each other a little better? Maybe even a little closer? ⠀ When I’ve had a blow up with my child, sometimes I need to talk...
“Are those your REAL parents?”
Language matters! I’m not trying to be the PC police or anything, but this phrase needs to go away. Not just in the world of adoption, but families are formed in SO MANY different ways. This phrase is more for the person asking than for the person being asked. If you’re curious, own your curiosity with a statement like, “I’m curious about your family.” That will let the person you’re talking with choose if they...