July 27, 2022
The Magic of Boredom (Part 1)
The Magic of Boredom: Part 1 I notice the magic in myself, sometimes—in the moments of calm-despite-the-chaos of new parenthood, where I find those precious moments when I can steal away to the delightful space of mental wandering. This is where magic happens. Often, I wonder if my creativity has waned in adulthood. Maybe this […]
February 17, 2022
America’s Forgotten Mother
TRIGGER WARNING: discussions of infant loss, maternal mortality, and family separation She’s been on my heart, lately: the Black enslaved mother in our nation’s history. I can picture her, feel her loss and terror. And yet, her experiences are unimaginable compared to mine, I think, as I rock my baby girl in the wee hours […]
November 5, 2021
National Adoption Awareness Month 2021
Hello! We are AdoptionWorks, a small child-placing agency in Dallas, Texas. We offer a full range of pre-adoptive and post-adoptive services to the entire adoption triad. With over 50 years of experience, we feel confident that we have a lot to bring to the table. However, with longevity in this work, comes accountability to continue […]
