Dear Frankie, Can we talk about Adoption? This topic plays a big part in both our lives, me being an adoptive mother and you being an adopted daughter, there can’t be one of us without the other and that’s what connects our life stories, that’s what makes our relationship extra special I think. Adopting a …
Category: Adoption
Developmental Milestones
One of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do was to remove a happy child from a loving family. From 6 days old to 14 months, my baby was meeting all her Developmental Milestones whilst in the incredible care of her Foster Family. A week after meeting my daughter, I detached her from everyone …
Dear Frankie
I forgive you. Thank you for your beautiful letter. It brought happy tears. It’s at times like these that I remind myself how strong and resilient you really are. It took grit and great emotional intelligence to acknowledge how your actions made me feel. Knowing that you fully understand how your actions can have a …
Life’s Twists and Turns
5 years ago I was approved at panel to adopt another child. Frankie and I have been growing a heart baby ever since. Sadly after 17 months waiting in the system for a match we had to put our plans on hold.Now 8, my patient daughter still asks…’When is my sister coming home Mummy?’ Frankie …