Chronic Illness

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Coming Out of the Fog

Even though I was adopted in 1966, I had not heard the phrase “adoptee trauma” until five days ago...

Voilà

I have not written in at least three months or longer.  Time is elusive to me.  I can’t...

Family, Friends, Bikes and Booze

I had a friend when I was in elementary school that I was close to, or as close as I would let...

Therapeutic Complaining

I want to be able to drive but I can’t because I’ve lost too much of my eyesight. I had to stop...

The Identity Box

Earlier this year, I heard the words “adoptee” and “adoptee trauma” for the first time.  It’s...

My Brother

Some things are harder to write about than others.  Writing about my brother is one of those...

The Shift

I used to have a very strong opinion about the definition of a parent.  I would argue that a...

Depression Speaks (explicitly unedited)

I wrote this a few months ago when I was having a really bad day. I think both adoptees and those...

For One Who Is Exhausted: A Blessing

For One Who Is Exhausted: A BlessingBy John O’Donohue When the rhythm of the heart becomes...

Chosen

I’ve known I was adopted for as long as I can remember.  My parents told me that being adopted...

Voilà

I have not written in at least three months or longer.  Time is elusive to me.  I can’t seem to quite grab ahold of it.  Apathy flows through my veins.Read More...

Therapeutic Complaining

I want to be able to drive but I can’t because I’ve lost too much of my eyesight. I had to stop driving in 2010 so I have to relyRead More...

Depression Speaks (explicitly unedited)

I wrote this a few months ago when I was having a really bad day. I think both adoptees and those living with chronic illness can relate. It’s important toRead More...

For One Who Is Exhausted: A Blessing

For One Who Is Exhausted: A BlessingBy John O’Donohue When the rhythm of the heart becomes hectic,Time takes on the strain until it breaks;Then all the unattended stress falls inOnRead More...