Confessions Of An Adoptive Parent
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Confessions Of An Adoptive Parent
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Author : Mike Berry
language : en
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Release Date : 2018-02-06
Confessions Of An Adoptive Parent written by Mike Berry and has been published by Harvest House Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-02-06 with Religion categories.
Know That You Are Not Alone on This Journey Adopting or fostering a child brings its own unique set of challenges only another parent facing the same uphill climb could possibly understand. From parenting children with traumatic pasts, to dealing with attachment issues, to raising a child with special needs, it can sometimes be a struggle just getting through the day. Mike Berry knows the loneliness and isolation you can easily feel in your particular parenting role—because he's been there. He's still there, and he wants to give you the hope and encouragement you so desperately need. There are plenty of how-to guides out there on parenting, but this one-of-a-kind book is specifically designed to address your needs as a parent of an adopted or foster child. With a refreshing dose of honesty, empathy, and care, you'll discover you are definitely not alone on your journey and God has a very special plan for you and your family.
Honestly Adoption
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Author : Mike Berry
language : en
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Release Date : 2019-08-06
Honestly Adoption written by Mike Berry and has been published by Harvest House Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-08-06 with Religion categories.
Discover What Adoption and Foster Care Really Look Like If you are considering adoption or foster care or are already somewhere in this difficult and complicated process, you need trusted information from people who have been where you are. Mike and Kristin Berry have adopted eight children and cared for another 23 kids in their nine-year stint as foster parents. They aren’t just experts. They have experienced every emotional high and low and encountered virtually every situation imaginable as parents. Now, they want to share what they’ve learned with you. Get the answers you need to the following questions, and many more: Should I foster parent or adopt? How do I know? What is the first step in becoming an adoptive or foster parent? What are the benefits of an open versus closed adoption? How and when do I tell my child that he or she is adopted? How do I help my child embrace his or her cultural and racial identity? Honestly Adoption will provide you with practical, down-to-earth advice to make good decisions in your own adoption and foster parenting journey and give you the help and hope you need.
Winning The Heart Of Your Child
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Author : Mike Berry
language : en
Publisher: Baker Books
Release Date : 2019-02-05
Winning The Heart Of Your Child written by Mike Berry and has been published by Baker Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-02-05 with Religion categories.
Many of us enter parenthood with a perfect vision of what our family will be. But along the way we discover that the children we've been blessed with are real human beings, with their own minds, ideals, and views of the world. Our influence only goes so far, and when those children reach the pre-teen and teenage years, it may seem to have disappeared completely. Yet at no time in a kid's life is their parents' positive, godly influence more critical. For parents who are concerned that their child is pulling away, following poor role models, or making choices that will lead to pain and difficulty, Mike Berry has good news: it's not too late. He offers parents nine keys to maximizing and leveraging their influence to help their children through these difficult years and develop a relationship with them that can weather any storm.
Confessions Of A Lost Mother
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Author : Elisa M. Barton
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1996
Confessions Of A Lost Mother written by Elisa M. Barton and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Computers categories.
God And Jetfire
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Author : Amy Seek
language : en
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Release Date : 2015-07-14
God And Jetfire written by Amy Seek and has been published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-07-14 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
A searching, eloquent memoir about the joys and hardships of open adoption God and Jetfire is a mother's account of her decision to surrender her son in an open adoption and of their relationship over the twelve years that follow. Facing an unplanned pregnancy at twenty-two, Amy Seek and her ex-boyfriend begin an exhaustive search for a family to raise their child. They sift through hundreds of "Dear Birth Mother" letters, craft an extensive questionnaire, and interview numerous potential couples. Despite the immutability of the surrender, it does little to diminish Seek's newfound feelings of motherhood. Once an ambitious architecture student, she struggles to reconcile her sadness with the hope that she's done the best for her son, a struggle complicated by her continued, active presence in his life. For decades, closed adoptions were commonplace. Now, new laws are guaranteeing adoptees' access to birth records, and open adoption is on the rise. God and Jetfire is the rare memoir that explores the intricate dynamics and exceptional commitment of an open-adoption relationship from the perspective of a birth mother searching for her place within it. Written with literary poise and distinction, God and Jetfire is a story of a life divided between grief and gratitude, regret and joy. It is an elegy for a lost motherhood, a celebration of a family gained, and an apology to a beloved son.
Born Broken
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Author : Kristin Berry
language : en
Publisher: New Leaf Publishing Group
Release Date : 2017-04-15
Born Broken written by Kristin Berry and has been published by New Leaf Publishing Group this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-04-15 with Family & Relationships categories.
You look into this beautiful child’s eyes and suddenly realize all the love you have to give, all the hopes you had for them can’t change the damage done to them in the womb before they ever had a chance. This is the heartbreaking reality for some adoptive parents as they realize the lifelong consequences of alcohol use during pregnancy. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder is a leading cause of birth defects and developmental disabilities in the United States. What do you do when the fairy tale family you believed in suddenly seems to be falling apart in the face of this harsh reality? Author Kristin Berry: There is no need to struggle alone or in isolation. Other families know what you are going through. Find strength in not only your faith, but in the community of others who understand your heartache and disappointment, and the desperate need to help these children have a future. Provides an account of real-life struggles and solutions from early childhood to young adulthood Opens a window into their life and family in hopes of encouraging others Reveals understanding, compassionate support for families facing these heart-wrenching challenges.
Dr Arlington S Answer An Adopted Son S Haunting Confessions
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Author : Dexter D MacNeil
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2019-02-03
Dr Arlington S Answer An Adopted Son S Haunting Confessions written by Dexter D MacNeil and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-02-03 with categories.
"I was adopted into a loving family shortly after I was born on Valentine's Day 1962. My adoptive parents never kept it a secret from me, although they had no details on my birth parents. In those days, adoption officials were bound by law to keep my file sealed. I enjoyed what can only be called an idyllic childhood, so my interest in my biological parents was virtually nonexistent until after I had raised my own family. I was thirty-nine when I began a search for my birth parents. I would meet my birth mother in mid 2001, followed by my birth father in early 2002. My friends and wider family were always very curious about how I felt during this period of reunion. Over and over, I would try to explain the emotional roller coaster and how the reunion process affected me directly. It was difficult for me to explain the range of feelings that I went through and further, my conclusion of my birth parents overall. I found it hard to express in words how I reacted to it all; this from a man who writes as part of my profession. There is absolutely nothing easy about the adoption reunion process. One is not only concerned about the three primary actors, but also a host of half-siblings and unrelated spouses. Some will be positively affected and some will not accept the reunion at face value. Added to all of this is the fact that most birth parents, having given up their child for adoption, then almost universally keep that child a secret to everyone, even immediate family members. The result is, and was in my case, that the immediate family of birth parents are surprised by the sudden appearance of a 'child from the distant past.' Most importantly, I found that all three of us in the core reunion brought into the process all their personal issues, history and the many stresses that we all face in our modern world. My elder sister started to look for her birth parents at the tender age of sixteen; with very tragic results. I decided to write my own story only after many years of struggling internally with myself on how to proceed with the narrative. The result is a suspenseful story around a doctor and his patient." Mark is haunted by his adoption following the reunion with his mother. His good friend Rob, also an adopted son, recommends the mysterious Dr. Arlington as the man to listen to Mark's confession. Now, however, Rob has disappeared. Mark hopes that Dr. Arlington can shed light on the dark path his life has taken since the adoption reunion. It is a narrative told both from a present standpoint and a flashback perspective of significant and colorful characters from Mark's past. Many people from Mark' past have had a great influence on how he turned out as a man. Mark's reunion experience sadly coincides with the passing of some of these people and thus, affects his thoughts and actions during his later interactions with his birth parents. In the end, his reunion experience is not a happy one, though much has changed in the time leading up to his first appointment with the mysterious Arlington. The mysterious Doctor's office occupies a solitary room within a decaying old house set far off above the city. Mark is quickly caught up in a high stakes game of cat and mouse as the Doctor questions Mark on his past recollections. Mark must wrestle with his demons while trying to determine what has happened to Rob. Mark relates a story about his reunion and his subsequent experiences immediately following the discovery of his birth parents. Mark needs answers and he may have finally found them. Can Mark finally reach down deep to tell the Doctor everything, or keep holding onto past secrets too dark to reveal? Most importantly, can Mark handle the truth of his own demons while trying to determine Dr. Arlington's real identity? What about Mark's warning that adopted people should beware of secrets and unseen dangers in finding out your blood parents? "For all those adopted sons and daughters out there and anyone curious, read this!"
Foster The Family
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Author : Jamie C. Finn
language : en
Publisher: Baker Books
Release Date : 2022-02-15
Foster The Family written by Jamie C. Finn and has been published by Baker Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-02-15 with Religion categories.
There are great rewards that come along with being a foster parent, yet there are also great challenges that can leave you feeling depleted, alone, and discouraged. The many burdens of a foster parent's day--hurting children, struggling biological parents, and a broken system--are only compounded by the many burdens of a foster parent's heart--confusion, anxiety, heartache, anger, and fear. With the compassion and insight of a fellow foster parent, Jamie C. Finn helps you see your struggles through the lens of the gospel, bringing biblical truths to bear on your unique everyday realities. In these short, easy-to-read chapters, you'll find honest, personal stories and practical lessons that provide encouragement and direction from God's Word as you walk the journey of foster parenting.
The Greatest Gift My Parents Gave Me
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Author : David A. Yontz
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2015-06-23
The Greatest Gift My Parents Gave Me written by David A. Yontz and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-23 with Family & Relationships categories.
The Greatest Gift My Parents Gave Me is a tribute to the efforts of the critical figures in the adoption process, the biological mother and the adoptive parents. Ever since that day of conception, the biological mother faced and conquered adversities of many sorts, leading to the development of qualities that are gifted to her now-adopted child. The adoptive parents contribute their own gifts as they encourage and guide the adoptee into adulthood. From the importance of an individual's free will to the value of one's faith, the book explores a total of sixteen gifts, including what inarguably is the greatest gift that could bless anyone. So whether you're connected to an adoption or not, maybe preparing for parenthood or just a woman unsure about the future of a pregnancy, may you be inspired, moved, and your heart uplifted by the stories, thoughts, and confessions shared in this book.
Does This Baby Make Me Look Straight
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Author : Dan Bucatinsky
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2012-06-05
Does This Baby Make Me Look Straight written by Dan Bucatinsky and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-06-05 with Humor categories.
From actor/writer/producer Dan Bucatinsky, executive producer of NBC’s Who Do You Think You Are?, a collection of snort-milk-through-your-nose funny stories of parenthood that will obliterate the boundaries of gender and sexual orientation, and sweep readers up on a journey into fatherhood—warts and all. In 2005, Dan Bucatinsky and his partner, Don Roos, found themselves in an LA delivery room, decked out in disposable scrubs from shower cap to booties, to welcome their adopted baby girl—launching their frantic yet memorable adventures into fatherhood. Two and a half years later, the same birth mother—a heroically generous, pack-a-day teen with a passion for Bridezilla marathons and Mountain Dew—delivered a son into the couple’s arms. In Does This Baby Make Me Look Straight? Bucatinsky moves deftly from sidesplitting stories about where kids put their fingers to the realization that his athletic son might just grow up to be straight and finally to a reflection on losing his own father just as he’s becoming one. Bucatinsky’s soul-baring and honest stories tap into that all-encompassing, and very human, hunger to be a parent—and the life-changing and often ridiculous road to getting there.