The Journey of Adoption

Encouragement, information, and support for those touched by domestic or international adoption.

Thursday, August 22, 2013

The Journey Of A Birthmom: Susan's Story

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My name is Susan - I am an FLS birthmother - and here's my adoption story...I was dating someone on and off for about 2 years.  We...
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Monday, June 24, 2013

A Few Things Birthmoms Want Adoptive Families To Know...

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We hosted our first Birthmother Retreat last month and took the opportunity, while we had such a powerful group assembled, to ask these ...
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Monday, June 17, 2013

Adoption Book Review: All Bears Need Love

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Children's books, written with age appropriate adoption themes, are an absolute essential item in any adoptive parent's toolbox. ...
Friday, June 7, 2013

How Adoptive Parents Can Help Birth Parents Tell A Positive Adoption Story

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It's no secret - adoptive parents are usually strong and outspoken advocates for adoption.  When someone shares that they have either...
Friday, May 24, 2013

Birthday Reflections from a Birthmom

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Today is my son’s fifth birthday. The emotions that have coursed through my body regarding this topic have been tumultuous and exhaust...
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Deanne Hamlette
Lynchburg, Virginia, United States
I am the Director of Family Life Services and consider myself to be a lifetime student in the area of adoption. I enjoy learning about the diverse opinions and frames of reference represented in the adoption experience. Family Life Services provides counseling for expectant parents, education & counseling for adoptive families, home studies for international or domestic adoption, and a domestic infant adoption program. We believe that children, birth families, & adoptive families deserve quality professional services provided with compassion, commitment, & integrity.
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