A lot of times we talk about the differences in adoption, but we never talk about just how absolutely normal adoption really is.
Adoption is normal
Author: Andrew Sawyer
A dad of four (plus mom) living a adoption/foster care adventure. Been fostering since 2011. Join me on Twitter/Instagram at @TheAFCDad or on Facebook at @AFCDad.
We may not be experts, but we have experienced quite a bit. This is purely an attempt to share with others on a similar path.
Follow along on our journey at www.afcdad.com
Adoption is exhausting
There are many levels of tiredness in the adoption process. Planning, waiting and when the children are home. Let's face it, adoption is exhausting!
Adoption is emotional
I didn't expect the parallels that I saw tonight between The Crown's Aberfan episode and adoption. But they were there.. and they were deep.
Adoption is adjustment
We held a yard sale on a Sunday. That's a strange thing here in the South. The weather made us adjust. That's a great parallel with adoption. It's all about adjusting.
Adoption is Plan A
There's a common myth in our society that adoption is a Plan B for life. On the contrary, it's Plan A for our life and countless others.
