Welcome to Openly Parenting —helping you navigate Open Adoption and life as parents!
This is your space to learn all that you can about how to go about beginning your adoption journey, what an open adoption can look like, and what you can expect after the adoption is finalized.
We get so focused on all the hoops we have to jump through that we forget there’s a whole life after adoption. These blogs are for you and any other parent looking for ideas on how to navigate the complexities of parenthood.
Whether it’s setting boundaries, advocating for your child’s needs, or things not to do as a parent, I’ve got you covered!
Behind Openly Parenting
Parenthood for us was no easy venture. It took years of trying, fertility appointments, two rounds of Intrauterine Insemination (IUI), and finally adoption. Becoming a parent wasn’t as easy as we had hoped it would be, and when it came to choosing adoption, there weren’t a lot of resources for us to utilize.
Thus, I want to be a place where people who are considering open adoption can feel at home. There are a lot of misconceptions out there and there’s a lot of information that can truly be comforting, should you feel that open adoption is right for you.
The story doesn’t just end once you reach parenthood. There are still things to learn and navigate post legalization and these experiences can sometimes translate to all parents.
No two adoptions are the same; just like no two families are the same. We are all doing our best and have different variables to consider. I never want a parent to walk away from my page feeling like they aren’t doing all “the things.” Instead, I want them to see there are different ways of doing things — things to try and get inspired by.
This is a place of ideas, shared experiences, something to consider that may or may not align with you. But most importantly, this is a place to remind you that you are not alone.
