39 Weeks. That is one long time to live away from your child. It’s been 20 weeks since we’ve seen her in person. 20 weeks since we hugged her or saw her smile up close. No birthday celebration for her, Fourth of July fireworks, or even back-to-school shopping. Thankfully, she’s had a few really good…

“Trauma” and “trauma-informed” have become buzz words in our culture. While I’m thankful for that phenomenon, I have come to realize that what most know only touches the surface of reality. It’s important whether you have endured something traumatic or know someone who has (cough cough- everyone) that you love them enough to attempt to…

18 weeks. With every passing week we are experiencing glimpses of healing for those at home and J at treatment. This weekend Derek and I flew to San Antonio for a conference put on for parents of children with reactive attachment disorder by experts and advocates in the field. 3 full days of information, support,…