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Do I Have to Connect with the Biological Family?

Can we talk about biological family for a minute? When we stepped into this foster parenting journey years ago, honestly, I had NO interest in getting to know our future foster kids’ biological families. I…

Cherith CraftOctober 26, 2020

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Letting Go When You’re Attached

I suppose there is this moment in every parent’s journey. We know it’s coming at the start. The number of days that your child will grow within the walls of your home is limited. There…

Holly GnuseOctober 15, 2020

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Reunification & Longing for Change

We’re on the cusp of reunification. Here, as we near the end, this isn’t what I thought it would be like. I wanted to feel secure in knowing that the same patterns would not repeat…

Holly GnuseOctober 1, 2020

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5 Ways to Make Visit Days Great

Visit days are the worst. And visit days are, arguably, one of the most important days for our children. It's paradoxical—much like the rest of foster care—holding two strong emotions in the same breath. If…

Holly GnuseAugust 20, 2020

The Forgotten Podcast

Episode 96: Meeting Your Biological Parent: Expectations, Joys, and Disappointments

Abuse is not okay. As I listened to my guest, Desiree Moore, share her story, saying, "I'm sorry" didn't feel like enough. Adopted at the age of three, she suffered at the hands of those…

Jami KaebJune 1, 2020

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Do I Have to Connect with the Biological Family?

Letting Go When You’re Attached

Reunification & Longing for Change

5 Ways to Make Visit Days Great

Episode 96: Meeting Your Biological Parent: Expectations, Joys, and Disappointments

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