[From time to time, as a therapy exercise for Emily, we talk about what she would do if she had a magic wand and could fix anything she wanted... Read More →
The most important thing you will do in preparing for the complicated adoption process is to gather and research the most current information... Read More →
Sometimes in Russia they have different food. And in America they have different food too. But in reality, I never have good enough food to eat... Read More →
[Several places in this article, Emily talks about herself and her mother from Russia in a way that makes it confusing to know who, exactly, she... Read More →
Of course it has nothing to do with nationality, but that is what Sarah perceived. She was too inexperienced to understand her statement as... Read More →
Dear God, please forgive my daughters’ first mother. I know that isn’t what I used to ask from you. I know I said I wanted her to burn in hell. I... Read More →
[Emily’s blog this week requires some foreground. When Emily was seven, the State removed her, three younger sisters, and one younger brother... Read More →
My grandpa thought teaching kids responsibility was easy. In his day and circumstances the resources to accomplish that feat were certainly more... Read More →
My dad from Russia went to [on] the train. Sometimes he takes with him vodka or sometimes friends. Most of all he brings saw with him. Sometimes... Read More →
I first learned to cope with death as I walked away from a Russian orphanage with my new daughter, shrieking in my arms. Of all the places I... Read More →