by Redefining Elizabeth | Jun 23, 2014 | Member Mondays
This phrase has been uttered to me many times over the years and I suspect most birth parents have heard it more than once. It’s one of those sentences that can mean something different based on how it is delivered. Many people think they are complimenting me... 
by Redefining Elizabeth | Mar 30, 2014 | Member Mondays, Uncategorized
The phrase “birth mother” can be one of contention in the adoption community. I have no illusions that I am going to contribute ground-breaking insights into this issue, but here are some of my personal thoughts. During the late 1980’s, when I surrendered my son,... 