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This Trauma Dad Turns 60: My Bucket List

Two years into my adoption journey, I turned 40. I had energy – no task seemed too vast. I had courage to face Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and… Read more “This Trauma Dad Turns 60: My Bucket List”

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December 9, 2019December 10, 2019 by Donald Craig Peterson

Patience. I Have None Left to Give.

One of those days. Nothing seems to be going right. One mishap on top of another. Emotionally and physically exhausted. The fuse grows shorter. Desperate for relief.… Read more “Patience. I Have None Left to Give.”

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September 9, 2019September 10, 2019 by Donald Craig Peterson

The Envious Parent

Envy. You want what someone else has. But it’s different than jealousy – when you worry about someone taking what you have. Both, however, are counterproductive emotions.… Read more “The Envious Parent”

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July 16, 2018May 28, 2019 by Donald Craig Peterson

Forgiveness – Personally Powerful

Upon arriving at Auschwitz, 10-year-old Eva Kor and her twin sister watched their family disappear – never to be seen again. Then Josef Mengele subjected them to… Read more “Forgiveness – Personally Powerful”

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March 5, 2018March 5, 2018 by Donald Craig Peterson

“How Deep is Your Love” for Your Child?

Let’s cut right to the chase. Loving a child in today’s fast-paced world is not for the faint at heart. No wonder some couples consciously chose not… Read more ““How Deep is Your Love” for Your Child?”

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February 12, 2018February 13, 2018 by Donald Craig Peterson

My Mother, My Best Natural Support

Happy Mother’s Day. Mom, I love you.  Today I say thank you. Words that don’t adequately describe my admiration and appreciation.  For the past 22 years of… Read more “My Mother, My Best Natural Support”

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January 15, 2018May 12, 2019 by Donald Craig Peterson

I Wish I Hadn’t Adopted

I wish, I wish, I wish…I wish I hadn’t adopted. There I said it. Like a majority of families who’ve adopted children, I wasn’t mentally prepared for… Read more “I Wish I Hadn’t Adopted”

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December 9, 2017December 11, 2017 by Donald Craig Peterson

Miss Giving of Thanks?

It’s that time of year for many adoptive families. Do you miss the traditional giving of thanks? Or do you have misgivings? Perhaps you have a combination… Read more “Miss Giving of Thanks?”

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November 20, 2017November 20, 2017 by Donald Craig Peterson

Caregiver Stress: It Might Eventually Kill You

The serious look on the eye doctor’s face was obvious. Then she said, “Are you under a lot of stress at work?” Instantly I let out a… Read more “Caregiver Stress: It Might Eventually Kill You”

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July 31, 2017August 1, 2017 by Donald Craig Peterson

In Spite of Everything, I’m Still Here

Music is influential. Just ask a group of overwhelmed parents after a long day with their kids. It conveys their feelings when they cannot. That’s what Alanis… Read more “In Spite of Everything, I’m Still Here”

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June 26, 2017February 4, 2019 by Donald Craig Peterson

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