postpartum depression – For This Child

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Guilt Wrapped in Grace

Posted on January 17, 2020January 19, 2020 by Lindsey Kuipers in Adoptee, Adoption, Matched, Motherhood, Open Adoption

Guest Blogger | Haley Ingleston To the mamas out there fighting to find freedom in the midst of their struggle, this one’s for you. To the mama that can’t seem to find contentment, I see you. To the mama crying over the unending guilt taking over her life, I’ve been you. To the mama that … Continue reading Guilt Wrapped in Grace →

Love that is Fought For

Posted on August 19, 2019August 19, 2019 by Lindsey Kuipers in Adoption, Birth Family, Matched, Motherhood, Open Adoption

I pretty much cried my way through the first nine months of my second daughter’s life. I’m just going to jump right in and admit that. I’ve been sitting on her story for almost two years now – longing to tell it, but not knowing how to do it justice; not sure how to invite you into the beautiful glory of something that was simultaneously so painful.