Unplanned Pregnancy

By Michelle Dykema

Words Matter

The way we talk about adoption shapes perceptions and experiences, especially for adopted children. Using positive adoption language helps ensure that conversations are respectful, accurate, and affirming for everyone involved. A common phrase people use…

Michigan Adoption

By Michelle Dykema

Waiting for a baby

We are all waiting for something. Birthdays, anniversaries, daily texts and emails, end of the work day, for the light to turn green, in line at the checkout counter, for the next meal together, for…

Michigan Adoption

By Michelle Dykema

June – Pride Month

The 2024 Pride Month Proclamation from the White House is inspiring to read. Some excerpts include:We are all created equal and deserve to be treated equally throughout our lives. For generations, LGBTQI+ Americans have summoned…