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An introvert’s guide to championing a meaningful cause with steady impact There’s a common idea that advocacy belongs to the loudest people in the room; the ones who speak quickly, post constantly, and never hesitate to share an opinion. When you’re quieter by nature, it can feel like change is something you support from the sidelines, not something you lead. But advocacy doesn’t have to be loud to be effective. Some of the most meaningful change happens quietly, through stea

Acknowledging success, one uncomfortable milestone at a time As the year winds down, reflection is everywhere: what worked, what didn’t, what we’re proud of. I approach these moments carefully. I’ve always been quicker to notice what fell short or would need improvement than to name what went well. Looking back on this year, I see busy days, late nights, self-doubt, revisions, and the quiet question that never fully left: Who do you think you are to do this?  I see moments wh

Change doesn’t always arrive as a sudden revelation. Sometimes, it creeps in quietly, like a whisper you can’t ignore. For me, that whisper returned after we relocated to Canada. I had put my teaching career on hold to care for our young children in a new country, far from family, relatives, or any support system. Writing had been on my mind since my teenage years, but like many, it faded into the background. A few years later, it came back, stronger, more vivid, and this tim

If you had told me years ago that I would move from the classroom to the world of publishing, I probably would have smiled politely… and changed the subject. Writing felt like something other people did; people with confidence, people who believed their voices mattered. I wasn’t one of them. Or at least, that’s what I thought. But here’s the truth I only understand now: every year I spent teaching was quietly preparing me for the work I do today as an author. Teaching is li

When I first became a mother through adoption, I dreamed of creating a home where meaningful conversations flourished; a space where the...

"Do they know they were adopted? ” is a question that has been whispered to us so many times I couldn’t even count, and for a very long...

"Don't worry, you can always adopt!"    "You can just adopt; so many babies are waiting for a family."    "If you have an infant, it's...

Who hasn’t heard the saying, "Blood is thicker than water"? Many of us use it to justify unwavering loyalty to our families. However, the...

This year, my New Year’s resolution isn’t about the usual fitness goals or dieting; I am committed to something far more impactful:...

Every January typically brings joyful news and festive events as we usher in the new year. We hope for happiness, well-being, prosperity,...

Before we even began our adoption journey, I spoke with other adoptive parents who candidly shared the unique challenges they faced....

Every parent grapples with this question, and as an adoptive mom, I often find myself reflecting on it. When our children were placed...

November is Adoption Awareness Month. It is a poignant reminder of the intricate tapestry that each adoption story weaves.  While it is...