Author Archives for EKR

Racism: Alive and Well??

May 12, 2014 7:58 am Published by EKR Comments Off

Racism: Alive and Well?? The first time someone called my son the N-word he was two. My older son, 10 years... View Article

April 30, 2014 12:00 pm Published by EKR Comments Off

Kids of My Own Adoption comes in a variety of packages. In my own family I’ve seen older siblings adopted... View Article

April 21, 2014 2:59 pm Published by EKR Comments Off

Not For The Faint of Heart I’ve been told, “Wow, how would that be? To just take a baby home... View Article

April 15, 2014 8:00 am Published by EKR Comments Off

A Voice for the Voiceless I have heard the saying, “Ignorance is bliss,” more times than I can count. But,... View Article

April 8, 2014 6:14 pm Published by EKR Comments Off

Like Any Other Family Hello readers! As part of my inaugural blog post I thought I’d introduce myself. My name... View Article

March 20, 2014 2:30 am Published by EKR Comments Off

Transracial Identity Last year I flew with my three oldest daughters across the country. While walking through the Denver Airport,... View Article

June 17, 2013 6:48 pm Published by EKR Comments Off

A Birthmom’s Experience: Crystal’s Story I met Crystal when I was fifteen years old. Her story has stayed with me... View Article

May 2, 2013 8:26 am Published by EKR Comments Off

The Reality of Adopting a Baby “Oh wow,” said my friend, holding our newborn adopted daughter, “You’re so lucky-this is... View Article

April 12, 2013 1:15 pm Published by EKR Comments Off

Do You Feel Different About Your Adopted Versus Your Biological Children? “Does it feel different the way you feel about... View Article

February 21, 2013 11:28 am Published by EKR Comments Off

I Want A Birth Mom, Too! My five-year-old wore the kind of smile that lit up her entire face. We... View Article