The author considered abortion when she became pregnant as an unmarried 18-year-old with a promising modeling career, though her boyfriend pressured her to abort and a friend who had two abortions warned her not to. After much struggle, she decided to place the baby for adoption instead of aborting, feeling an abortion would haunt her conscience, and found support from friends, family, and strangers in doing so. Though she still longs for and prays for her daughter daily, she believes God has blessed her for being determined to give her daughter the best by choosing adoption.
Adoptive Families magazine has served adoptive families for over 30 years by providing authoritative parenting information. Each issue contains personal stories and advice from adoption professionals and parents. Readers consider the magazine a supportive community that understands their unique experiences. The magazine covers topics of interest to adoptive families like bonding, transracial adoption, and talking to children about adoption.
This document outlines the changing views that adopted children have about their adoption and birth families at different stages of development. Infants are focused on attachment to their caregivers, children ages 1-5 may begin to have questions about why they were adopted, children ages 6-12 start to understand adoption is permanent and different than birth family relationships, teenagers ages 13-15 often grapple with identity issues related to adoption, and older teenagers ages 16-19 are figuring out how to integrate their adoption into independent adulthood.
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This document provides a strategy for reusing content without hurting SEO rankings. It involves:
1. Rewriting an existing article, changing at least 60% of the text.
2. Breaking the article into PowerPoint slides with images and narration, then recording it as a video and audio file.
3. Syndicating the video, audio, and PowerPoint across various sharing sites to drive traffic back to the original article on their own site. This strategy leverages one piece of content across multiple platforms.
This document provides recommendations for videos, films, and websites to learn about alternative perspectives on life that have been suppressed. It suggests searching YouTube for specific documentaries and comedians to find information on secret powers that control societies and keep people divided and fearful. The purpose is to invite people to consciously play the game of life and join others worldwide in waking up to these suppressed truths, regardless of background or beliefs. Nothing can overcome the power of love, and the more joyful and aware people become, the more powerful the "group consciousness."
The author considered abortion when she became pregnant as an unmarried 18-year-old with a promising modeling career, though her boyfriend pressured her to abort and a friend who had two abortions warned her not to. After much struggle, she decided to place the baby for adoption instead of aborting, feeling an abortion would haunt her conscience, and found support from friends, family, and strangers in doing so. Though she still longs for and prays for her daughter daily, she believes God has blessed her for being determined to give her daughter the best by choosing adoption.
Adoptive Families magazine has served adoptive families for over 30 years by providing authoritative parenting information. Each issue contains personal stories and advice from adoption professionals and parents. Readers consider the magazine a supportive community that understands their unique experiences. The magazine covers topics of interest to adoptive families like bonding, transracial adoption, and talking to children about adoption.
This document outlines the changing views that adopted children have about their adoption and birth families at different stages of development. Infants are focused on attachment to their caregivers, children ages 1-5 may begin to have questions about why they were adopted, children ages 6-12 start to understand adoption is permanent and different than birth family relationships, teenagers ages 13-15 often grapple with identity issues related to adoption, and older teenagers ages 16-19 are figuring out how to integrate their adoption into independent adulthood.
How to reuse content without killing your reputationJames Pruitt
This document provides a strategy for reusing content without hurting SEO rankings. It involves:
1. Rewriting an existing article, changing at least 60% of the text.
2. Breaking the article into PowerPoint slides with images and narration, then recording it as a video and audio file.
3. Syndicating the video, audio, and PowerPoint across various sharing sites to drive traffic back to the original article on their own site. This strategy leverages one piece of content across multiple platforms.
This document provides recommendations for videos, films, and websites to learn about alternative perspectives on life that have been suppressed. It suggests searching YouTube for specific documentaries and comedians to find information on secret powers that control societies and keep people divided and fearful. The purpose is to invite people to consciously play the game of life and join others worldwide in waking up to these suppressed truths, regardless of background or beliefs. Nothing can overcome the power of love, and the more joyful and aware people become, the more powerful the "group consciousness."
This leaflet aims to gently inform people of an alternative perspective on life that has been kept secret. It discusses how we are all participating in a fascinating game, whether knowingly or not, and that some groups have kept the true rules of this game hidden. It provides recommendations for films, documentaries, websites and books that may help readers explore this perspective without trying to convince them of anything. The overall message is an invitation for people to play this game more consciously and join others in awakening.
This document summarizes key points about recognizing issues with the psychiatric diagnosis and treatment of children. It notes that children are often selected for having "unacceptable" behavior and this leads inevitably to diagnosis and treatment. Treatment usually means prescription drugs, but these drugs like Ritalin are actually dangerous stimulants with many adverse side effects. The document argues that psychiatric diagnoses are not valid and the drugs do not truly help children but rather make them more obedient. It warns parents to recognize the oppression of "adultism" and be wary of those who emphasize a child's "potential" over who they are.
This document provides information on open adoption and discusses the potential pros and cons of open, semi-open, and confidential adoptions for birth parents, adoptive parents, and adopted children. It notes that no single type of adoption is best for every family and that the needs of each family may change over time. Resources for further information on open adoption are also listed, including books, websites, and options for speaking with counselors or other adoptive parents.
This document provides information for jurors about their rights and responsibilities. It emphasizes that jurors have the power to vote "not guilty" for any reason and cannot be punished for their verdict. It encourages jurors to exercise independent judgment and reminds them that they are above the law when deciding a case. The document seeks to educate jurors that they have an important role in holding the government accountable and protecting citizens' liberties.
This document provides poverty income guidelines for 2009 based on household size and income thresholds for various assistance programs. It lists the poverty levels for households ranging from 1 to 8 persons. Several federal and state programs then use percentages of the poverty level for eligibility, such as 130% for free school meals and below 185% for WIC. Sources are provided for the income guidelines and thresholds for different food, education, legal, and Minnesota assistance programs.
The document provides guidance for parents on how to respond if their child is being selected for psychiatric treatment and medication. It advises parents to recognize that their child is being labeled as having a disorder based on subjective judgments of their behavior not matching institutional standards. It warns that a diagnosis inevitably leads to treatment with psychoactive drugs that are dangerous and do not actually help children. The document encourages parents to remember the true nature of children, focus on relaxation instead of urgency, and view their child with delight rather than judgment.
This document discusses the history of adoption from antiquity to modern times. It describes how adoption practices have evolved over the centuries from emphasizing the interests of the adopter to focusing on family creation and the best interests of the child. Key points include that ancient civilizations like Rome and India used adoption to ensure cultural continuity, abandoned children in antiquity were often slaves, and the modern concept of adoption emerged in the 19th century United States as a way to find homes for orphaned children.
The document discusses the importance of humility over pride and self-promotion. It notes that God expects people to walk humbly with Him according to Micah 6:8. It uses King David as an example of humility, as he humbly accepted unjust criticism without defending himself according to Psalm 51:17 and 2 Samuel 16:5-14. Finally, it encourages embracing humility over pride and seeing equality in all people at the cross.
This document discusses the importance of kindness as revealed in Micah 6:8. It uses the biblical story of Joseph and his brothers as an example of amazing kindness, as Joseph forgave his brothers who had mistreated him and showed them mercy instead of revenge. The document encourages practicing kindness by following Joseph's example of not seeking revenge even when wronged, acknowledging God's sovereignty, and having room in one's heart for kindness once free from bitterness. It concludes by suggesting three practical lessons to learn from Joseph: not putting oneself in God's place, acknowledging God's hand in all things loosens bitterness, and freedom from revenge and bitterness allows for kindness.
This document discusses the rewards of living a life of integrity and obedience through the example of Daniel. It summarizes that Daniel served as a model of integrity during a time of corruption in Babylon. It outlines six rewards that accompany a life of integrity: developing exemplary character; a clear conscience; intimacy with God; leaving a legacy; mentoring others; and finishing well. The document encourages readers to become people of integrity in their own generation, as Daniel was in his.
Jackie Allred has been working towards her Bachelor's degree in History for 30 years while working full time and raising her two adopted children, Marissa and Alex. Her research paper focuses on understanding Marissa's emotional struggles with being adopted after Marissa found and contacted her birth parents. Through research on adoption forums and literature, Allred has come to understand that the experience of adoption affects all parties in complex ways, but the adopted child often reacts most strongly, though reactions vary significantly between individuals. Her goal is to help Marissa by gaining insight into the perspectives of adopted children and birth mothers.
Postadoption contact agreements allow for some contact between an adopted child's birth family and adoptive family after adoption. Approximately 23 states have laws permitting written, enforceable contact agreements. These agreements specify the type and frequency of contact between parties. The court must approve agreements and can enforce or modify them based on the best interests of the child. States address postadoption contact through enforceable agreements, non-binding agreements, or silence in their laws.
This document is a calendar for the year 2009. It lists the months of the year from January to December across the top. Each month is divided into four weeks and shows the days of the week and dates for that month. The calendar provides an at-a-glance view of the year and allows the user to see the days, weeks, and months.
The document provides an outline and study guide for a presentation about Gladney Center for Adoption. It includes background information about Gladney's history and services. It also discusses current adoption and teen pregnancy statistics in the US. The presentation outline then provides sample questions to ask an audience about adoption and teen pregnancy scenarios, to help educate others about adoption and Gladney's services.
This document contains quotes and passages related to babies, adoption, Christmas, families, and general inspirational messages. Many of the quotes reference God's love and gifts, the wonder and blessings of children, and finding joy through faith and family. Overall, the document provides a collection of short inspirational sayings about life's precious moments.
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The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
This document discusses postadoption contact agreements between birth and adoptive families. It notes that approximately 23 states currently have statutes that allow written and enforceable contact agreements between birth and adoptive families after an adoption is finalized. These agreements specify the type and frequency of contact between the families. The document also outlines some of the factors that have led to a rise in such agreements, including recognition of birth parents' rights and the prevalence of older child adoptions from foster care where existing relationships are important.
This document summarizes an article that argues liberal democracy cannot survive without a shared moral virtue. It discusses how liberal democracy values individual freedom and neutrality, but these values can contradict and lead to self-destruction if not balanced with virtue. It also discusses how excessive focus on subjective desires over external moral standards can create an illusion of freedom, as seen in Brave New World, where people's desires are engineered and they do not realize their lack of true freedom. Overall, it argues a shared moral virtue is needed to sustain liberal democracy and prevent an illusion of freedom.
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This document provides information on open adoption and discusses the potential pros and cons of open, semi-open, and confidential adoptions for birth parents, adoptive parents, and adopted children. It notes that no single type of adoption is best for every family and that the needs of each family may change over time. Resources for further information on open adoption are also listed, including books, websites, and options for speaking with counselors or other adoptive parents.
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The document provides guidance for parents on how to respond if their child is being selected for psychiatric treatment and medication. It advises parents to recognize that their child is being labeled as having a disorder based on subjective judgments of their behavior not matching institutional standards. It warns that a diagnosis inevitably leads to treatment with psychoactive drugs that are dangerous and do not actually help children. The document encourages parents to remember the true nature of children, focus on relaxation instead of urgency, and view their child with delight rather than judgment.
This document discusses the history of adoption from antiquity to modern times. It describes how adoption practices have evolved over the centuries from emphasizing the interests of the adopter to focusing on family creation and the best interests of the child. Key points include that ancient civilizations like Rome and India used adoption to ensure cultural continuity, abandoned children in antiquity were often slaves, and the modern concept of adoption emerged in the 19th century United States as a way to find homes for orphaned children.
The document discusses the importance of humility over pride and self-promotion. It notes that God expects people to walk humbly with Him according to Micah 6:8. It uses King David as an example of humility, as he humbly accepted unjust criticism without defending himself according to Psalm 51:17 and 2 Samuel 16:5-14. Finally, it encourages embracing humility over pride and seeing equality in all people at the cross.
This document discusses the importance of kindness as revealed in Micah 6:8. It uses the biblical story of Joseph and his brothers as an example of amazing kindness, as Joseph forgave his brothers who had mistreated him and showed them mercy instead of revenge. The document encourages practicing kindness by following Joseph's example of not seeking revenge even when wronged, acknowledging God's sovereignty, and having room in one's heart for kindness once free from bitterness. It concludes by suggesting three practical lessons to learn from Joseph: not putting oneself in God's place, acknowledging God's hand in all things loosens bitterness, and freedom from revenge and bitterness allows for kindness.
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Postadoption contact agreements allow for some contact between an adopted child's birth family and adoptive family after adoption. Approximately 23 states have laws permitting written, enforceable contact agreements. These agreements specify the type and frequency of contact between parties. The court must approve agreements and can enforce or modify them based on the best interests of the child. States address postadoption contact through enforceable agreements, non-binding agreements, or silence in their laws.
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