As I mentioned in my previous post, when I found out Charlie was pregnant I couldn't deal with the news. I was so disappointed. After years of putting off my own education, I had finally earned my undergraduate degree earlier that year. I'd graduated from college, and Charlie had graduated from high school. I was looking forward to starting some kind of career. I'd spent the previous 19 years as a stay-at-home mom. I'd held odd jobs now and then, but I mostly stayed at home. I did not want to help raise another child. I knew Charlie needed to talk to someone, someone other than me. She needed Read More
Happy Father’s Day!
I'm dedicating this post, my first, to my husband. He's a loving and intelligent person. And, of course, a good father. When Charlie, our daughter, became pregnant, he was the only calm person among the three of us. If I'd followed his example and suggestions, Charlie would have her daughter. I couldn't calm my panic over becoming a grandparent or possibly having to help parent another child. I can give a lot of reasons why I panicked, but none would justify my granddaughter being adopted away from her family. Olivia has only seen her first mother one time, and we've never been Read More
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