PinnedAlexandra ChristenseninThe MemoiristThis Is Not Your Typical Birthmother’s StoryI wanted kids my whole life, yet I placed my twins in an open adoption at 41.5d ago125d ago12
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Alexandra ChristenseninILLUMINATIONBreaking Silence: My Journey as a Foster Parent Raising Children Who AbuseI struggled every day to keep my other children safeJun 234Jun 234
Alexandra ChristensenAdoption, Birth Fathers, Stepfathers, and Musings on Father’s DayI had too many fathers; my kids just want one.Jun 191Jun 191
Alexandra ChristenseninA Parent Is BornRedefining Strength: How a Special Needs Mom Developed Thick SkinSticks, rocks, and a pair of shoes whizzed past my face as my 5-year-old son with Autism and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder threw whatever…Jun 12Jun 12
Alexandra ChristenseninThe MemoiristMy First Miraculous Healing Occurred During One of the Best Moments Of My LifeHow I almost missed my son’s adoption hearingMar 56Mar 56
Alexandra ChristenseninPromptly WrittenCrushed Dreams Turned Into Unexpected Blessings When I Let GoOn my 50th birthday, he said “goodbye.”Feb 83Feb 83
Alexandra ChristenseninA Parent Is BornCalm Amidst Chaos: Three Steps to Restoring Peace in the Home Raising Kids on the SpectrumJacob* slept later than usual and was naked in his room when I went to get him up at 7 o’clock. As he saw me, he immediately started…Feb 1Feb 1
Alexandra ChristenseninA Parent Is BornNavigating Medical Procedures With Your Autistic ChildProven tips to ease anxiety.Jan 1618Jan 1618