PinnedAlexandra ChristenseninILLUMINATIONBreaking Silence: My Journey as a Foster Parent Raising Children Who AbuseI struggled every day to keep my other children safeJun 2310Jun 2310
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.Jul 1314Jul 1314
PinnedAlexandra ChristenseninILLUMINATIONMy Son Misses His First Family, Who He Has Never MetWhy adoptees should be told they were adopted early in lifeFeb 1319Feb 1319
Alexandra ChristenseninThe MemoiristThe Embrace Of My Grandfather’s ShirtUntil he disowned me, I thought he was the only man in my childhood who loved me.2d ago52d ago5
Alexandra ChristenseninThe Parenting PortalChild Sex Trafficking Happens in Plain SightMy son had three different encounters with a potential child predator within four years.4d ago14d ago1
Alexandra ChristenseninThe Penny PubMy 20-Mile Sightseeing Tour on FootBefore adopting two special needs kids, this was my lifeJul 292Jul 292
Alexandra ChristenseninILLUMINATIONJust Go For It: Resurrect Your Dreams With Fire And Determination!At 51, I ran an ultramarathon and became a first-time mom to three boys — I was just getting startedJul 262Jul 262
Alexandra ChristenseninA Parent Is BornNot All Adoptees Are Angry They Were AdoptedMy middle son wants to live with us forever.Jul 242Jul 242
Alexandra ChristensenWhen Elephants Can No Longer HideUntil I read another member’s story, I didn’t realize what my cousin did was abuseJul 191Jul 191
Alexandra ChristensenAdoption, Birth Fathers, Stepfathers, and Musings on Father’s DayI had too many fathers; my kids just want one.Jun 192Jun 192