A locked box, hiding crap you don’t need like an old trunk under the bed.

Like the puzzling allocation of “other” storage that accumulates on your iPad.

Cryptic gray matter, taking up coveted space that should be used for memories instead.

A series of essays about adoption, family, identity, & love.

Today’s topic: “Extended” family

I feel guitly leaving my family for a few days to attend a writers retreat. It’s a selfish idea, but I really want to make headway on a book and meet other women writers. I sense I need this deep at the base of my spine; a few days of blissful writing, community, and inspiration.

A series of essays about adoption, family, identity, & love.

Today’s topic: “Parent” — noun or verb?

A series of essays about adoption, family, identity, & love.

Today’s topic: Foster parents-in-waiting