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Redefining Family: A Birthmother's Path to Wholeness (Own Your Path)
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About Redefining Family: A Birthmother's Path To
Product Description Written as a narrative to my daughter, I wanted her to have the whole story. Where she came from. Why I placed her for adoption. And how, for the next eighteen years, I hovered on the edges of her family, granted access by her generous parents, but always wanting more. More for her, and more for me. I am not ready, not able, to raise you. Ten years too early, I need time to grow up. To offer you, I have love. And nothing else. You need more than I have to give, Unless I give you up. To parents who are ready, waiting, to raise you. Ten years wanting, with a ready home. Parents who have love, And everything else, too. If I do it,If I break my own heart to spare yours, Will it work? Will you be happier, healthier this way? And will I ever be okay again? This bare bones memoir tells the story of a kinship adoption from the perspective of a birthmother. It will break your heart, then heal it, with new perspectives on adoption, openness, and the complex ways we define family. Review "This story is necessary in terms of bringing the beauty and agony of adoption out of the shadows." "Both heart-wrenching and heartwarming, this birthmother memoir tells the story of the truth that so many live each day. Snyder captures rock bottom, hope, goals, and growth beautifully. She speaks to the needs and desires of all members of the adoption triad with thoughtful consideration. This book should be recommended reading for anyone involved in, considering, or close to adoption in today's society." "I'm in love with the story. I'm in love with the people. I feel the soul crushing pain and the heart bursting elation. This is a rollercoaster ride of emotion with profound advice woven throughout, advice that never sounds preachy or arrogant. The words of practiced wisdom are solid, accurate, and achievable suggestions for anyone who is moving though grief." "I've never read a book that I could connect so well to. Definitely brought tears to my eyes a few times."
