My Why

My Why

By: Amanda Burton When I first began working in the field- fresh, young, and green, I wore the title “adoption social worker” as a badge of honor. It was my superpower. You see, I’m an adoptee and at 19 years old, like most, I thought I had it figured out. I grew up...
They Thanked Me

They Thanked Me

I was typing away at my computer when my phone buzzed. A birth mom and I had been texting, so I wanted to check it immediately. I stared at my phone in disbelief for several minutes. Things had been a little crazy hectic and I wanted to make sure that I read this text...