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Over the couple of weeks that followed the receipt of my file, my mind wasn’t on much else. I went over and over the words in that report in my mind, trying to imagine what scenario had actually taken place between Lori and Steven. The reality is that it doesn’t really matter, but I couldn’tContinue reading “13.More Emotions, and the Unexpected Gift”

It’s a manila envelope. Inside, it has two packets of paper, each held together with a red paperclip. Additionally, each packet is labeled with a yellow post-it note. One says “from birth parents file”, and one says “from adoptive file”. After lunch, I called my husband and told him I was on my way home,Continue reading “12. The Envelope”

I sent a text to Bridget right away. “The judge signed off. I get it all. I’m a mess.” It was Monday morning, June 10, around 0905. I was at work, but on a quick break, when my phone rang. It was Lindsey. She told me that she had to call me first thing, andContinue reading “11. A Big Week”