by Prodigal Mom | Aug 13, 2026 | Adoption, Love & Forgiveness, Pain
Cristobal’s Story — During our third 72-hour psych hold, our youngest adopted son, Reginald, said of his bio-mom, “She didn’t love me; I’m unlovable.” My heart stutter-stopped. What a crushing tragedy to feel with certainty that you are unlovable. And thus...
by Prodigal Mom | Oct 23, 2025 | Mental Health, self-care
My teenage daughter, Katrina, eyes flashing like cobalt fire, screamed up the stairwell, “I hate you. You are the worst mother in the world.” A cacophony of ear-splitting rage. Maybe you have someone in your life who likes to tell you quite loudly how little they...
by Prodigal Mom | Jul 10, 2025 | Adoption, Mental Health
Our adopted son, Colin, refused to clean his room for a decade. After he moved out, I entered what looked like a frat house after a weekend of bacchanalian revelry. Tucked in among the detritus, I found a heartbreaking letter. The letter began, “I was adopted as a...
by Prodigal Mom | Jun 19, 2023 | Adoption, Love & Forgiveness
Are adopted children loved as much as bio-kids? I propose they might be even more loved. Plus, it demonstrates how deeply God loves us. Having children is fun! And a massive sacrifice of self, time, and finances. To take that on, an adoptive parent completely and...
