For my next trick, I will share all the fears I have associated with adopting as a choice mom: Losing all of my friends. Not bonding with the baby (le therapist said this can happen to biological parents too, who knew?). Never finding love because of my needy and adorable new baggage. My family not … Continue reading Fear & Loathing in Los Angeles: A Stream of Consciousness
Decisions, Decisions
In doing my research* (nerd), I've learned that even as little as 20 years ago there were major limitations for single folks opting to adopt. Fortunately, the times they are a changin' and there are more choices now than ever before for single parent adoption, so let's break it down with a classic pros and … Continue reading Decisions, Decisions
Hoppin’ On the Adoption Train
As stated in my previous post, I've decided I don't want to carry a child on my own because I'm a bit of a baby myself when it comes to emotional and physical pain, and also the idea of a stranger's kid all up in my womb doesn't sound super appealing to me. There are … Continue reading Hoppin’ On the Adoption Train
A Brief History of Courtney
Now this is the story all about how my life got flipped, turned upside down. Or rather, things just didn't go the way I planned when I was, like, eight. SHOCKER. My parents divorced when I was young and aside from the maj #DaddyIssues, I have developed into a pretty independent, well-adjusted womyn who isn't … Continue reading A Brief History of Courtney
And so it begins…
Welcome, Internet dwellers. This is where I will share the ups and downs of my experience with motherhood as a single parent. I promise to be as transparent as a mutha on this thing. That said, I am 34 years old and I don't currently have a child but we're gonna roll the dice and … Continue reading And so it begins…
All the Single Mommies 