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Adoptive Parents, Loss & Grief, Perinatal Anxiety, PSI Blog, PSI Feature

National Adoption Month: Insights from an Adoptive Mother and a Birth Mother

Get a glimpse into the stories of an adoptive mother and birth mother as they share their personal experiences and reflections.

Adoptive Parents, Perinatal Depression, PSI Blog

Shouldn’t I feel Happy? When Expectations Don’t Meet Reality: Post-Adoption Depression

Overcoming post-adoption struggles: Find out about the emotional challenges that can arise after adopting a child and discover strategies for coping and healing.

Adoptive Parents, Perinatal Depression, Survivor Stories of Hope

Stories of Hope: Bringing Awareness to Post-Adoption Depression

Shedding light on post-adoption depression and the challenges it poses. Find hope, understanding, and support for parents.

Adoptive Parents, Dads & Partners, Perinatal Depression, PSI Blog

Mother-Infant Bonding: It’s Not Always Instant

Bonding. A word that has rocked many moms' worlds in many ways. Some because it was all they imagined and more; others because it was not as instant and magical as they’d heard others say or seen on social media and in movies. I can…

Adoptive Parents, Perinatal Anxiety, Perinatal Depression, PSI Blog

Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders in The Adoption Community

November is National Adoption Month. This month we choose to bring awareness to the intricacies of adoption and the impact on Birth Parent(s), Adopted Individual(s) and Adoptive Parent(s). Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders impact all…

Adoptive Parents, PSI Blog

Holding Space for the Joy and Pain in Adoption

November is National Adoption Month. As we enter the month of November, I find it very important to acknowledge the diverse and complex experiences of individuals who are in the adoption community. Whether they are people who were adopted,…