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Nia Vardalos on Adoption and Becoming an “Instant Mom”
When I found out Id get to interview Academy Award nominated screenwriter and (fabulous) actress Nia Vardalos, I actually let out a girlie squee. This wasn’t just because shed written and starred in two of my favorite movies – My Big Fat Greek Wedding and My Life in Ruins. Mainly, I knew wed get along because of three things: 1. We are both Libras 2. We both love Imagination Movers (and think theyre hot)
The Pathway to Hope: Our Adoption Journey
When starting on a new adventure, a new path in life, its always good to let someone know where youre going, just in case you need help once you get there. Our families had always been good at that – being there, but this would be different. We were talking about bringing in a child that we werent birthing.
Fostering Hope: Deciding an Adoption Path
Back in June, I had great plans to start a series of articles about our journey to expand our family.
Depression After Adoption
You’ve made the decision to adopt a child, and the day finally arrives when you bring the new family member home. The last feeling you expect to have is depression, but this happens to some women after they adopt. The idealized version in your head doesn’t always match reality and the demands of the new lifestyle you now have.
Proper Steps For Adoption
Sometimes, couples or even single women decide to adopt at least one child to achieve that dream of parenthood. In recent years, more Americans have realized that they arent just limited to adopting children from the United States, according to the U.S. Department of State. Whether you decide to adopt a child born in Indiana or Guatemala, you and any domestic partner involved must follow all of your state’s specific procedures.