And Nights Up Late

“…Dreams about rainy days
and nights up late
by the fireplace
And aimless conversations
about the better days”
Hanson

V’s Turn to be Adopted: A Beginning

I’m not sure how to start this one. Which, I know, right? Me? At a loss for words? Whaaaattt? But on Thursday, I was able to meet with an old family friend, family lawyer Jeff Vanderstelt. When my mom worked for the attorney, Chuck Silky, Jeff had an office next door in the same building.…
You’ll find me, underneath
A letter to my younger self

Ashley, Today is March 21, 2023. Tomorrow, you’re supposed to be turning 35. 35 years on this planet. Wild. But this isn’t a letter for my future self. This is an attempt to heal all past versions of myself so I can continue my journey in a healthy way. I deserve to heal all 34…
You’ll find me, underneath

Reddit asks: What are usually the challenges of adoptees who have unknown parents? And unknown facts of birth?

I wrote this in a blog post in response to This thread However, I do feel it’s worth sharing on its own. It’d help to not feel so lonely in it all. I’m ok with being alone. It’s the loneliness that hurts. Ok. Here we go. I am gonna apologize now for the novel I’m…
You’ll find me, underneath

V’s Turn to be Adopted: A Beginning