E6: I wanted a child who looked like me

Confession: I wanted to adopt a child who looked like he or she could have been my biological child.  In this episode, I also share my preferences for a child when going through the matching process, my blog from the day I brought him home, our Gotcha Day traditions, and an update on my relationship with his first mom.  Included in this episosde:*Lane's sense of humor: ADHD joke*asked for specifics when going through the process to being matched with a child (typically developing, either sex, one year old or younger, of mixed race so it would not be obvious to the world s/he was adopted)*matched with a blond haired, blue eyed baby*we read books and talked openly about his adoption from the time he was little*Gotcha Day celebrations*blog entry written on 11/19/10: He has made your dreams come true simply because he is your son*update on birth mom: taking it slowlyMy audacious intent for this podcast is to be a beacon of hope for parents and guardians like me, who are raising wounded children and doing their best to stay afloat.  I have found my way from surviving to thriving and you can, too!SHOW NOTES:Transracial adoption challengesOff and Running Movie TrailerNicole Opper and Avery Klein-Cloud Off and RunningTalk to me! Click here to provide feedbackThanks for listening, Beloveds.  Please take care of yourselves; if you don’t do it, who will?   Keep advocating for your child.  And, most importantly, stay tenacious!PODCAST RECOMMENDATION:The TBRI PodcastQUICK VIDEOS TO WATCH:Karyn Purvis Institute of Child DevelopmentBOOK RECOMMENDATION:The A-Z of Therapeutic Parenting Strategies and Solutions by Sarah NaishResources on suicide prevention:Contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline if you are experiencing mental health-related distress or are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.- Call or text 988- Chat at 988lifeline.org Connect with a trained crisis counselor...