Our Story: The Purl Stitch
I always imagined having a large, close-knit family, but my diagnosis of endometriosis made biological children unlikely. Luckily, I met and married a wonderful man who also loved the idea of adoption.
Our Founder’s Personal Adoption Journey
My own adoption story is relatively short as far as time… we took home our daughter within six months of being certified to adopt… but it was not without its fair share of drama. Fortunately, it ends with the most perfect child becoming a permanent part of our family.
Positive Adoption Terminology
Just last week, I had five different encounters where perfect strangers asked me about my daughter’s “real parents,” each not meaning to be hurtful, just inquisitive. Luckily, my child isn’t yet old enough to understand or be hurt by those particular words, but I know that day will come.
