Hi! I’m Mother of a Hidden Pearl.
Welcome to my space on the internet where I share strategies for foster and adoptive parents.
I’m the mother of three children. My youngest is my hidden pearl. A pearl because her soul radiates beauty. Hidden because her soul hides behind hard shells that were created as a result of early childhood trauma. I’m forever striving to crack those shells. Little by little, from one strategy to another, I’m finding success.
If you’re feeling discouraged as an adoptive or foster parent, take heart. There’s hope. Follow my journey for ideas, inspiration, and victory.
POPULAR BLOGS
Our Biological Children’s Journey with Adoption - Year 1
My children are my prized possession, so when my husband and I adopted our six-year-old daughter in 2014, I grappled with my boys’ intense jealousy and anger. At ages 10 and 11, they seemed okay with the adoption until its permanency became real.
A 3-Step Strategy for Dealing with Lying
“My guinea pig is pregnant!”
The girls squealed and dashed to our home to see the latest development.
My heart sank. Another lie.
4 Proactive Strategies to Handle Outings
My mind raced over past experiences: The time she frenzied over a gazillion clothes. The time she cried and insulted me because she didn’t get what she wanted. The time she had a meltdown and refused to leave the store.
