by Gayle Swift | Nov 12, 2025 | Adoptee experience, Adoptee Voice, Adoption Attunement, Adoption constellation, Birth Mother Voice, Tri-relational Interconnectivity, TriSpective
Our podcast co-hosts Sharon Butler-Obazee, Kim Noeth, and Sally Ankerfelt shared a thought-provoking conversation with adoptee and podcast host Simon Benn. He mentioned that a friend asked a powerful question that led to a significant personal revelation. It actually...
by Gayle Swift | May 14, 2025 | Adoption constellation, Adoption realities
This month’s vlog/podcast includes several short videos of triad members talking about mothers, motherhood and being mothered. Adoption weaves a complicated web of intersecting perspectives around motherhood. So, we anticipated that the conversation might...
by Gayle Swift | Mar 12, 2025 | Adoptee experience, Adoption constellation, Adoption realities, Relationships, Relationships shaped by adoption
Blinders and Rose-colored Glasses My colleagues recently interviewed guest April Dinwoodie, adopted person, former CEO of the Donaldson Adoption Institute, podcaster, and activist on our podcast, Adoption Matters.Real People. Real Life. Real Talk. They discussed many...
by Gayle Swift | Jul 10, 2024 | Adoptee experience, Adoption Attuned Parenting, Adoption constellation, Adoption success, Adoptive parenting
This familiar phrase plays out on nearly every family journey. It always seems to take longer to get to a desired destination. Children nearly burst with a need to vocalize their barely restrained anticipation. Parents might be less vocal. Yet often, they too are...
by Gayle Swift | May 8, 2024 | Adoptee experience, Adoption constellation, Adoption products, Adoptive parenting
Adoption, Expectations, and Mothering Since 2011, this blog has shared thoughts and insights on many aspects of adoptive family life and relationships. Consequently, our expectations, thoughts, feelings, and understanding about adoption and mothering have evolved in...
by Gayle Swift | Feb 29, 2024 | Adoption Attunement, Adoption constellation, Adoptive parenting
Of course, talking about adoption matters. Adoption brings out big feelings for everyone involved. Finding the words and opportunity to discuss adoption with one another can often be challenging. While it can be tempting to avoid these conversations. Talking about...
