A follow-up on my essay, “Adoption Breakup”

Answering the question: “Why?”

Jan 21, 2024

∙ Paid

Earlier today, I shared an essay about my failed adoption from foster care. I wrote this reflection as I lay awake all night with my grief:

Adoption Breakup

Liz Medford - lizexplores.com

January 20, 2024

He was the love of my life, for about a month. Then he broke my heart.
He held my hand the first time we met, and wrapped his arms around me the second time. On our third visit, he kissed me softly on the lips, and a week later, he said “I love you.” We talked on the phone for an hour every night, getting to know each other, laughing and joking, making plans, never wanting to say goodbye.

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Shortly after emailing it to my subscribers, I received a reply addressing the missing piece of the story:

“In this article, you don’t actually say why you would do the unconscionable act of giving up on your child…. …

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