Maureen McCauley.
@lightofdaystories.bsky.social
Writer, editor, reader, artist. Adoptive parent. End-of-Life Doula for companion animals and their humans. Consultant with Adoption Mosaic. Certified Sage-ing Leader. Co-editor, “Lions Roaring Far From Home: An Anthology by Ethiopian Adoptees.” Dog sitter.
As co-editor, I highly recommend “Lions Roaring Far From Home: An Anthology by Ethiopian Adoptees.” A range of perspectives, from 30+ writers ages 8 to 50+, raised in 6 different countries. First ever by Ethiopian adoptees. Brilliant and diverse essays and poems. Vivid, powerful, valuable.
November 16, 2024 at 11:08 PM
As co-editor, I highly recommend “Lions Roaring Far From Home: An Anthology by Ethiopian Adoptees.” A range of perspectives, from 30+ writers ages 8 to 50+, raised in 6 different countries. First ever by Ethiopian adoptees. Brilliant and diverse essays and poems. Vivid, powerful, valuable.
International adoptees are #immigrants. Thousands don’t have #citizenship. Some have been deported. Some live in fear of that, & of denaturalization. Get the Certificate of Citizenship. Contact & donate to @adopteerights.bsky.social. Advocate for the Adoptee Citizenship Act in Congress.
November 16, 2024 at 5:22 PM
International adoptees are #immigrants. Thousands don’t have #citizenship. Some have been deported. Some live in fear of that, & of denaturalization. Get the Certificate of Citizenship. Contact & donate to @adopteerights.bsky.social. Advocate for the Adoptee Citizenship Act in Congress.
One challenging part of #elderhood is invisibility. Only a superpower if you’re into shoplifting; I’m not. This morning I sat alone in a sorta busy restaurant. Waitstaff went past me several times. I was looking only for acknowledgement, not instant service. It’s a humbling shift in awareness.
November 16, 2024 at 5:14 PM
One challenging part of #elderhood is invisibility. Only a superpower if you’re into shoplifting; I’m not. This morning I sat alone in a sorta busy restaurant. Waitstaff went past me several times. I was looking only for acknowledgement, not instant service. It’s a humbling shift in awareness.
As an adoptive parent of now adult children, I urge folks to follow adoptees on this platform. Elevate their voices first. And then, sure, please follow me too. Thank you!
November 16, 2024 at 4:57 PM
As an adoptive parent of now adult children, I urge folks to follow adoptees on this platform. Elevate their voices first. And then, sure, please follow me too. Thank you!
Finishing up a consultants’ retreat in Newport, OR. My 11th year here, my third time as a co-convenor. We use #OpenSpace technology. Would love to see that applied to #adoption community conferences. Presented a session on Gratitude, Remembrance, and Grief, all topics I continue to ponder.
November 15, 2024 at 1:34 AM
Finishing up a consultants’ retreat in Newport, OR. My 11th year here, my third time as a co-convenor. We use #OpenSpace technology. Would love to see that applied to #adoption community conferences. Presented a session on Gratitude, Remembrance, and Grief, all topics I continue to ponder.
Hamish, a Border terrier puppy, and I took a selfie. Very nice of both of us.
November 14, 2024 at 3:50 AM
Hamish, a Border terrier puppy, and I took a selfie. Very nice of both of us.