Your Stories
We Have to Let Go of Our Child
“The biggest realization is that we now feel deeply that whatever happens, whether he stays or goes, we will always be Matthews' parents. We are his Daddy and Papi.”
Adoption Jitters
“Having Aidan has been the most fantastic experience of my life. He is sitting in my lap as I write this.”
High School Sweethearts Reunited
“Sometimes I feel like I'm fighting a battle. Every other day, I have to assure her that as a couple we'll be all right and that there are more and more gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender families out there.”
Waiting for Placement
“My partner and I are taking foster care and adoption classes through the Department of Children's Services in Knoxville, Tenn.”
Life Throws You a Curve Ball
“Thanks to the same-sex couples in New Jersey before us who fought for their right to adopt and won, we know that when it comes time to adopt our being gay will not be a hindrance.”
Best Interest of the Child
“The most important new right bestowed via that legislation, for us, allows domestic partners access to the stepparent adoption process.”