Happy New Year!
What do I have control over? This year feels both exciting and uncertain. Our country is on the brink of significant change, and I can’t help but think about how this shift will impact me, my work, my family and my community. In response, I’ve decided to focus on what I can control—nurturing my relationships, engaging with those around me, contributing through the work I do and being a good friend and neighbor.
As I start 2025, I find myself reflecting on the meaning of the relationships I’ve cultivated specifically in my neighborhood. Over 10 years ago, I moved into my house in SE Portland as a single mother and immediately began building meaningful connections with my neighbors. Of course I learned my 70 year old neighbor was an adoptive father who was estranged from his two adult children. Over the years we have taken turns supporting each other. I would mow his lawn in exchange for fresh farm eggs! About 6 years ago I had my back yard shed broken into and all my camping gear stolen. That same neighbor bought me the strongest most durable lock one could find. When handing me my new lock he said to me “I am sorry Kid that happened to you” and with those words I just melted into a pile of tears. Two days ago my friend and neighbor died and I miss him already.
I am holding space for what’s ahead while anchoring myself in gratitude for the small corner of the world I call home. I’m thankful to have a place where I have cultivated trust and community—one I know I can lean on for years to come. It is a reminder that even amidst uncertainty, connection can be our greatest strength. I am bringing the same intention and focus I have put into nurturing relationships and cultivating community to the work I do at Adoption Mosaic. I hope you will engage and participate with us throughout 2025.
January Upcoming Programs and Courses
Lifelong Tools for Successful Parenting Course
Starting January 23, this 12-week course offers practical tools and insights for adoptive parents. Learn strategies to navigate the lifelong journey of parenting with confidence and compassion. Discover the importance of how to build a lifelong legacy for the adoptee in your care. To adoptees, we affirm that it should never be your burden to teach your parents what this means.
We the Experts: Adoptee Speaker Series: Caring for Aging Parents
Join us on January 11 for a thoughtful and personal discussion on the intersection of being an adoptee while caring for aging parents. This discussion highlights the unique challenges and experiences faced by adoptees in caregiving roles. Reserve your spot now to hear from our four incredible speakers.
2025: Annual Subscriptions!
Save money, simplify your participation, and let us handle your registration for the whole year. Our 2025 Calendar of Topics for the We the Experts Adoptee/Non Adoptee Speaker series is now available! From caregiving to physical disabilities to disordered eating and so many more topics, we are building community through story telling. Sign up for an annual subscription today!
By Adoptees
Are you an adoptee creating programs, podcasts, training, support groups, conferences, and so on for the adoptee community? We want to celebrate YOU! Share your work with us, and we’ll feature it in our new newsletter section, "Our Community." Let’s work together to highlight and share the amazing initiatives happening within our community.
Check Out Our Latest Merch
Show your pride and support with our new 2025 merch! Explore our collection of thoughtfully designed shirts, mugs, and more—perfect for representing and spreading the word.
Thank you for being a part of the Adoption Mosaic family. We will make 2025 a year to remember!
