Coleman Moms and Babes

Dreaming Big

noreply@blogger.com (Coleman Moms and Babes) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:59:28 PST

I have been wanting to finish up my education for years. I have tried many times to get it going again. I have failed numerous times. I am in the process of getting things together to apply...

We are the adoptees, first parents, and adoptive parents of Suemma Coleman Home for Unwed Mothers.

The Demons In Adoption Award Winner

noreply@blogger.com (Coleman Moms and Babes) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:56:40 PST

Have you seen this year's winner for the Demon in Adoption Awards? Its Bethany Christian Services. I personally believe that it is a well deserved reward. According to the article: Anti-abortion...

We are the adoptees, first parents, and adoptive parents of Suemma Coleman Home for Unwed Mothers.

Looking for Diesel Parts

noreply@blogger.com (Coleman Moms and Babes) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:25:23 PDT

I have attended quite a few rodeos. It never fails. There is always someone whose diesel pickup or vehicle has an issue of some kind. Wouldn’t it be nice to find a place that can get a quick...

We are the adoptees, first parents, and adoptive parents of Suemma Coleman Home for Unwed Mothers.

Time to Get Ready

noreply@blogger.com (Coleman Moms and Babes) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:31:23 PDT

It is time to get ready for the next Indiana legislative session. The Adoptee Rights Demonstration included a few state legislators from Indiana. It is time to start contacting them again. I know...

We are the adoptees, first parents, and adoptive parents of Suemma Coleman Home for Unwed Mothers.

Lately

noreply@blogger.com (Coleman Moms and Babes) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:54:59 PDT

Lately I have been concentrating on other issues besides adoption. I know! I know! Adoption encompasses many things besides the topic itself. Adoption also involves women's health issues,...

We are the adoptees, first parents, and adoptive parents of Suemma Coleman Home for Unwed Mothers.

Demons In Adoption

noreply@blogger.com (Coleman Moms and Babes) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:39:05 PDT

For those who have not voted yet, there is still time for you to vote on Pound Pup Legacy for the Demons in Adoption Awards. The list is mighty impressive as it is every year. You can vote here...

We are the adoptees, first parents, and adoptive parents of Suemma Coleman Home for Unwed Mothers.

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Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Lets Get to the Truth
Diary: Fathers are being denied the right to parent their children every day. Each day it slips by without a person paying attention. An important case has come up. It is the McDonald vs. Hess

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Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Demons in Adoption
The third Annual Demons in Adoption Awards is now open for voting. Pound Pup Legacy has a great list of nominees this year. From
Lets Get to the Truth
Lets Get to the Truth - There are cases all across this country of fathers fighting for their right to parent their children.Â This is one of my biggest pet peeves since I have been involved in adoption reform.Â ...I...

Adoptee Rights Demonstration: From Nola To Philly!

noreply@blogger.com (Coleman Moms and Babes) — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 08:20:41 PDT

Here is the latest video from the Adoptee Rights Demonstration. Next year they are coming to our state. Yep Indiana Folks stand up and pay attention. They are coming to Louisville. Our turf! We...

We are the adoptees, first parents, and adoptive parents of Suemma Coleman Home for Unwed Mothers.

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Sun, 26 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Faux Claud's Great Description of the ARD
Claud gives a great description of her adventures at the adoptee rights demonstration at Philadelphia.

Ann Fessler's Everlasting

noreply@blogger.com (Coleman Moms and Babes) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:09:20 PDT

Have you heard of Ann Fessler? She is the adoptee who wrote "The Girls Who Went Away." If you have not read her book, you must do so. She wrote this book from a place of complete compassion for...

We are the adoptees, first parents, and adoptive parents of Suemma Coleman Home for Unwed Mothers.

Adoptee Rights Demonstration Video 2009

noreply@blogger.com (Coleman Moms and Babes) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 08:00:03 PDT

This is an awesome video made by a great young lady. She created this video from pictures at the Adoptee Rights Demonstration at the National Conference of State Legislators in Philadelphia this...

We are the adoptees, first parents, and adoptive parents of Suemma Coleman Home for Unwed Mothers.

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Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Adoptees protest for access to original birth certificates -
Adoptee Rights Demonstration. All citizens should have access to their Original Birth Certificates.

Amyadoptee introduces a New Store!

noreply@blogger.com (Coleman Moms and Babes) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:26:12 PDT

I have had friends suggest that I write a book. I have taken that step. I have written one about my experiences with adoption, my search ideas, and my tips for activism. In the appendices of the...

We are the adoptees, first parents, and adoptive parents of Suemma Coleman Home for Unwed Mothers.

Gone Fishing

noreply@blogger.com (Coleman Moms and Babes) — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:37:32 PDT

For the time being, my blog posts will be somewhat scant. I have decided to take an extended break for my husband and daughters. Other than the utter stupidity that is adoption, I will be...

We are the adoptees, first parents, and adoptive parents of Suemma Coleman Home for Unwed Mothers.

Birthmother vs. Adoptive Mother

noreply@blogger.com (Coleman Moms and Babes) — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:06:53 PDT

I recently got criticized for searching for my birth mother. The person made an erroneous comment on the fact that I must not love my adoptive mother if I am searching. I really thought this person...

We are the adoptees, first parents, and adoptive parents of Suemma Coleman Home for Unwed Mothers.

Taking Things off the Beaten Path

noreply@blogger.com (Coleman Moms and Babes) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 06:30:32 PDT

David Carradine died recently of horrific circumstances. After learning more about the situation, I honestly wish that he had committed suicide. That is just as bad but I feel that he would have...

We are the adoptees, first parents, and adoptive parents of Suemma Coleman Home for Unwed Mothers.

Does Adoption Equal Slavery?

noreply@blogger.com (Coleman Moms and Babes) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 06:09:35 PDT

It has started to be a hot debate over at Firstmother Forum. Although I can see the argument on both sides of this issue. I tend to favor the side that it is similar to slavery. There is a reason...

We are the adoptees, first parents, and adoptive parents of Suemma Coleman Home for Unwed Mothers.

My Apologies

noreply@blogger.com (Coleman Moms and Babes) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 05:24:46 PDT

I apologize for not keep up with this blog. I have been distracted with my adoptive mother's illness, Texas legislation, and a potential affair on the part of my husband. I have been busy trying to...

We are the adoptees, first parents, and adoptive parents of Suemma Coleman Home for Unwed Mothers.

Green Ribbon Ca mpaign

noreply@blogger.com (Coleman Moms and Babes) — Mon, 18 May 2009 20:29:33 PDT

The Green Ribbon Campaign has launched their website today. It is a beautiful website. It has many powerful bits of information on it. My honest to God favorite is this one: "Long after we reach...

We are the adoptees, first parents, and adoptive parents of Suemma Coleman Home for Unwed Mothers.

Once Upon A Time

noreply@blogger.com (Coleman Moms and Babes) — Wed, 27 May 2009 20:03:19 PDT

Many many moons ago, my mother, sisters and I trekked across Texas and the southern states to visit a great aunt and uncle in Florida. While we visited, she took us to Disney World in Florida. I...

We are the adoptees, first parents, and adoptive parents of Suemma Coleman Home for Unwed Mothers.

A Voice in Texas for Adoptees

noreply@blogger.com (Coleman Moms and Babes) — Thu, 07 May 2009 13:45:00 PDT

Yep, I know that I am busy enough with Indiana. However, Texas adoptees and their families need a big boost. They are not getting with the groups currently in place. Texans for Adult Adoptees OBC...

We are the adoptees, first parents, and adoptive parents of Suemma Coleman Home for Unwed Mothers.

What a Shame!

noreply@blogger.com (Coleman Moms and Babes) — Thu, 07 May 2009 13:28:18 PDT

A dear friend sent me this article today. I am always saddened when a young person loses their life. This story takes it a little further. This young girl, Dureti Bishop, is a beautiful young...

We are the adoptees, first parents, and adoptive parents of Suemma Coleman Home for Unwed Mothers.

Tarrant County Attorney Got Jail Time

noreply@blogger.com (Coleman Moms and Babes) — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 19:33:40 PDT

I have written about this attorney in the past. I had someone stoutly defending this woman. This woman did their divorce if I remember correctly. This story is not about divorce. It is about...

We are the adoptees, first parents, and adoptive parents of Suemma Coleman Home for Unwed Mothers.

Why does adoption need to change?

noreply@blogger.com (Coleman Moms and Babes) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 22:36:33 PDT

Adoption must change because it is becoming more and more about others instead of the children. It is about placing adoptive parents in competition with birthparents. It has become about the needs...

We are the adoptees, first parents, and adoptive parents of Suemma Coleman Home for Unwed Mothers.

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Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Survivors of dark episode in Canada's history trace the past
The adoptees came from the Ideal Maternity Home, an illegally run home for unwed mothers in the rural east Canadian province of Nova Scotia, where many babies were sold on the black market to desperate couples from New York and New Jersey in the 1930s and '40s.For sums as steep as $10,000, couples chose their infant from the rows of bassinets..

DMC and Zara Phillips Making Sweet Music

noreply@blogger.com (Coleman Moms and Babes) — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 10:39:15 PDT

Darryl McDaniels is a hero of mine. He is using his talents to make a point in the New Jersey legislature. Darryl was one of the musical pioneers in Rap music. He is putting those raps to good use...

We are the adoptees, first parents, and adoptive parents of Suemma Coleman Home for Unwed Mothers.

WACSN in the news again.

noreply@blogger.com (Coleman Moms and Babes) — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:59:40 PDT

A news article alerted me to problems with Liberia and WACSN. This time they removed 35 children. Awhile back, WACSN was being investigated. I researched the adoption agency a little bit. The...

We are the adoptees, first parents, and adoptive parents of Suemma Coleman Home for Unwed Mothers.

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Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PDT

'I'm Legit' - DMC & Zara Phillips
The song 'I,m Legit' has been written to raise awareness about the situation of closed birth records in the U.S. What I mean is the lack of rights that an adult adopted person has to have access to their own original birth certificate.
AdopteeCARE-Original Identity
From www.adopteecare.com LD 1084, An Act to Allow Adult Adoptee Access to Original Birth Certificates was signed into Law. Jan. 2, 2009,adults who were adopted in the state of Maine had access to their original birth certificates at the state Office of Vital Records just like anyone else. Here's footage from the happy day.

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Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Iraqi babies for sale: people trafficking crisis grows
Corruption, weak law enforcement and porous borders are compounding a growing child trafficking crisis in Iraq, according to officials and aid agencies, with scores of children abducted each year and sold internally or abroad. One senior police officer said at least 15 Iraqi children were sold every month....

Samoan Adoptee in the News

noreply@blogger.com (Coleman Moms and Babes) — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 11:47:29 PDT

Everyone has heard about the Focus on Children and their crimes against both adoptive parents and “birthparents.” It disgusts me that these operators of this agency only got a slap on the wrists. ...

We are the adoptees, first parents, and adoptive parents of Suemma Coleman Home for Unwed Mothers.

Does Adoption set us up to be discriminated against?

noreply@blogger.com (Coleman Moms and Babes) — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 10:15:20 PDT

I do think that adoption does exactly this. It sets us to be treated differently. It does not matter if you are an adoptee, "birthmother", or an adoptive parent. It treats us differently. I point...

We are the adoptees, first parents, and adoptive parents of Suemma Coleman Home for Unwed Mothers.