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In Slate Magazine Yesterday
Replied May. 30, 2008
In Slate Magazine Yesterday
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Terri Rimmer May. 30, 2008.
Article on Me in Fostering Families Today
Started Apr. 13, 2008
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- What type of adoption writing do you do?
- Book author, Blogger, Reporter
- What is your connection to adoption?
- Birth/First Parent
- In 100 words or less, tell us about yourself. Include at least 1 link to some adoption-related writing you've done.
- I have published an e book on booklocker.com under the family heading called "MacKenzie's Hope" about my experiences as a birth mom.
http://www.associatedcontent.com (the website I also write for)
- Do you have a Website or blog?
- http://www.blogger.com
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Letter I just wrote to People Magazine
I grew up watching Melissa Gilbert on "Little House on the Prairie," never missing an episode. So it was especially sad for me to read her opinion of adoption in the most recent People Magazine since I am a birth mom who placed my child for adoption in 2000 so she could have a better life. Did it ever occur to Mrs. Gilbert that she probably would not have had the success she's had if her birth mom didn't make the decision she did?
In this day and age it still amazes me the horrible… Continue
Posted on June 8, 2009 at 1:22pm —
My published letter in USA Today - June 3
Posted on June 3, 2009 at 12:28am —
Struggling Families Look at Adoption
Posted on May 31, 2009 at 3:41pm —
My E Book on Adoption
Title: MacKenzie's Hope
Author: Terri Rimmer
Format: PDF (ebook)
Pages: 238
Ebook: $10.00
Category: Family
About the Book
Free Excerpt From The Book (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
MacKenzie's Hope is the true story of one birth mom's experience placing her child in a semi-open adoption while living in a maternity home in Fort Worth, TX. The story takes place in the year 2000 and includes… Continue
Posted on April 13, 2009 at 4:53pm —
This was on Slate today
My long-lost daughter is a terror, and I want nothing to do with her.
Posted Thursday, March 26, 2009, at 6:44 AM ET
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Dear Prudie,
When I was 17, I got pregnant. My family was not supportive, and I did not want to raise a child on my own. I placed her for adoption but never forgot about her. Twenty… Continue
Posted on March 26, 2009 at 6:06pm —
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Thanks for your note - and I'm interested to get to know you more. I want to read your MacKenzie's Hope ebook. I'll check it out!
Last year, I wrote a story (a fictional blog book kind of thing) from a birthmom's perspective. I'd love you your feedback when you get the time.
http://www.thediamondjones.com/
Thanks.
Welcome to adoption writers. I look forward to learning more about adoption from your perspective as a birth mom.
Laura