Open Adoption: Double the Love

Welcome to my blog!

Here I will post stories related to my experiences and insights about Open Adoption relationships and about my writing and publishing journey.

It has been a ride!

Please note that in my book THE BRANCHES WE CHERISH: AN OPEN ADOPTION MEMOIR many of the names have been changed to protect the families' privacy. I will use names consistent with the book in these blogs. Enjoy and let me know if they help you.

Birth families are our family too—A mindset worth embracing

Linda R. Sexton

Nov 14, 20244 min read

Birth families are our family too—A mindset worth embracing

After we adopted our first child, Finley, it took me four years to figure out that birth families are our family too. Once I embraced...

Engaged Voices, Disengaged Wallets: My Perfect Book Sale Day

Linda R. Sexton

Apr 4, 20246 min read

Engaged Voices, Disengaged Wallets: My Perfect Book Sale Day

After standing outside the San Marco Book store for four hours on a warm, sunny spring Saturday in Jacksonville, Florida and not selling...

The Open Adoption Bin – Is My Child the One Feeling All the Feels Now?

Linda R. Sexton

Jan 17, 20244 min read

The Open Adoption Bin – Is My Child the One Feeling All the Feels Now?

During a recent visit with Ricky, her birth father, my daughter Sofie was shown the memory bin that Ricky had kept over the years. Many...

Ready For the All-Important Cover Reveal? The Branches We Cherish Unwrapped

Linda R. Sexton

Dec 7, 20233 min read

Ready For the All-Important Cover Reveal? The Branches We Cherish Unwrapped

There comes a point for all authors—after they finally finish that manuscript—when the reality sets in that now they need an awesome book...

Open Adoption: Is it worth the angst, fear and complication?

Linda R. Sexton

Nov 2, 20236 min read

Open Adoption: Is it worth the angst, fear and complication?

This November I was once again honored to have my three part series on Open Adoption published in the Nassau County News Leader. Here is...

An Author Prepares for a Book Interview-Excitement or Dread?

Linda R. Sexton

Oct 19, 20233 min read

An Author Prepares for a Book Interview-Excitement or Dread?

You worked for months, even years, for this day. Your book launch is in sight and you are going to be interviewed about your book. This...

Holy Cards For the Dead—What is That All About?

Linda R. Sexton

Sep 28, 20233 min read

Holy Cards For the Dead—What is That All About?

Did you ever go to a funeral home and pick up a holy card that sported the name of the deceased person you are there to honor? This is a...

Why Do My Children Grieve the Loss of a Grandmother They Barely Knew?

Linda R. Sexton

Sep 5, 20233 min read

Why Do My Children Grieve the Loss of a Grandmother They Barely Knew?

With grandparents day celebrated on Sunday September 10, I am reflecting on the fact that my two adopted children, Finley and Sofie, each...

Linda R. Sexton

Jun 18, 20232 min read

Birth Father’s Matter!

This is a day to honor all of the fathers who have helped shape their children in many and wonderful ways. Today I want to give a shout...

Open Adoption: Double the Love

Birth families are our family too—A mindset worth embracing

Engaged Voices, Disengaged Wallets: My Perfect Book Sale Day

The Open Adoption Bin – Is My Child the One Feeling All the Feels Now?

Ready For the All-Important Cover Reveal? The Branches We Cherish Unwrapped

Open Adoption: Is it worth the angst, fear and complication?

An Author Prepares for a Book Interview-Excitement or Dread?

Holy Cards For the Dead—What is That All About?

Why Do My Children Grieve the Loss of a Grandmother They Barely Knew?

Birth Father’s Matter!

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Open Adoption at the Start of my Journey

Open Adoption: Double the Love

Birth families are our family too—A mindset worth embracing

Engaged Voices, Disengaged Wallets: My Perfect Book Sale Day

The Open Adoption Bin – Is My Child the One Feeling All the Feels Now?

Ready For the All-Important Cover Reveal? The Branches We Cherish Unwrapped

Open Adoption: Is it worth the angst, fear and complication?

An Author Prepares for a Book Interview-Excitement or Dread?

Holy Cards For the Dead—What is That All About?

Why Do My Children Grieve the Loss of a Grandmother They Barely Knew?

Birth Father’s Matter!

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My free gift to you:

The 10 Things I Wish I Knew About Open Adoption at the Start of my Journey

The 10 Things I Wish I Knew About
Open Adoption at the Start of my Journey