A memory without the emotional charge is called Wisdom
The brain, a magnificent and efficient machine, surpasses even the most advanced quantum computers in pattern recognition and data processing, all while operating on remarkably low energy. It's also a vast archive, storing every experience and associated emotion, a record of our personal history etched into our very being. This archive, however, can become a challenge when we dare to step outside our comfort zones and pursue our dreams. For me, writing has always been a passion. From crafting poetry as a child to journaling and blogging throughout my life, words have been my constant companions. My life, particularly my adoption story, has fueled a desire to write a memoir. I want to explore adoption from the birth mother's perspective, a narrative often missing from the readily available resources aimed at adoptive parents. Adoption, at its core, is born from loss, a truth often obscured by marketing that prioritizes a happy narrative over the complex emotions involved. Over t...