Attachment is the emotional bond that develops between a child and caregiver. It forms through repeated experiences of comfort, safety, responsiveness, and connection. When a child’s needs are consistently met, they begin to learn an important message: the world is safe, and people can be trusted. But when early trauma occurs, attachment can become disrupted.

Every November, we celebrate National Adoption Awareness Month. This is a time to honor the beauty, complexity, and lifelong impact of adoption. It’s a season to recognize the families brought together through adoption, to elevate the voices of adoptees, and to shed light on the realities that often go unspoken.

Motherhood is often synonymous with selflessness. You’re expected to be the caregiver, the organizer, the comforter, the one who shows up – no matter what. This makes it easy to overlook the very person needing the most relief.