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Sue Volikas

I've been married to my high school sweetheart, Tim, for 18 years and became a mom 6 years ago through adoption to my adventure seeker daughter. I'm trying to see the beauty and hope in broken places. I write one glimpse at a time about grief and loss, mother-daughter relationships, adoption, and faith.

My Parents Are Both Gone Now, and I’m Struggling

My Parents Are Both Gone Now, and I’m Struggling

Grief
September 12, 2022
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By Sue Volikas

My Parents Are Both Gone Now, and I’m Struggling

I lost my dad at the beginning of the summer. The last time I saw him, my daughter and I…

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When Mother’s Day Feels Awkward, Find Comfort in Community

When Mother’s Day Feels Awkward, Find Comfort in Community

Grief, Living, Loss, Motherhood
May 8, 2022
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By Sue Volikas

When Mother’s Day Feels Awkward, Find Comfort in Community

Mother’s Day can be beautiful for some women. It can be hurt filled for others. Or in my case, it…

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I Miss Little Moments With My Mother the Most

I Miss Little Moments With My Mother the Most

Grief
April 3, 2022
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By Sue Volikas

I Miss Little Moments With My Mother the Most

It has been almost 15 years since I have seen my mother. I miss her soft hands. I miss her…

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The Adoption Community Breathes Hope Into the Hard Places

The Adoption Community Breathes Hope Into the Hard Places

Motherhood
November 4, 2021
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By Sue Volikas

The Adoption Community Breathes Hope Into the Hard Places

When we started our adoption journey, there were endless phone calls and paperwork between the home study agency, the adoption…

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On Birthmother’s Day, We Honor Their Sacrifice

On Birthmother’s Day, We Honor Their Sacrifice

Motherhood
May 8, 2021
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By Sue Volikas

On Birthmother’s Day, We Honor Their Sacrifice

Birthmother’s Day. It is always the Saturday before Mother’s Day. A day set aside to honor all the birthmothers. This…

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I Still Celebrate My Mom’s Birthday Even Though She’s in Heaven Now

I Still Celebrate My Mom’s Birthday Even Though She’s in Heaven Now

Grief, Grown Children
April 2, 2021
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By Sue Volikas

I Still Celebrate My Mom’s Birthday Even Though She’s in Heaven Now

My mom would be turning 75 in a few weeks if it weren’t for the glioblastoma brain tumor. We lost…

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Adopting a Child Starts With Loss But Ends in Beauty

Adopting a Child Starts With Loss But Ends in Beauty

Motherhood
November 19, 2020
963 Views
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By Sue Volikas

Adopting a Child Starts With Loss But Ends in Beauty

November is National Adoption Month. And I’m here for it. Because . . . I would be lost without adoption.…

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