Have you ever felt completely alone—like you were the only one facing something so hard it seemed no one else could understand? What do you do in those moments? Who do you turn to?

If you’re an adoptive parent feeling that way right now, may I gently suggest this: it’s time to grab hold of an anchor.

Hi Neighbor,⁣

I’m imagining an adoptive parent listening to this episode, feeling isolated and overwhelmed. I know that feeling well because my wife and I have been there, too. There were times we were convinced no one else could possibly understand what we were walking through.

The adoption journey can be incredibly hard. But it doesn’t have to be lonely.

If you’re feeling alone, please hear this, you’re not. In this episode, let’s talk about how to find your anchor when the waves hit hard.

Anchors of hope and healing are on the way.

Your Neighbor, Tim

P.S. You’re not alone in this journey! I’m putting together something designed to offer real, practical help and emotional support for fellow adoptive parents like you. I’d love to talk with you about it, about what you’re walking through, and what kind of support would be most meaningful right where you are. To schedule a time with me, just email me tim@anchorsofencouragement.com

If you haven’t joined our private community, consider this an invitation. It’s a safe space to share your struggles and triumphs with fellow adoptive parents who truly understand what you're going through.

“By the time he left, I felt like I was close to a mental breakdown. And I would tell my husband over and over, I can’t do this much longer. I just can’t.

You know, I would go sit in the Walmart parking lot for three hours until he went to bed. And so I was avoiding my whole family. That affected my husband because here my husband is supposed to be my protector, but legally he can’t protect me against this thirteen-year-old who’s constantly verbally abusing me.”

Hi Neighbor,

Navigating the complexities of parenting a child with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) is a journey few understand, yet many adoptive parents endure in silence.

In this episode, I sit down with Karen, an adoptive mother of six and a survivor of the extraordinary challenges RAD can bring to a family.

Her vulnerability is a reminder that while this path is isolating, hope and healing are possible.

RAD is a daily battle that can reshape a family. In Karen, we see what it means to survive, to keep going, and to find strength through connection and support.

Anchors of Hope and Healing are on the way.

Your Neighbor, Tim

P.S. You’re not alone in this journey! I’ve set aside a limited number of free spots on a first come, first served basis and I’d love for you to be a part of it. To schedule a time with me, just email me tim@anchorsofencouragement.com

If you haven’t joined our private community, consider this an invitation. It’s a safe space to share your struggles and triumphs with fellow adoptive parents who truly understand what you're going through.

Could it be that the very struggles you've walked through have prepared you to encourage someone else?

Hi Neighbor!⁣

Why do bad things happen in life?

Some might say, “That’s just life.” But I believe there’s a deeper meaning behind that question, something worth pausing to reflect on.

In this episode, let’s reframe that narrative together. I’ll share a moment from David’s life in Psalm 13, a powerful example from Paul in 2 Corinthians 1 and 7, and a bold conversation with a queen in Esther 4.

Through their stories, we’ll explore 3 ways you can help someone restore the sparkle in their eyes even in the middle of hardship.

Anchors of Hope and Healing are on the way.

Your Neighbor, Tim

P.S. You’re not alone in this journey! I’ve set aside a limited number of free spots on a first come, first served basis and I’d love for you to be a part of it. To schedule a time with me, just email me tim@anchorsofencouragement.com

If you haven’t joined our private community, consider this an invitation. It’s a safe space to share your struggles and triumphs with fellow adoptive parents who truly understand what you're going through.