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Claudia Corrigan D'Arcy

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My Adopt-a-tude: More on Find My Family

Claudia Corrigan D'Arcy posted an article on Musings of the Lame: A Blog about Adoption and Life as a Birthmother - Dec 16, 2009, 5:34 pm
I was asked to write Adopt-a-tude's second post in a series about the ABC reality show Find My Family. I most happily agreed. So, yes.. another post on how I feel about ABC's Find My Famil...
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Sara Lee and the Evil Poundcake

Claudia Corrigan D'Arcy posted an article on Musings of the Lame: A Blog about Adoption and Life as a Birthmother - Dec 14, 2009, 9:24 pm
Did you ever have a craving for 15 years? It's an awful thing.It's kind of odd because in allot of ways, I don't have allot of people from my past in my life. Like when people complain abo...
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Primal Wound Book Tour: Birthmother Musings

Claudia Corrigan D'Arcy posted an article on Musings of the Lame: A Blog about Adoption and Life as a Birthmother - Dec 12, 2009, 11:47 pm
I was open to the idea of this Prima Wound book tour since I knew it had been some time since I had read my copy this adoption classic. Plus, the last time I had read it I was in the midst of a massiv...
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Adoption Classes Offered in NY's Husdon Valley!

Claudia Corrigan D'Arcy posted an article on Musings of the Lame: A Blog about Adoption and Life as a Birthmother - Dec 5, 2009, 2:05 pm
I just got and signed my contracts in the mail, so I am guessing that it is looking official! I AM Teaching Adoption Classes this spring!The Ulster County Community College Spring Course book is not o...
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JP Morgan Chase Bank is a Bad Pimp Daddy!

Claudia Corrigan D'Arcy posted an article on Musings of the Lame: A Blog about Adoption and Life as a Birthmother - Nov 30, 2009, 9:00 pm
JP Morgan Chase BankP.O. Box 15298Wilmington, DE 19859-5298Re: account # XXXXXXXXXXXDear Chase Bank,He Answered the PhoneI want to thank you for actually sending my full account history as my husband ...
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A Birthmother's Perspective of ABC's Find My Family

Claudia Corrigan D'Arcy posted an article on Musings of the Lame: A Blog about Adoption and Life as a Birthmother - Nov 23, 2009, 10:29 pm
I made a point to watch ABC's Find My Family tonightI normally avoid adoption related shows because I don't do well with them in general. I yell at the TV and get all worked up. I know it make...
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In the Dollhouse; A Message from my Mother

Claudia Corrigan D'Arcy posted an article on Musings of the Lame: A Blog about Adoption and Life as a Birthmother - Nov 21, 2009, 1:01 am
The Christmas before I turned twelve, my parents got me a dollhouse.Not just any dollhouse but they had it custom made by a local man for me. We had been looking for just the right house for quite a w...
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Adoption, Relinquishment, Informed Consent, Abortion, 911, and Insurance: How to Fix Adoption??

Claudia Corrigan D'Arcy posted an article on Musings of the Lame: A Blog about Adoption and Life as a Birthmother - Nov 16, 2009, 11:57 pm
I don't know why, but the responses to my last post about my dreading with November was overwhelming to me. It wasn't that people responded with kindness; I actually expect the innate goodness...
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November: A BirthMothers Season of Loss

Claudia Corrigan D'Arcy posted an article on Musings of the Lame: A Blog about Adoption and Life as a Birthmother - Nov 12, 2009, 7:04 pm
Here it comes. I don't know why I am surprised. It's November. It's National Adoption Awareness Month. Max's Birthday is on Saturday. My due date for him was tomorrow November 12th. IO...
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My Most Treasured Photo of Adoption

Claudia Corrigan D'Arcy posted an article on Musings of the Lame: A Blog about Adoption and Life as a Birthmother - Oct 29, 2009, 7:04 pm
I'm late to the Adoption Carnival Party today, but I'm still going to play:This month's Grown in my Heart Adoption Carnival is:Carnival III: Photos of Adoption. What is your most treasured...
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Honoring the Loss of My Friend, Moises

Claudia Corrigan D'Arcy posted an article on Musings of the Lame: A Blog about Adoption and Life as a Birthmother - Oct 16, 2009, 10:00 pm
There are times when it seems that all things in the universe come together in the most magical ways. I can count those moments like that that I have had the joy of experiencing on my two hands; they ...
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Where My Wild Things Are

Claudia Corrigan D'Arcy posted an article on Musings of the Lame: A Blog about Adoption and Life as a Birthmother - Oct 2, 2009, 11:31 pm
I knew I would have to write about Where the Wild Things Are. How could I not? From the earliest hummings of a this Spike Jonze's Where the Wild Thing Are movie coming to fruition, every ounce of ...
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A Best Buy Customer Service Story

Claudia Corrigan D'Arcy posted an article on Musings of the Lame: A Blog about Adoption and Life as a Birthmother - Sep 29, 2009, 7:54 pm
Tweeting and Freaking Out about Best Buy After almost 6 years of hard work, my HP laptop was old, outdated and becoming increasingly more useless, so after the holidays, with my husband’s prodding, ...
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Claudia Corrigan D'Arcy has updated the About Me section

Hair Flashback or Never Safe from Adoption

Claudia Corrigan D'Arcy posted an article on Musings of the Lame: A Blog about Adoption and Life as a Birthmother - Sep 21, 2009, 9:25 pm
Recently, I added some Really Bright Red Highlights to my HairNow if you have ever been a phony red head like me, then you might be able to relate to what I am about to say, if not, then you'll ha...
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Fitting Adoption into my Weekend

Claudia Corrigan D'Arcy posted an article on Musings of the Lame: A Blog about Adoption and Life as a Birthmother - Sep 19, 2009, 10:49 am
It's going to be a challenge this weekend, but I have to do it. I just can't believe these "days off" are so jam packed...We have a wedding today/tonight, which I had thought was on Sunday! Th...
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READ THIS: Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Was Adopted

Claudia Corrigan D'Arcy posted an article on Musings of the Lame: A Blog about Adoption and Life as a Birthmother - Sep 18, 2009, 10:35 pm
Friday night, the kids are all gone.. Rye is toturing me with rap music and I am making my way through the GIMH Adoption Blog Carnival..As a birthmother, I do not, will not, speak for adoptess, but I ...
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29 Things I Wish I Knew Before Adoption Entered my Life

Claudia Corrigan D'Arcy posted an article on Musings of the Lame: A Blog about Adoption and Life as a Birthmother - Sep 17, 2009, 10:57 pm
This Grown in My Heart Adoption Carnival Topic was supposed to be "10 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Was Touched By Adoption", but I can't use the feel good wording of "touched". I was not touched ...
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Broke Arm Recovery

Claudia Corrigan D'Arcy posted an article on Musings of the Lame: A Blog about Adoption and Life as a Birthmother - Sep 16, 2009, 10:48 pm
This is the week that I have decided that I should be ready to get all caught up on my personal ( re: adoption) stuff, so here I am!This whole recovery from surgery thing took a bit more out of me tha...
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Claudia Corrigan D'Arcy has updated the About Me section

Claudia Corrigan D'Arcy is the author of Musings of the Lame: A Blog about Adoption and Life as a Birthmother

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Broken Humerus Update: Surgical Repaired

Claudia Corrigan D'Arcy posted an article on Musings of the Lame: A Blog about Adoption and Life as a Birthmother - Aug 17, 2009, 9:00 pm
So it is time.. and I am out for the count.I'm making Rye Tweet while I'm inthe hospital.. so updates will be availaible. Taking Social Media to the next level with Real Time Medical Updates
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Broken Humerous: It will be Allright.

Claudia Corrigan D'Arcy posted an article on Musings of the Lame: A Blog about Adoption and Life as a Birthmother - Aug 6, 2009, 8:31 pm
Alas, it seems I am worthy of medical care.Armed with the shiny plastic insurance card, I am treated like someone worth fixing and so...My surgery to fix my broken arm has been set for August 18th.I&#...
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Peter Carucci Director of NYS Adoption Registry

Claudia Corrigan D'Arcy posted an article on Musings of the Lame: A Blog about Adoption and Life as a Birthmother - Aug 5, 2009, 8:13 pm
Peter M. CarucciBureau of Production Systems ManagementVital Records SectionNew York State Department of HealthP.O. Box 2602Albany, NY 12220-2602(518) 474-5245FAX(518) 474-9168E-mail: pmc02@health.sta...
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Birth Certificate Access? Roy Blunt is Unaware

Claudia Corrigan D'Arcy posted an article on Musings of the Lame: A Blog about Adoption and Life as a Birthmother - Aug 2, 2009, 1:40 pm
I think my letter to Roy Blunt pretty much says it all:Dear Mr. Blunt,I have read recently that you have been getting allot of flack for your desire for President Obama to produce his birth certificat...
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How Has Adoption Really Changed?

Claudia Corrigan D'Arcy posted an article on Musings of the Lame: A Blog about Adoption and Life as a Birthmother - Aug 2, 2009, 12:39 pm

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Hitting the Road

Claudia Corrigan D'Arcy posted an article on Musings of the Lame: A Blog about Adoption and Life as a Birthmother - Jul 27, 2009, 10:17 pm
Hi...This is a test post.. Checking out the new iPhone app that let's me blog from my phone.How cool is that! Ieven texted .. Or at least I think i did to the teen today!I'm giddy and Rye is j...
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Adoptee Rights Protest 2010

Claudia Corrigan D'Arcy posted an article on Musings of the Lame: A Blog about Adoption and Life as a Birthmother - Jul 26, 2009, 1:05 pm
An offical request from the Adoptee Rights Coalition:Listen up! We need EVERYONE'S help to spread the word about the Adoptee Rights Demonstration, and maybe even help the protest win $200 to go to...
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The Adoptee Rights Demonstration 2009

Claudia Corrigan D'Arcy posted an article on Musings of the Lame: A Blog about Adoption and Life as a Birthmother - Jul 24, 2009, 8:13 pm
It’s almost been a full 24 hours since I returned from the Adoptee Rights Protest in Philly. My head is still reeling, my heart is still soaring, and my blood is still racing. Oh, I love a good prot...
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An Adoption Agency Gives Me Hope

Claudia Corrigan D'Arcy posted an article on Musings of the Lame: A Blog about Adoption and Life as a Birthmother - Jul 17, 2009, 10:09 pm
Yeah, you read that right. I actually am having trouble believing it myself, but it's true.On the eve of the final mass preparations for the Adoptee Rights Protest in Philly, I read this comment i...
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I Placed My Baby for Adoption: Now PAY Me!

Claudia Corrigan D'Arcy posted an article on Musings of the Lame: A Blog about Adoption and Life as a Birthmother - Jul 6, 2009, 8:54 pm
Honestly, really.I think I should get paid off for relinquishing Max to adoption.The happy fuzzy feelings from relinquishment and my adoption counseling has worn off. It’s been gone for years now. I...
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About Me

I am a profesional Sybil; also known as Director of Social Media at DragonSearch Marketing so I get to spend my whole day on Facebook and Twitter and Writing Blog posts! I am an activist , rabble rouser and letter writer who adores lobbying and getting in our elected officals faces I am a broke armed poster child for National Health Care. I am a former wild child goth chick from the 80's who makes beautiful children, loves walking to work and just tries to fly below the radar.
Oh, and I lost my oldest child to adoption in 1987. You can call me a birthmother, but I am just a mother.