Letters

Hello! My name is Lizzie. I want to thank you for taking the time to review my profile and consider me as part of your adoption plan. My hope is that this gives you some insight into who I am as a person, what type of mother I would be, and the environment in which I’d raise a child. I sincerely appreciate the opportunity to share a little bit about myself as you make what I expect is a difficult decision.

I’ll preface this by saying that were we meeting for the first time in person, I’d much...

I grew up as an only child in a very loving home in Baltimore, Maryland. My parents were smart and driven, but they were also caring, passionate about the people, pursuits, and ideals they believed in, and fun. They organized amazingly creative birthday parties, often included a friend for me on our family vacations, and were very involved in school activities, not only coming to events, games, and performances, but also in the less noticeable moments, helping me practice and prepare.

I discovered my love of reading...

Coming out of college, I faced the challenge many English majors have faced before me – what to do with the rest of my life. I considered law school, but ultimately decided to pursue a Masters degree in Communications. This has led to a career within the technology sector. I currently manage a team with employees across the US, and work remotely from my home office.

Two and a half years ago, I relocated to the Massachusetts coast; I grew up coming here and it’s where my heart has always been. Moving here...

I live in what I’d describe as a quintessential coastal home – large and shingled with a yard that gives plenty of room to spread out and enjoy the sea breezes. There’s a neighborhood beach at the end of the street and another within walking distance that has swings and a play area that I imagine will be a regular part of my routine with a child. I’m on a quiet street, with friendly neighbors that care about each other.

I share my home with my mother and my two goldendoodles, Linus and...

Family has always meant the world to me. My parents and I were always exceptionally close, but I’m close to extended family and have developed a family of friends as well. While much of my family is located close by, we’re the kind of family whose closeness surmounts any distance. My grandparents, for example, lived in Florida for much of the year when I was young, yet would drive up simply to help when I was sick. It’s that type of commitment to family that they instilled in all of us and that continues today.

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If it isn’t clear by now, I love the beach and the coastal environment. I feel very fortunate to live near some of the best beaches and ocean views in Massachusetts, and it’s something I do my best to take advantage of.

In the summer and early fall, I love days at the beach, bike rides along the water, swims in the bay down the street, and sometimes even clamming or kayaking. These are all activities I’ve done with children I’m close to and that I look forward to sharing with a child of my...

Family has never been defined by blood for me, and the capacity both I and my family have to embrace a child is immeasurable. I know how lucky I am to have that kind of support in my life, and this child would be welcomed into a family of loving people.

I believe it’s a parent’s role to provide structure and guidance while encouraging children to develop into who they are independently and grow into the best version of themself and that that’s achieved through exploration. Personally, I love...