I had post-adoption depression. Getting back into my routine and seeing a therapist helped me regain my parenting confidence.

The author (not pictured) experienced depression after adopting a child.

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• When I adopted my third child at 47, I didn't realize I could experience post-adoption depression.
• It took time for me to settle in as a new mom again.
• Getting back into my routine and seeing a therapist helped me deal with my emotions.

"I'm afraid I can't do this," I sobbed on the phone to my caseworker. "What if I made a terrible mistake?"

As a 47-year-old single mom of teens...