It's a tough time being an adoptive parent, especially an international adoptive parent. The Hague Convention came into force in the U.S. on April 1 and there are tons of changes to the guidelines. Mardie Caldwell of Let's Talk Adoption gives great advice on how to deal with it all in her article, Dealing with Anger and Depression.

Many adoptive parents understand the strong emotions felt as they weave through the long and tiring adoption process. Read along as Mardie offers clear advice on dealing with the stress of it all.

How do you or have your dealt with the anger, depression and stress of the adoption process? Leave your ideas and thoughts in the comments section below.