Rowan always wanted to be a parent and after splitting from a long-term partner he decided it was the right time. Fast forward to today and Rowan is now a single dad to a wonderful five-year-old boy.
Rowan wanted to be a parent for as long as he can remember. He separated from his long-term partner just before lockdown and moved from London back to Nottinghamshire to be closer to family. At this point he felt it was time to start his adoption journey and that with enough support from friends and family, he could change the life of someone in care. After a long chat with someone from Barnardo’s he knew he was doing the right thing.
The first time Rowan met his son is a day he will never forget.
Rowan
The adoption process
Rowan advises those considering adoption that the process can seem slow. The matching period especially can be long and emotionally challenging. "But," he says "it’s definitely worth it in the end.”
Rowan and his son have now been living together for a few months, his son is settling in well, and is very proud to have his own bedroom with his name on the door.
Rowan says about him "He’s always got a smile and has tons of energy; he really keeps me on my toes!" The two of them love to play, they share a passion for Lego and love to build together.
Rowan’s advice to other single adopters would be to ensure that you have the right support network in place whether it’s for practical support such as helping with the shopping during the early days of a placement, or more emotional support.
Rowan