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The Case of Aaron Judge, All-Star Adopted Athlete
The Case of Aaron Judge, All-Star Adopted Athlete
Nurture vs. nature coming into “play”
Akara Skye
Oct 31
An Open Letter To My Father
An Open Letter To My Father
An adoptee writes a letter to her biological father
The Onyx Phoenix.
Oct 22
No One Wants to Hear this Story
No One Wants to Hear this Story
Shattering the silence around adoption
Teresa Drosselmeyer
Oct 22
A Sense of Identity and Belonging is Vital to Adoptees: The Experiences of Adoptees
A Sense of Identity and Belonging is Vital to Adoptees: The Experiences of Adoptees
Systematic and Institutional abuse exists even today. Knowledge of one’s identity is a human right, not a privilege to be denied
Deirdre ("Writer in the Abyss" )
Sep 16
Shadows of Memory:
Shadows of Memory:
A Tale of Nighttime Secrets, Trauma and Global Reflection
Lisa Marie Simmons
Sep 3
You’re Asking The Wrong Questions
You’re Asking The Wrong Questions
Sometimes it’s less about whether or not adoption is “bad,” it’s whether or not you are ready for its reality.
Melissa Corrigan
Aug 26
Genetic Spirituality
Genetic Spirituality
Uncovering the God Gene and Spiritual DNA as an Adoptee
KaliLou
Aug 24
The Story I Never Thought I’d Tell
The Story I Never Thought I’d Tell
But the one that needs told more than ever now
The AuDHD Philosopher
Aug 24
Hidden in Plain Sight
Hidden in Plain Sight
a birth mother’s story of shame and seclusion
Teresa Drosselmeyer
Aug 6
What’s in a Name?
What’s in a Name?
An adoptee’s journey to foundational truth: her name.
KaliLou
Aug 5
The Strength Behind Broken Smiles
The Strength Behind Broken Smiles
The Perseverance of Living With Adoption Trauma
KaliLou
Jul 26
Deconstructing Adoption: One Mother’s Road
Deconstructing Adoption: One Mother’s Road
Dani Joy, mother and homesteader
Jul 26
She Taught Me Acceptance By Rejecting Me
She Taught Me Acceptance By Rejecting Me
Accepting what we cannot control, who we cannot change, and the hand we’re dealt.
Melissa Corrigan
Jul 20
Adoption: A Lifetime Of Lies
Adoption: A Lifetime Of Lies
A plea to adoptive parents — build a home of honesty.
Melissa Corrigan
Jul 18
The Island of the Blue Dolphins Saved Me
The Island of the Blue Dolphins Saved Me
A lonely child escapes into a world of solitude
The Onyx Phoenix.
Jun 12
A Beginning, Part 3: Social Inclination
A Beginning, Part 3: Social Inclination
A Three Musketeers bar was a frequent treat
David Graham
Jun 11
The Dream of You
The Dream of You
An Adoptee’s Vision of Searching for Self
KaliLou
Jun 10
A Beginning, Part 2: The Early Years
A Beginning, Part 2: The Early Years
Reliving my adoptive father’s history, page by page
David Graham
Jun 7
A Beginning, Part 1: My Father
A Beginning, Part 1: My Father
An adoption story in many parts
David Graham
Jun 4
Family Trees: For Climbing, For Hanging, For Chopping Down
Family Trees: For Climbing, For Hanging, For Chopping Down
The genealogical research journey of an adult adoptee
Melissa Corrigan
May 22
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