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The realities of adoption shared through first-person narrative. A place for radical honesty and healing.

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  • RAGE!!!

    RAGE!!!

    A letter from a 51yo to her 28yo self.
    Go to the profile of Dani Joy, mother and homesteader
    Dani Joy, mother and homesteader
    May 7
    What Child Adoption Can Learn from Pet Adoption Practices? Claude AI has some interesting answers.

    What Child Adoption Can Learn from Pet Adoption Practices? Claude AI has some interesting answers.

    I asked Claude AI to analyze the parallels between our $30 billion adoption industry and pet rescue shelter adoption screening — Claude…
    Go to the profile of Patricia Ann Knight Meyer
    Patricia Ann Knight Meyer
    Mar 17
    The Longing for Another Mother

    The Longing for Another Mother

    An examination of adoptee narratives through the lens of a mother
    Go to the profile of Dani Joy, mother and homesteader
    Dani Joy, mother and homesteader
    Jan 20
    Navigating Adoption Reunion: Learning To Live In The Now.

    Navigating Adoption Reunion: Learning To Live In The Now.

    My first father arrived the day after Election Day. How much could my nerves take?
    Go to the profile of Mindy Stern
    Mindy Stern
    Nov 17, 2024
    Adoption | Adoptee

    Adoption | Adoptee

    I Have My Mom’s Personality, but I Have Never Met Her 𓆩ᥫ᭡𓆪
    Go to the profile of Kali Fox-Jirgl
    Kali Fox-Jirgl
    Nov 15, 2024
    “Isell”

    “Isell”

    In Search of a Name, I Found a Legacy
    Go to the profile of Lisa Marie Simmons
    Lisa Marie Simmons
    Nov 4, 2024
    The Case of Aaron Judge, All-Star Adopted Athlete

    The Case of Aaron Judge, All-Star Adopted Athlete

    Nurture vs. nature coming into “play”
    Go to the profile of Akara Skye
    Akara Skye
    Oct 31, 2024
    An Open Letter To My Father

    An Open Letter To My Father

    An adoptee writes a letter to her biological father
    Go to the profile of The Onyx Phoenix.
    The Onyx Phoenix.
    Oct 22, 2024
    No One Wants to Hear this Story

    No One Wants to Hear this Story

    Shattering the silence around adoption
    Go to the profile of Teresa Drosselmeyer
    Teresa Drosselmeyer
    Oct 22, 2024
    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
    Go to the profile of Deirdre ('Writer In The Abyss')
    Deirdre ('Writer In The Abyss')
    Sep 16, 2024
    Shadows of Memory:

    Shadows of Memory:

    A Tale of Nighttime Secrets, Trauma and Global Reflection
    Go to the profile of Lisa Marie Simmons
    Lisa Marie Simmons
    Sep 3, 2024
    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.
    Go to the profile of Melissa Corrigan
    Melissa Corrigan
    Aug 26, 2024
    Genetic Spirituality

    Genetic Spirituality

    Uncovering the God Gene and Spiritual DNA as an Adoptee
    Go to the profile of Kali Fox-Jirgl
    Kali Fox-Jirgl
    Aug 24, 2024
    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
    Go to the profile of The AuDHD Philosopher
    The AuDHD Philosopher
    Aug 24, 2024
    Hidden in Plain Sight

    Hidden in Plain Sight

    a birth mother’s story of shame and seclusion
    Go to the profile of Teresa Drosselmeyer
    Teresa Drosselmeyer
    Aug 6, 2024
    What’s in a Name?

    What’s in a Name?

    An adoptee’s journey to foundational truth: her name.
    Go to the profile of Kali Fox-Jirgl
    Kali Fox-Jirgl
    Aug 5, 2024
    The Strength Behind Broken Smiles

    The Strength Behind Broken Smiles

    The Perseverance of Living With Adoption Trauma
    Go to the profile of Kali Fox-Jirgl
    Kali Fox-Jirgl
    Jul 26, 2024
    Deconstructing Adoption: One Mother’s Road

    Deconstructing Adoption: One Mother’s Road

    Go to the profile of Dani Joy, mother and homesteader
    Dani Joy, mother and homesteader
    Jul 26, 2024
    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.
    Go to the profile of Melissa Corrigan
    Melissa Corrigan
    Jul 20, 2024
    Adoption: A Lifetime Of Lies

    Adoption: A Lifetime Of Lies

    A plea to adoptive parents — build a home of honesty.
    Go to the profile of Melissa Corrigan
    Melissa Corrigan
    Jul 18, 2024
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