How the Tibetan Book of the Dead provides insight for Adoptees. — The Tibetan Book of the Dead is an ancient text that has been used for centuries as a guide for the soul during the process of dying and the afterlife. The text is traditionally read aloud to the dying person and is also used in funeral ceremonies. …

An Exploration from the Adoptee, Adopted Parent, and Societal Perspectives, Existentialism and Nihilism in Adoption — Adoption is a complex and multi-faceted process that touches upon a wide range of emotional, psychological, and societal issues. Two philosophical frameworks that can be particularly useful in understanding adoption from different perspectives are existentialism and nihilism. Existentialism is a philosophy that emphasizes individual freedom, choice, and responsibility, and that…

How Two-Tone Ska Culture Can help empower the LGBTQ and Adoptee Communities. — Two-tone culture and music emerged in the UK in the late 1970s and early 1980s as a response to the political and social upheaval of the time. This movement, which was heavily influenced by ska and reggae music, brought together people from marginalized backgrounds who faced discrimination from mainstream society…

#Adopteevoices and AI in #Adoption — Adding the #OpenAI hashtag to posts about #adopteevoices and #adoption can help increase visibility and engagement on the post, as it allows users to search for or follow the OpenAI topic to discover the post. It also helps to connect the post to the broader conversation about the use and…

Nancy Schaefer, former Georgia state senator, the Shocking Reality. — The Child Protective Services (CPS) system is responsible for protecting vulnerable children from abuse and neglect. However, concerns have been raised about the potential for corruption and abuse of power within the CPS system. …

A Guide for Professionals — Examining the long-term effects of authoritarian control in adoption on children and society — Understanding the importance of empowering and supporting families. Authoritarianism in child adoption Authoritarianism in child adoption refers to a system in which the government or other authority has extensive control over the adoption process and makes decisions about the placement of children without sufficient input or consent from the birth parents or other family members. …

A conversation with an AI — I used Chat OpenAI — ChatGPT to develop the following conversation. In this AI-generated conversation, we discussed the complexities and challenges of adoption, including the impact on adoptees’ identity, the role of society in supporting adoptees, and the rights of adoptees. We also talked about the importance of listening to…

Warning! Put Your Adopted Child’s Needs First! — It is crucial to maintain a good and healthy relationship with your child’s biological mother, especially if you are raising the child together or if the child has a close relationship with their mother. …

How you can help! — Adoption and its psychological and emotional effects relate to several of the top 10 human rights issues in the following ways: Discrimination and inequality: Adoption can be related to discrimination and inequality, particularly when it comes to the rights of birth parents and adoptive parents. For example, birth mothers may…