https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XD9at7NjZ1Q&t=656s It’s hard to smile today when so many adoptee smiles have been washed away. If you know an adoptee, let me take you on a ride in an Adoptee's mind. Please sit down and give me a few minutes of your time. Imagine being in your mother’s womb, where there is only room for… Continue reading Pamela Karanova on Adoptee Remembrance Day – October 30th
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This Adoptee Life on Adoptee Remembrance Day – October 30th
https://videopress.com/v/GevmEmuB?controls=false&preloadContent=metadata I am 9 years old when the guilt sets in.When I learn that there’s no room for me to talk about my feelings.When I learn that no one will listen.When I learn that no one is there to hold space for me. I am 14 years old when I stand in the bathroom, stare… Continue reading This Adoptee Life on Adoptee Remembrance Day – October 30th
China’s Children International on Adoptee Remembrance Day – October 30th
On Adoptee Remembrance Day 2020, we honor and remember adoptees who have lost their lives, experienced violence and abuse, and to those who are still struggling with mental health. Being an adoptee is a lifelong journey, one that is fraught with trauma, struggles, and resilience. To our community members, please know you are not alone.… Continue reading China’s Children International on Adoptee Remembrance Day – October 30th
Promoting Adoptee Remembrance Day – October 30th, 2020
Everyone has a role to play within Adoptee Remembrance Day. We're hoping a wide variety of individuals will participate in our very first Annual Adoptee Remembrance Day - October 30th event. October 30th, 2020 is going to be a day like never before and we're excited we have so many supporters who want to take… Continue reading Promoting Adoptee Remembrance Day – October 30th, 2020
Adoptees Connect: In Our Own Words – Introducing Meredith McCullough
So glad to get a chance to talk to you a little bit, Meredith! Could you start by giving me a little background about yourself? Well, I'm originally from a small town in Western Massachusetts. I moved to Northern Virginia in 2005 after college and have been here ever since. I have an event planning… Continue reading Adoptees Connect: In Our Own Words – Introducing Meredith McCullough
Adoptees Connect: In Our Own Words – Introducing Hope Eva
Thanks for taking the time to speak with me, Hope! Could you start by giving me a little background about yourself? I was born in Philadelphia and currently live in Philadelphia, although I lived in New Jersey most of my childhood. I was adopted shortly after birth. I am a Social Worker who works at… Continue reading Adoptees Connect: In Our Own Words – Introducing Hope Eva
Adoptees Connect: In Our Own Words – Introducing Kristin Jones
Welcome, Kristin! Could you start by telling us a little about yourself and your background? I was born in California in 1968 (the “Baby Scoop Era”). My adoptive parents were in Utah and had received a call from their attorney that a baby was being relinquished for adoption. They flew to California and picked me… Continue reading Adoptees Connect: In Our Own Words – Introducing Kristin Jones
Adoptees Connect: In Our Own Words – Introducing Jacquelin Taybron
“Besides my complexion, my hair has always been the thing that made me different from everyone in my adoptive family... I haven’t always loved it. I didn’t like my hair until I started seeing myself through my own eyes.” Can you start by giving us a little background of your adoptee journey? I was born… Continue reading Adoptees Connect: In Our Own Words – Introducing Jacquelin Taybron
Collaborating with Adoptee Merch
We're excited and honored to announce our collaboration with Adoptee Merch. Recently they shared an article on their website with details regarding this decision. The article as follows: When Adoptee Merch was created and launched around New Year’s 2018 one of our missions was to be able to focus on putting adoptee voices first. As… Continue reading Collaborating with Adoptee Merch
NAAM18 November Poll Results Powered by Adoptees Connect
Here are the completed poll results we promised our followers and the online adoption community. For the non-adoptees who might come across this article, we're happy you are here. There is no one in the adoption "arena" who is more experienced about what it feels like to be adopted than adult adoptees. Our experiences are… Continue reading NAAM18 November Poll Results Powered by Adoptees Connect
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