#adopteestories

[adoption-is]

Remember that you are your own best friend, and not only is it okay to love yourself, it is a human right. You have the right to love yourself ferociously. Your unique traits, your best qualities, your worst traits, your failures and accomplishments, these are the things that make you the person that you are, and that person is wonderful! You deserve all the kindness, grace, forgiveness and encouragement thst you have even given to somebody else. You do not need to earn it. Remember to take time today, every day, for a little bit of self care. Draw a bath, have a special snack, go for a sensory walk, do whatever brings a smile to your face and lifts some of that weight off your shoulders. #adoptionis #podcast #adoptiontrauma #selfcare #adopteetrauma #fostercare #birthmom #birthfather #adoptee #adopteestories #adoptionishard #adoptionistrauma #attachmenttrauma #grief #griefhealing #traumahealing #healingjourney #souljourney #hobbies #baking #crafts #nature #family https://www.instagram.com/p/CpEBssquFJF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[openadoptionfamilyservices]

This week, the New Yorker published the long-form article “Living in Adoption’s Emotional Aftermath.” Transracial adoptee and adoption consultant Angela Tucker participated in this piece, which was thoughtfully reported and written by Larissa MacFarquhar. In Angela’s words, the article is “truly adoptee-centered, nuanced and powerful … it’s one of the strongest pieces on adoptee perspectives to date.” Visit Angela’s blog at The Adopted Life to read about her experience being a part of this piece, and be sure to check out her link to the New Yorker article, which also has an audio version available! https://tinyurl.com/3ee43dpu

[hollymarlow]

If you've been following me for a while, you'll know that I mostly read books by adoptees and birth parents, to try to help me to be a better adoptive parent. The latest adoptee story I have read is "Reuben's Story" by Cai and Joanna Clifton. After his adoption was finalised, 8 year old Cai asked his mother to create a story that he could share with his friends, to explain his story, and Joanna has used his words to create this book. Some details have been changed to protect identity, for safety reasons and also so that he can choose whether to tell people how much this story reflects his own. I thought I'd share it here in case it's helpful for any of you with older adopted children, who may be able to relate to the story. Cai also created some sweet illustrations that make the story more accessible to young readers. It's a short, powerful story, told in the voice of a child called Reuben. He talks about the events that led to him being taken into foster care. I think it's best for readers who are emotionally at least 6 years old, but do read it first (it's a good read for adoptive parents too) and check if you think your child is ready to read it. I think it could be a really valuable tool for therapeutic life story work with children who were adopted at an older age. It's new out this week, available on Amazon. #bookreview #bookrecommendation #memoir #adoptionbooks #adoptionreadinglist #socialworkreads #socialworkresources #storiesthatmatter #adoptiveparent #adopteestories #adopteestoriesmatter #adoptioncommunityuk #lifestorywork #therapeuticlifestorywork #adoption https://www.instagram.com/p/Chmoy_hIWQg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[responsiveparenting]

As an adoptee, it’s getting really difficult hearing our trauma used as justification to force people into giving birth. This topic can be complicated for adoptees. But there is nothing complicated about a pregnant persons right to make whatever decision aligns with their needs. As one of the “saved babies” it’s devaluing and harmful to continually hear your trauma referred to in terms such as “domestic supply of adoptable infants” or “unwanted babies.” Please take our trauma out of the conversation. Especially since no one is even asking how we feel about it anyways. @responsive_parenting responsiveparentinginspirations.com Some notes: - Every person who has been brave enough to share their abortion story with me, probably would have kept their babies, had they been forced to go through with the pregnancy. The stories were shared with shame and sorrow but definitely not regret. It is a hard decision to make that is made for many reasons and only the birthing parent CAN make that choice. - I had a miscarriage with my first pregnancy. The baby died and simply stayed in my uterus for months. The medication that they just made illegal in Tennessee, I HAD to use to evacuate the dead fetus. I was at risk of infection, causing sterility, if I did not take the medication or do a D&C (abortion of dead fetus). Please feel free to share your own story…. So thankful to be Canadian 🇨🇦 #ResponsiveParenting #JMilburn #roevwade #abortionrights #adoptee #adopteevoices #adopteestories #womensrights #birthingparentrights #adoptiontrauma https://www.instagram.com/p/CdWDZNJLBqP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[theadoptionsquad]

Episode 16- Holiday Favorites Grab a hot cocoa, eggnog, coffee drink, hot toddy, or just a glass of water, and hear our list of favorite holiday songs, traditions, memories, and more! Link in bio. Photo: A 7 1/2 year-old Annie at Christmas! #adoptee #adopteevoices #podcast #adopteestories #theadoptionsquad #holidayseason #podernfamily #adoption https://www.instagram.com/p/CJJFqHPBvj3/?igshid=10z2fkw7amqv2

[neaato]

Repost from @thelastminzi - come see this fantastic lineup of storytellers on friday, february 28! 7pm @dynastytypewriter for the @koreanamericanstory la roar story slam. comment below if you’ll be there 💓 #minzicreates #minzistories #origins #koreanamerican #aapi #community #asianamerican #losangeles #storytellers #adopteestories #creatives #artists #dothethingthatscaresyou #roarstoryslam #roarstoryslam2020 https://www.instagram.com/p/B8-iHbbBoXU/?igshid=yc4efddyqrkr

[allegrettaalive-blog]

Interested in learning more about adoptee narratives? Check out @overcomingodds podcast that centers and gives space to adult adoptees as they reflect on how their adoption has impacted their life. . #selflove #loveyourself #youreneveralone #wearestillhere #adoptee #adopteestories #shareyourstory #liveyourlife #weliveforever #stillalive #riseoftheadoptee (at Boston, Massachusetts)

[michelle-torres-actor]

Met my newfound Biological Sister three days ago!! Isn't she Beautimous!!! #godisgreat #whatismeanttobewillbe #ancestrydna #ancestrydnaresults #ancestry #ancestors #dna #dnagenetics #dnatest #geneology #genealogical #history #familyhistory #research #records #adoptionrecords #familytree #familytrees #adopted #adoption #adoptees #adopteestories #adoptionstories #adopteesconnect #texasadoption #texasadoptionagency #adoptionchoicesoftexas #ohioadoption #adoptionstoriesofohio#adoption #Sister #sisters #adoptedsisters #newfoundsisters #biologicalsisters #montez #montezfamily #rodriguezfamily #rodriguez #adoptionshow #longlostfamily #missingpieces #dnadetectives https://www.instagram.com/p/BsX9FuXljIy/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=lnleq9mwainb

[ouridentityarchive]

Nonadoptees, what are ways you advocate for adoptees? • Adoptees, we must acknowledge our own stories and continue to take each day at a time. We deserve happiness.

[hollymarlow]

If you've been following me for a while, you probably know that I often read books by adoptees and birth parents. I hope that trying to see things from adoptee and birth parent perspectives will help me to be a better adoptive parent. The latest book I have read by an adoptee is this one - "Are You My New Mum?" by Astrid Peerson, who is @authorandmore on Instagram. It's a short, emotional story, which is hard to put down. I read it in one sitting and then spent the next few days thinking about it. Astrid talks about her upbringing and what led to her being taken into foster care. Something I haven't seen in other books is the discussion of sibling contact in foster care and after adoption. Astrid's story talks about her relationships with her siblings, throughout their experiences. It's new out this month, available on Amazon. #bookreview #adoptionbooks #adoptionreadinglist #socialworkreads #socialworkresources #storiesthatmatter #adoptiveparent #adopteestories #adopteestoriesmatter #adoptioncommunityuk https://www.instagram.com/p/ChO097XMiCQ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[responsiveparenting]

These are a few tips bread from a very honest and raw article I have just written. Adoption week is difficult for so many of us adoptees. Adoption is not a hashtag, it’s a trauma. Don’t forget to centre the voices of adoptees this week, rather than centring the voices of adoptive parents. Adoption is not an experience that can be captured in an Instagram post. Go to the link in my bio for the full article @responsive_parenting #responsiveparenting #jmilburn #adoption #adoptionjourney #worldadoptionday #adoptees #adopteevoices #adoptee #adopteestories #adoptiontrauma #fostercare #fostercareadoption #fostercarejourney https://www.instagram.com/p/CWG4jV2rL5D/?utm_medium=tumblr

[theadoptionsquad]

Episode 14- Mother Love Annie talks about her birth mother’s acceptance, quirks, unsent letters, and other family connections. #adoptee #adopteevoices #theadoptionsquad #adoption

[ouridentityarchive]

Keep reminding yourself you are worthy of everything your heart desires because you are.

[theadoptionsquad]

Episode 5- The Letter

Episode 5: The Letter

Mary talks about making contact with her biological mom, the result, and how it shaped her personality. Visit theadoptionsquad.com to submit an adoption story! Listen below on @ApplePodcasts or wherever you listen! #adoptee #adoption #podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-5-the-letter/id1534020696?i=1000496316759

[theadoptionsquad]

Episode 9- Jim's Story: Twice Adopted (minisode)

Jim explains this title, and tells his courageous story in this minisode. Listen on @ApplePodcasts or wherever you listen! Help us grow by subscribing and reviewing!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-adoption-squad-not-your-mothers-podcast/id1534020696?uo=4

#adoption #adoptee #adopteestories #theadoptionsquad #podcast #truestories #adopteevoices