An article explaining that many adoptees feel they have relationship issues originating from their adoption. It cites that adoptees may have difficulties in both platonic and romantic relationships.
When the Roe v. Wade draft leaked, many people argued that adoption could replace abortion. This article discusses the shortcomings of this argument and rhetoric. It also delineates the long-term consequences of separation for birth parents and adoptees.
An article about adult Korean adoptees who have been deported back to Korea. It discusses a problem with U.S. adoption: some international adoptees unknowingly never attain American citizenship.
A first-person perspective article from a birth mother on adoption, loss, and finding support after birth. She explains the loss that she felt after placing her child for adoption and how she found support by speaking with another mothers experiencing the same feelings.
A short article that identifies variations of microaggressions that are particular to adoption. It also teaches adopted children strategies to maintain their confidence and coping mechanisms for handling microaggressions.
Same-sex headed families play a large and important role in the adoption community. This is a list of resources for being an inclusive and LGBTQ-friendly agency.
An article where a birth mom reflects on giving up her first daughter to adoption, then giving birth to and raising two children after.
This article explains how adoptees have felt loss and experienced trauma. Additionally, it talks about birth family searches and the shortcomings of some of the language used in adoption.
In the article, an adoptee asserts that parents must bring up the topic of adoption first and work with their children to understand their feelings. It also stresses the importance of fostering support and autonomy for adopted children.
