2322All living beings are forever connected to those that went before them through an unbreakable, undeniable genetic bond. While each of us is profoundly unique, the building blocks that make up our bodies... read more
1986Once upon a time, 20 years ago, I was visiting with a friend one evening who was sharing his difficulty with locating an adopted brother. I suggested we find a registry for him to join, assuming there... read more
561The world is increasingly connected, and we live our lives surrounded by the incessant beeping of notifications. However, at the same time, we are experiencing a deeper, more pervasive loneliness than... read more
1188Letting go of a biological child for adoption is often a difficult, heartbreaking decision. However, birth parents can often find solace in the fact that they have weighed all of their options and made... read more
1250Meeting your biological family for the first time can be a profoundly life-changing experience. It can open new doorways into your mind and soul in a case where things go wrong. Or it can be frustratingly... read more
2881I’ve been the Creative Director of Adopted.com for over 8 years and during that time I have read and felt close to hundreds of reunions stories. I’ve seen the magic of reunion happen over and over... read more
2614I wish I had found this website, Adopted.com fifty years ago. Back then, things were only starting to warm up to the concept of opening up records. Things often work out for a reason. If I had found... read more
1146When the internet first emerged in the late 80’s it came to us with immense promise: it spoke of bringing the best and brightest together for collaborative research. Of making information travel faster... read more
1748The holiday season can be a nostalgic time when the daily rush seems to pause and everything around reminds you that holidays are for family. For adoptees this can be a particularly challenging period.... read more
