679The following is a story by Ryan Anderson detailing his experience with adoption. At the age of 18, Ryan was told he was adopted in Morocco by his Moroccan father and white British mother - his world fell... read more
732Deciding how to tell your child they’re adopted can feel overwhelming, but a simple, honest, and loving conversation is the best approach. Make sure your child’s other caregivers are on the same page... read more
1905Meeting a biological parent for the first time can make you feel excited, terrified, and vulnerable, all at the same time. If you’re a parent reuniting with your biological child, you may also have conflicting... read more
4980If you are a birth parent hoping to reunite with your child, there are many adoption reunion resources available to support you. Even if you have little information on your child’s new identity or whereabouts,... read more
1490Regardless of the circumstances, the events that occur around adoption are monumental to the adopted child. It could be a joyous moment where the adoptee forges new family bonds or a traumatic moment... read more
5061Suspecting you’re not biologically related to your family can be life-altering. Maybe you found medical information or legal paperwork that raised questions. Perhaps a stranger contacted you, claiming... read more
252Introduction The following adoption reunion story is by guest writer, Margaret Watson, who holds a Bachelor of Arts (Welfare Studies) and a Certificate of Somatic Psychotherapy. She has worked in community... read more
265Introduction The following adoption reunion story is by guest writer, Margaret Watson, who holds a Bachelor of Arts (Welfare Studies) and a Certificate of Somatic Psychotherapy. She has worked in community... read more
2254Being part of a process of adoption, in any capacity, is always a complex experience. It can leave you with unanswered questions and the desire to know more. If you are the one who has been adopted, it... read more
453The following is a short essay by Tracy Lyon detailing her experience with adoption and her inspiration for To Absent Family—a service providing Bereavement Boards for people who have lost family members. The... read more
