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Reunions – What to Expect
There are so many trite comments one could make about what to expect in an adoption reunion – “Expect the unexpected,” is one that I particularly believe is appropriate. Reunions are as varied as the...
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Stand Back – Adoptive Parents at Reunion
Some adoptive parents are heard to say, “What about me?” at reunion. Reunion is not about adoptive parents. It is not for their benefit, nor are they the main characters in a reunion. During a...
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When Adoptive Parents Help Search
Change comes slowly in adoption, but attitudes about certain issues do eventually take some positive turns. How adoptive parents feel about their children searching is one of those issues where a...
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Have You Established Contact? Do You Want to?
There are many of you out there who want to begin your search for reconnection—or at least have thought about it. It can be a scary thing to think about. It is full of unknowns and mystery. And because...
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Moving Forward as an Adult Adoptee
Adoption can be difficult for both adoptive and biological parents. The same is true for adult adoptees, especially those who have reached out and haven’t had successful reunion experiences. If you’re...
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Moments of Change
There are moments in life that can change all that you thought to be true. It happens in the blink of an eye and often, without any warning. It may be a choice you make, a thought you have, a new...
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Reconnection Is Possible!
No matter where you are in the search and reunion process, it can be difficult to keep your head up and your thoughts positive. The reunion search can be a tiring journey, physically, emotionally, and...
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Search
I have known for as long as I can remember that I was adopted. I don’t remember the specifics of my adoptive parents telling me, I just know they were always open with me about it and supportive of my...
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To Search or Not To Search
I wrestled with the notion of searching for my birth family throughout much of my formative years. My adoptive parents always told me they would support a desire to search and do whatever would be...
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Of Pit Stops and Lessons Learned
No one likes pit stops. They slow us down in the race; make us feel like we’re losing ground. Stopping was never part of my agenda. But pit stops are necessary. They give us gas to keep going,...
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