If you’re an adoptee, you’ve heard it. If you’re not an adoptee, you’ve probably said it yourself, but in the future? Refrain. Here are 15 things that adoptees are sick of hearing, and that you probably shouldn’t say.
13
Nov
2020
7 Questions to Ask When Looking for an Adoption Therapist
Start your hunt for the perfect adoption-competent therapist with these seven important questions to ask.
2
Nov
2020
5 Ways to Engage Your Child in their Adoption Story
Every adoptee is different, but they all deserve to be the authors of their own stories. For National Adoption Month, learn how you can foster your child’s pride and engagement in their adoption story.
26
Oct
2020
3 Important Concepts Transracial Adoptees Want Parents to Know
Transracial adoptee Ramya lists what she wants all adoptive parents to know before adopting a child of another race.
25
Sep
2020
5 Things Transracial Adoptees Are Tired of Hearing
Adoptee Ramya lists the comments and questions she’s heard over and over — and explains why seemingly innocent remarks can have such an impact.
13
Jul
2020
Why Adoption May Not Be for You: An Adoptee’s Words
Adoptee Ramya offers words of advice about adoption, gleaned from her experience growing up as a transracial adoptee in a white family.
29
Jun
2020
7 Adoptees to Follow on Social Media
If you’re an adoptee, then you’re probably wondering where the best place to find people like you on social media is. And if you’re an adoptive family, birth parent, or someone related to the adoption triad, there’s never a bad time to learn about the life of an adoptee
15
Jun
2020
What Father’s Day Means to Me as an Adoptee
An adoptee in an open adoption explains her relationships with her birth and adoptive fathers, and what fathers mean to her on Father’s Day.
4
May
2020
What Mother’s Day Means to Me as an Adoptee
In honor of Mother’s Day, an adoptee in an open adoption explains what the holiday means to her, and how her birth and adoptive moms both have an important place in her heart.
27
Apr
2020
3 Signs You Are Ready to Share Your Adoption Story
Your adoption story is powerful. It can be an inspiration for others and bring much-needed awareness to adoption. But, it’s also very personal. Are you ready to share your journey?