Family “Remember who your real family is”: On Openness in Adoption
On openness in adoption, and the messages adopted kids often receive about where they belong.
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Family “I never asked for this”: On Adoption, Luck, and Thankfulness
Matthew Salesses on adoption, family, and gratitude without obligation.
Family I’m Glad My Birthmom Had a Choice
"It is profoundly disturbing to imply that adopted kids should feel lucky to be alive."
Family “Suffer the Little Children”: Adoption and Toxic Gratitude
Ana Guay on her experiences as an adoptee, and the damaging effects of always being told to feel grateful for adoption.
Family Language Lessons: On Adoption, Identity and Loss
On the beginning study of a language, navigating a complicated identity, parenting as an adoptee, and grasping at things lost to adoption.
Family Why the Trend of Adoption Crowdfunding Makes Me So Uncomfortable
On adoption crowdfunding campaigns, who they benefit, and what else is at stake.
Family “Did You Ever Mind It?”: On Race and Adoption
Nicole Soojung Callahan on growing up adopted.
