The DNA Double Standard
Originally published in Gazillion Voices Magazine | November 11, 2014 In a recent article, CNN reports that an estimated 5 million children around the world have been born as a […]
Tag Archives: adoption
The House I Make
by Jake Neuman – Korean adoptee, film student, martial artist I am a young man, and I was adopted from South Korea in 1994. My two very loving parents have given […]
Lost Language and Compromised Confidence
Recently, an interesting article regarding the impact adoptees’ “lost languages” leaves on their brains has been circulating all of my feeds. The study indicates that the same areas of the […]
Adopted + We Can Do Better
I first watched the film, Adopted, with my parents while I was in high school. I remember being the only adoptee at the film screening and thinking it would have been a […]
Flip The Script
I’m so glad that adoptees are taking back National Adoption Month this year with the hashtag #FlipTheScript. During this time of year, especially light and wonderful depictions of adoption can be […]
A seven year-old takes on National Adoption Month, Gotcha Day, and generally tells it like it is
Originally posted on ethioanonymama:
The following is from my seven year-old daughter. We came up with the questions together but the answers are 100% hers. What does it feels like…
Twin Sisters + Response
Last month, the independent film Twin Sisters aired on PBS. This documentary tells the story of twin sisters from China who were separated, one adopted by a Norwegian couple and the other […]
The Cheerios Effect: André, Jonathan & Raphaëlle’s Story (+Response)
By now, I’m sure most of you have seen this new Cheerios commercial starring a Canadian couple, Andre and Jonathan, and their beautiful daughter Raphaëlle. Touching, beautiful, and heart-warming are […]
Open Oval Office Door to all Americans
When I was younger, I proudly declared I wanted to be the president of the United States someday. This lofty dream of mine was crushed when I learned that only natural […]
What the Path to Reduce Abortions Should be – Hint, It’s Not More Adoptions
An interesting article from a birthmother’s perspective on the adoption versus abortion debate. It’s so important to include them in the conversation, as well.
Red Thread Broken 