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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Voiceless No More
Update: I’m happy to report that the administer and I have been able to resolve our differences and move forward in a respectful manner. Nevertheless, adoptees’ voices are still largely […]
How One Class Changed My Life
Last night, I had the privilege of giving this (modified slightly) speech at my college for the incoming first year students. My story stood next to seven other remarkable narratives […]
“Someone complimented me on my English last summer. This was my response.”
Originally posted on Vocal Context:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOd6wLOUiPU This is a new performance piece I wrote for the VASTA Cabaret in London this summer at my alma mater, the Royal Central School…
I Am Not My Dad’s Girlfriend
One of my favorite vacation spots when I was young was the very iconic Disney World in Orlando, Florida. I loved Disney movies, all of the princesses, and going on […]
Finding Joy (Review)
Finding Joy Authors: Marion Coste, Yong Chen (Illustrator) Ranking: ★☆☆☆☆ Plot: Finding Joy is about a baby who is abandoned in China and about a Caucasian family who wants another child. […]
Why I (An Adoptive Parent) Am Not Pro-Adoption
by my Mother – retired social worker, adoptive parent, voracious reader How many times have I looked at my daughter over the last seventeen years and been thankful for her […]
Red Thread Broken 