Yesterday morning my 52 year old brother died suddenly. This brings back my point that blood is NOT thicker than water. If we want to put a title on it he is my adopted older brother. I am numb. It does seem real sometimes and other times it completely overwhelms me at the thought ofContinue reading “I lost my brother”
Category Archives: Adoptee life
What adopted parents should NOT do
I am an adoptee. I have a few things that I strongly suggest adopted parents do not do. You want the best possible relationship with your child that you can have. As you are considering adoption or in the process of adoption you have to prepare for the fact that your child will more thanContinue reading “What adopted parents should NOT do”
A biological death in the family
As I posted a week ago I lost my brother. He was three years older than me. I always considered him my brother not my adopted brother but in order for people to understand this blog I have to call him my adopted Brother. He lives in Michigan and I live in Florida. My oldestContinue reading “A biological death in the family”
A New Low
Really, Pennsylvania? I was today years old when I learned that one of the stipulations for receiving a summarized version of your original birth … A New Low
Please don’t ask an adoptee this!
It is hard enough sometimes to talk about being adopted. Everyone just wants to feel loved. I don’t care who you are, that’s the bottom line. You … Please don’t ask an adoptee this!
2022 goals in adoption
We need to change the laws in every state so an adoptee at the age of 18 is able to get their adoption records without a fight in court! It is every person’s right to know who their biological family is. As an adoptive it was not my choice to be given up to anotherContinue reading “2022 goals in adoption”
Sharing Some Thoughts
Adoptee Julian Washio-Collette From Dear Adoption – I complied choicelessly when you took me from my mother’s authorized 10 minute embrace the day … Sharing Some Thoughts
Regret from a Birth Father
Why I relinquished a son to adoption, and why I never would again~ Ridghaus Today’s blog is thanks to a sharing by Amber Moore Jimerson. You can read… Regret from a Birth Father https://www.lawinfo.com/resources/family-law/south-dakota/what-is-the-difference-between-a-legal-father.html https://www.justia.com/family/adoptions/contested-adoptions/
The Art of Dismissing the Adoptee’s Voice…
A post from a long time ago, one that I reposted in 2015 and that’s the post you’ll see linked below. I dug it up because a conversation happened on … The Art of Dismissing the Adoptee’s Voice…
More adoption reunions
An Adoption Reunion Roadmap 5 Tips for Adoptees In Reunion Adoption Reunion: A Success Story https://www.chicagonow.com/portrait-of-an-adoption/2014/11/eighteen-years-later-i-finally-held-my-baby-again-a-tale-of-adoption-reunion/
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