Unpacking the Layers of Adoption.
“This is my story as an adoptee—honest, raw, and hopefully inspiring."
Unpacking the Layers of Adoption.
“This is my story as an adoptee—honest, raw, and hopefully inspiring."
“This is my story as an adoptee—honest, raw, and hopefully inspiring."
“This is my story as an adoptee—honest, raw, and hopefully inspiring."
Being an adoptee has been a wild, transformative journey that’s shaped so much of who I am. I started this adoption blog as a way to unpack it all—the twists, turns, and aha moments that have brought me to where I am today.
I was born in 1972 through a closed private adoption and raised by the most loving and amazing adoptive parents. Their support and love (they are both gone now) gave me an incredible foundation. Yet, like many adoptees, I’ve had to unpack deep truths about myself. I’m making sense of why I’ve felt hypervigilant and struggled with a fear of abandonment throughout my life—and how those challenges impacted my upbringing.
Here, I’ll share honest reflections on the pivotal moments of my life. From the day I learned I was adopted to the rollercoaster of emotions and revelations since. Most recently, I’ve begun to understand why I’ve always felt a certain indifference, and it’s been a revelation, to say the least.
Now, I’m navigating the process of learning who my biological family is, and let me tell you—it’s complicated, messy, frustrating, and layered - with some JOY of frosting on top! The truth isn’t always easy to uncover, but every step brings me closer to understanding my story.
There’s so much more to share and even more to discover! This adoption blog is my space to unpack it all— these are my adoption stories.
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