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Adoptee Activism in America

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Lynelle shares about the importance of including adoptee lived experience at the Adoption Symposium for the US Department of State in 2020.

What Adoptees Lose in Intercountry Adoption

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I normally tiptoe around adoption and never say the A word because people just don't respond well to "adoptee anger". But during the month of November, I feel it is appropriate to air my feelings on what I have anger about, in intercountry adoption. I hate that our original identities are ignored and get obliterated …

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Gabby Mentors Young Chinese Adoptees via Art

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Gabby Malpas shares her talent by mentoring younger Chinese adoptees through her artwork.