Milagros Forrester shares with ICAV about her return trips to Peru and how it impacted her search for identity and belonging.
Tag: adoptive family
Family and Xmas Times
Lynelle shares her mix of feelings for adoptive family at key times like Xmas.
Family thoughts during this time of Year
by Bina Mirjam de Boer adopted from India to the Netherlands and available at Bina Coaching. December is a month all about fun and family. Many people won't be able to celebrate Christmas with their family this year. For many adopted people, December is a difficult month every year because they are extra aware that …
Adoptee Dualities
Abby explores the complex dualities adoptees face, from identity and family connections to cultural struggles, highlighting the emotional toll of navigating adoption experiences.
I Don’t See Colour!
ICAV Blogger Collaborative Series #2 addressing adoption colour blindness.
Identity, Lost & Found
Abby reflects on reclaiming her Latina identity after growing up in a white Jewish family, highlighting the impact of adoption practices on self-worth and cultural connection.
The King
When young, many of us adoptees mimic what we know adults want us to say.
LION Review by ICAV
Lynelle writes her thoughts after watching the film LION, about Saroo adopted from India after being a lost child.
Complexities of Intercountry Adoption
Lynelle shares on intercountry adoption, together with her own experience and hearing from many fellow adoptees on a range of questions asked by a journalist.