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Tag: loss of our fathers

Shape Shifting

On August 12, 2021August 12, 2021 By Guest BloggerIn China, Grief and Loss, Illicit Adoption, Trauma in Adoption, UncategorizedLeave a comment

Daughter lost via adoption from her Chinese father, tells her perspective of the complexities reunion brings up for them both and the losses that remain lifelong.

The Sin of Love

On August 5, 2021August 5, 2021 By Guest BloggerIn Grief and Loss, Illicit Adoption, Trauma in Adoption, Uncategorized2 Comments

Chinese father who lost his daughter via intercountry adoption shares his story of loss and hope, now reunion and the memories and pain it has brought up.

The Bearable Pain of Being Adopted

On April 24, 2021April 21, 2021 By Guest BloggerIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

Kara Bos shares about learning of her father's death and the ongoing pains of adoption.

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