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Tag: mental illness and adoption

Finding Strength in the Darkest Hour

On March 25, 2022July 25, 2022 By Desiree MaruIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

Stephanie shares about losing her adoptive brother, homeless and mentally ill; the long term outcomes for some adoptees and how it impacts her moving forward.

What Needs to be Done about Abuse within Adoptive Families?

On June 21, 2020May 26, 2023 By lynellelongIn Uncategorized2 Comments

Lynelle's part 3 of 3 on Sexual Abuse within Adoption.

Mental Health and Adoption

On October 17, 2018January 3, 2019 By lynellelongIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

Lynelle writes critically about the lack of understanding and support for intercountry adoptees who live with mental illness.

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