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Tag: myth of the better life in adoption

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.

How to Spot Racism and White Supremacy in Adoption Language

On March 26, 2021March 21, 2021 By Guest BloggerIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

Kayla Zheng adopted from China to the USA shares her thoughts on this phrase - You are Chosen.

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