Legal report by Andrea exposes Colombia's forced adoptions (1985–2001), urging victim recognition, reparations, and reforms to prevent future rights violations.
Tag: reclaiming my identity
Adoptee Birthdays
Maars shares the complex feelings that arise on her birthday as a transracial intercountry adoptee.
A Journey in Re-defining My Identity
Maya Fleischmann shares her complex journey to find her identity as a person born in Hong Kong but adopted transracially into a Jewish Russian family.
Being Truly Seen as a Filipino Adoptee
Arlynn provides the speech shared at the Philippine Global Consultation conference, Sept 2021. Her lived experience growing up Filippino in the USA.
Lifelong Impacts of Identity Loss
Lynelle shares about the impact of identity loss in intercountry adoption, including the views of other adoptees to help build a more in-depth understanding.
The Bearable Pain of Being Adopted
Kara Bos shares about learning of her father's death and the ongoing pains of adoption.
I Want My Brothers Back
Erika shares the complications after reunion with her biological siblings.
Ce n’est pas un choix
Thomas shares the complexities of being adopted.
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.