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Tag: returning to birthland

Why do Intercountry Adoptees want to know their Origins?

On July 15, 2021July 11, 2021 By lynellelongIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

The desire to know my origins is an innate and fundamental human need (and right). My need to know my origins is akin to your need to breath air that keeps you alive. Breath of Air by Tim Kakandar We only know our origins are important when we don’t have it, or access to it. …

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We are more than Numbers!

On January 5, 2021February 12, 2021 By Guest BloggerIn Uncategorized1 Comment

Brenna talks about Korean adoption statistics and how adoptees are more than these numbers.

Forget Your Past

On November 28, 2020February 12, 2021 By Guest BloggerIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

by Bina Mirjam de Boer adopted from India to the Netherlands.Originally shared at Bina Coaching. Forget your past! I was told this sentence 5 years ago today, when I visited one of my children's homes for the 2nd time. The woman who received me wasn't interested in my questions about my past and didn't even …

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The Adoption Fairy Tale

On November 9, 2020February 12, 2021 By Guest BloggerIn Uncategorized1 Comment

Sara shares the challenges of post reunion.

The Truth About Intercountry Adoption

On August 16, 2020December 17, 2021 By lynellelongIn Uncategorized1 Comment

Jessica & Lynelle share some realities of intercountry adoption.

“You can always tell a German, but you can’t tell ’em much!”

On April 17, 2020April 18, 2020 By Guest BloggerIn Uncategorized2 Comments

William Gage, shares about returning to live in Germany.

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