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Suicide Amongst Adoptees

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Hilbrand shares about the trauma in relinquishment and adoption and the connection with suicide amongst adoptees.

My Adoption Day Is An Anniversary of Loss

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Mary shares how Adoption Day anniversary can trigger feelings of grief and loss that pervade her life; coming to terms with it, making the most of life now.

We Need To Talk About Adoptee Suicide, Now

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Lina shares part 2 of her discussion into adoptee suicide - something we must talk about if we are going to provide a more supportive space.