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Adopteeland

One constantly intrusive thought in my head that’s been with me since I was a child has always been, “Am I alone? Am I the only one who feels this way?”

Adoption, Shame & Cocktail Parties
Amy Amy

Adoption, Shame & Cocktail Parties

Cocktail parties are so interesting, full of smiles and small talk. Sort of like the perfect pictures we post on Instagram. Everyone stands around putting on their best face, dressed so nicely, chatting, pretending.

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Latina Mislabeled
Martha Martha

Latina Mislabeled

Latinx/Hispanic Heritage month recently passed and it had me thinking back on my identity throughout the years.

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Adopteeland
Kristen Kristen

Adopteeland

One constantly intrusive thought in my head that’s been with me since I was a child has always been, “Am I alone? Am I the only one who feels this way?”

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  • Most non-adopted people oversimplify and invalidate the grief of adoptees because they assume that our families are just like other families.

    Adoptee Land by Kristen, Adoptee Contributor

  • It’s such a curious thing how being relinquished is never talked about with sorrow; but instead with applaud for the adoptive parents.

    Adoption, Shame & Cocktail Parties by Amy, Adoptee Contributor

  • I played the role of being a chameleon; not realizing the toxicity of what I was doing in allowing people to mislabel me.

    Latina Mislabeled by Martha, Adoptee Contributor

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