CNN discusses how transracial adoptees navigate identity
One adoptee says about his mom and is quoted, "Mom always turned everything that was an obstacle into confidence."
One adoptee says about his mom and is quoted, "Mom always turned everything that was an obstacle into confidence."
The high court reversed a decision by a trial judge who found that Ramsey Shaud had acted too late to stop the adoption of his daughter, born in January 2010.
The show is aimed at educating viewers on the ins and outs of the adoption process. The series debuts on Tuesday, October 30th at 10/9c on LOGO!
The first full episode can be viewed HERE
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A documentary about a journey of self-discovery and reflection; of resilience and success. Cath Turner, an adoptee with Vietnamese roots wanted to talk about identity, belonging, racism and multiculturalism.
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Activity days - sometimes dubbed Adoption parties - have attracted controversy, being described by some as cattle markets, or adoption speed-dating.
Adoption fairs, where foster children and prospective parents mingle, are like 'speed dating.' They're ineffective and damaging. Listen to someone who was adopted by parents after meeting at one of these fairs.
Individuals accessing each other without the support or preparation that can be so helpful in negotiating these new relationships.
Read More…TLC aired a reality show BirthMoms on May 17th. The shows premise was to follow the lives of 3 pregnant women struggling with the decision of adoption.
Most international adoptions are closed but a growing number of parents are searching and “opening” these adoptions . Here's a NY Times article describing such a situation.