It’s Not About You, and other adventures in privilege
Originally posted on days like crazy paving:
The other day, as I was contributing a few choice witticisms to the hashtag #whitefeministsbelike, I heard the dreaded wailing in the background.…
Monthly Archives: February 2014
Honoring the Life and Death of Hyunsu O’Callaghan
Though there have been many posts on other blogs already about the death of little Hyunsu O’Callaghan, I felt that I too needed to process the events of this past […]
Regina doctor who lied to Ukrainian authorities on adoption papers can’t raise children in Canada, court rules
While it’s interesting that Cheshenchuk was hoping to adopt children she would share a common language, cultural connection, and citizenship with… I’m so sick of hearing stories about people trying […]
Common Red Herrings in Adoption Discourse: That Happens in Biological Families Too
Originally posted on Life, Adopted:
I find it rather interesting that when adult adoptees express and share thoughts on our younger counterparts being abused or killed while in the care…
My Kids Aren’t My ‘Adopted’ Kids (+ Response)
This article was posted by Ann Brenoff on February 10, 2014 on the HuffPost Parents Blog. I agree with the author’s point that “adopted daughter” isn’t always necessary when depicting […]
Parents Searching for Parents?
From the time I was little, I remember carrying around a deep sadness about my missing family. I would tell my mother and others how I missed my birthmother. I […]
KIDS LIKE ME IN CHINA (Review)
Authors: Ying Ying Fry and Amy Klazkin, Photography by Ying Ying Fry, Brian Boyd, and Terry M. Fry Rating: ★★★★★ Plot Summary: Kids Like Me in China is about an eight […]
Red Thread Broken 