In the past, adoption has been a fairly taboo subject. This was often because of the stigma attached to having a child outside of marriage, or the shame of not being able to care for a child. Because of this, many adult adoptees were adopted under a closed adoption, meaning that they did not receive … Read more
Adoption
Adoptions come in all shapes and sizes. Some people are adopted at birth while others are adopted when they’re a teenager. Some people grow up knowing they’re adopted while some aren’t told until they’re older. While some people don’t have any interest in meeting their birth parents, many do. Just as there are many different … Read more
Finding information about your birth family can be extremely difficult in many states. Even with the rise of adoptee rights groups fighting for unrestricted access to records and information, there are still no federal mandates regarding adoption records, as each state sets its own rules. If you live in a state with extremely strict rules, … Read more
Putting together a family tree after adoption is often framed in one way: an adoptee searching for biological parents. However, there are many other moving parts to the puzzle, each equally important. Whether you’ve just found out that a biological sibling you had was placed for adoption, or you’ve always known but never known how … Read more
Whether you’ve been adopted, you’re estranged from your family, or you have estranged relatives, it might be difficult to find your living biological relatives. However, if you want to connect with your family, you’re going to have to start somewhere, and finding out their names is a great first step. It’s actually not as difficult … Read more
If you were adopted, you may eventually come to a time when you want to get in touch with your biological family. After all, it’s nice to know who your biological parents are, especially if you really don’t know anything about them. Nothing says you have to stay in contact, but it’s satisfying to know … Read more