Tag archives for adoptees

Should I expect my adopted child to grieve his adoption?

Hi, I am new to this, but I have had a nagging question after reading a lot of information on the internet about adult adoptees and their experiences. My adopted child is still just a baby and we have an open adoption, so I’m wondering…what should I expect to deal with as he grows and [...]

Parents for Ethical Adoption Reform

PEAR is a grassroots group of adoptive and prospective adoptive parents who have come together to discuss the lack of a unified, respected voice for adoptive families.

Our membership has grown via word of mouth to include adoptees, adoption professionals, and other persons interested in meaningful ethical adoption reform from the adoptive parent point of view.

We believe that the existing system needs strong reforms because it does not represent the best interest of the people most impacted by the system:the children and their families.

We are tired of being ignored.
We are through with being laughed at.
We are ready to fight.