Adoptee Links to Linger On

Because adoptive parents need to take time to listen to the voices of another community of folks too…

 

Don’t We Look Alike – a collaborative blog written by adoptees and adoptive mothers

The Adopted Ones blog – Challenging reads from two anonymous adoptees

Declassified Adoptee – Amanda, very popular adoptee activist and blogger, blogs here.

Bitter Angry Ajumma – Jane’s an adult adoptee originally from Korea whose birth mother actually found her. She’s a published writer and now lives in Korea.

China’s Children International blog named Two World’s, One Story…What’s Yours? – Good resource for young adoptees

Neither Here Nor There – “Peach” blogs here and shares her thoughts about being adopted and adoption in general and her experience knowing her first family for 20 years.

Harlow’s Monkey – Popular blog by JaeRan Kim, adopted at the age of 3 from Korea. Published author and professional who has worked in the adoption world, this one is definitely worth reading.

Love is Not a Pie – from an adoptee who is now a biological and adoptive mother herself.

Diary of a Not-so-Angry Asian Adoptee – If the title isn’t enough to make you want to visit her site, you should. She’s a really good writer.

My Mind on Paper – words from African American Kevin Hofmann who was transracially adopted, growing up in a caucasian family

Adoptionechoes – blog by an adult adoptee from Korea who is a therapist now specializing in adoption related issues

One Voice Giving Voice – blog from Carissa Woodwyk, an adult adoptee from Korea and now a sweet friend of mine. She’s a gifted writer and speaker and brings a unique piece to the adoption conversation.

Designed With Purpose – blog from my friend Sharee Morris, adopted domestically as an infant, survivor of severe postpartum depression after the birth of her first baby and now an adoptive mom to a baby they adopted domestically. She shares honestly and vulnerably about their experience on her blog.

The Faithfull Adoptee – Miriam Christina’s blog – adult adoptee born in Canada and reunited with birth family, teenage “mum,” stepmom, and now in the midst of infertility treatments. Encouraging and honest blog.

Memoirs of an Adopted Teen – Colin, adopted from China right before aging out at 14, blogs here about his experience (in English AND Chinese). Every Chinese adoptive parent should be reading this blog to learn and encourage this guy at the same time.

Transracial Eyes – Collaborative blog from adoptees for adoptees led by Daniel Zayd. I’m a committed reader even though most entries are hard for me to read as an adoptive parent.

Spiritual Breathing – Blog of Amy, adult adoptee who has reunited with her birth mom. She isn’t so much an “adoption” blogger but blogs about her life and faith and is worth visiting.

The Cork Board – Korean adult adoptee now adoptive mom of children from Korea and Ethiopia. She blogs about faith and trust-based parenting.