Why the Secrecy?

There are many adults and children living in the U.S. and the world who are a secret. No, they aren’t spies, nor are they hidden away. What is secret being how they came to exist. Donor conception has been around since the 1880s, and there are no signs of it slowing...

It’s 2020. Why Are We Terrified of Adoption Telling?

This blog was originally published on LavenderLuz.com. How do I tell my child he’s adopted? And when? Rant: I’m frustrated that these questions still come up (and surprised because my readers are adoption-savvy, so I start thinking everyone is). Who is preparing...

The Difference between Secrecy & Privacy

Traditionally, adoption has been perceived as a single event rather than a lifelong process. However, adoption affects experiences throughout life for everyone involved: the adoptive family, the birth family, and especially the child. While openness is now encouraged...
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