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What does being adopted mean to you?

 Being adopted is an evocative, meaningful experience that is often difficult to express. For some, it has become a central aspect of their identity. For others, it flies under the radar. For many, the meaning of being adopted evolves and shifts over time, often in surprising ways! It’s intertwined with other losses, traumas, relationships and life leaps. Adult adoptees can feel blindsided by the power of their feelings and daunted by the task of moving forward. They wonder, “Will it ever get any easier? And, if yes, what does that path look like?

Being an adoptive family is also complex. Just when adoptive parents think they understand their child, teen or young adult, everything changes! Like adoptees, adoptive parents may also be affected by the lack of information and break in continuity in parenting them, and safety issues, all of which can help to pave the way. The task of being an adoptive parent humbles even the seasoned parent, making it difficult to feel empowered.

I’ve been dedicated to helping adoptive families for 20 years. In an era of information overload, I bring clarity, insight and simple strategies to your questions, concerns and fears. As a psychotherapist and adoption specialist, I’ve seen hundreds of adoptees and parents. And, yes, I bring a lifetime of experience as an adoptee, which informs and enriches the work.