Even If I Could Find my Birthmother – Fear Prevents Me
For most of my life, I've said I am fine without knowing my birth/first mother. That is untrue. The reality…
I saw the adoption epic Lion. I was underwhelmed.
I put off watching Lion for months now, afraid it would be too emotional for me. I’d built it up,…
India’s Newest President is Dalit.
His name is Ram Nath Kovind and he’s Dalit (formerly known as untouchable). You may read that he's Dalit, viewing…
Joy and Isolation: My Experience as a Stay-at-Home Dad – Part II
Thanks to all who commented, shared and gave feedback on Part I. I did not realize that many stay-at-home moms…
Joy and Isolation: My Experience as a Stay-at-Home Dad – Part I
I recently began the hardest and most rewarding job of my life, being a stay-at-home dad. I lost my job…
Adoptees Grow Up, Stop Treating Us Like Perpetual Children!
I've become more aware of the infantilization of adult adoptees, due to my work with the Adoptee Rights Campaign to…
I Took a Privilege Walk. Here’s what I Thought.
In early February of 2017, I participated in a ‘Privilege Walk.’ It's an exercise examining an individual’s levels of privilege…
If My Adoption Story is ‘Valuable’ to You, then Pay Me for Telling it.
My wife and I were driving somewhere recently and began talking about Bill and Hillary Clinton's speaking fees, between $150,00…
A Few Welcome Changes to International Adoption Rules
In the fall of 2016, the US Department of State presented new rules regarding inter-country adoptions for those adopting foreign-born…
Do you want to see the world? – Thoughts on Fatherhood
Our daughter Sonali Robyne Bryant was born on May 26, 2016. Her name means 'golden' in Hindi. Robyne is my…