Over the course of the past three weeks I’ve had two interactions with people regarding international adoption. Both were curious to know my thoughts on the topic because I was adopted. But their reasons for talking about the subject were vastly different.
Category: international adoption
Does Transnational Adoption=Cultural Genocide?
Recently I’ve heard people discuss international adoption and those who decry the practice say it’s a form of “cultural genocide.” Really?! It was referenced here as a reason some people are against international adoption.” I have a real problem calling international adoption “cultural genocide.”
Blog’s First Birthday
Last week was my one year anniversary of beginning this blog. That is hard for me to believe. To begin with I’d like to say thank you to everyone who has read my scribbling on this page. It thrills me to know that people are reading and commenting on what I have written. I have… Continue reading Blog’s First Birthday
A Mea Culpa and some Clarification- Part Two
In my last post here, I discussed ways in which a child stay connected with their birth culture. Over time I think there has been more of an emphasis placed on helping an adopted child stay in touch with their heritage than there was 20 years ago or more.
A Mea Culpa and some Clarification-Part One
This blog is about how I feel. I was not trying to offend or make blanket statements in my last post. Before I go further, I realized I made some black and white pronouncements as my friend Carolyn (herself an adoptee) pointed out in my last entry. This post and the next one will generally… Continue reading A Mea Culpa and some Clarification-Part One
Musings on the “Benefits of International Adoption.”
My apologies for such a long time in between posts! Since I’m a DC resident I’ve been dealing with the snow, and that coupled with my graduate school studies have kept me quite busy. I’ve got some new posts in the pipeline coming soon, so be patient with me. Some of you may have seen… Continue reading Musings on the “Benefits of International Adoption.”
The Haitian Adoption Conundrum
At the risk of sounding too negative, and as awful as the events are in Haiti, a family must be fully prepared emotionally if they are going to adopt a Haitian earthquake orphan. To want to save the kids is a rational, human response, but that doesn’t make adoption the right one.
Exploring Adoption Consciousness
I have two adopted siblings who are also from India, but we are not blood relatives. A lot of people wonder if they are involved within the adoption field like me. Do they speak about it or share their thoughts with non adopted people? The simple answer is no. Without putting them on the spot… Continue reading Exploring Adoption Consciousness
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Friends, Greetings from snowy, cold, New Jersey. I am here with my entire family celebrating Christmas and it’s been wonderful. I hope you are all having a beautiful time with your families and loved ones this Holiday Season. I would like to thank you so much for reading and responding to my blog. It has… Continue reading Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Children of “their own.”
I happened upon this article last week and it brought up a few long standing topics in the adoption arena. But there’s one particular issue I’d like to examine today and that is the idea of an adopted child as “second best.” “Adopting a New Attitude” I get really annoyed when I tell people I’m… Continue reading Children of “their own.”
Donaldson Institute-Identity Study
Hello everyone, I apologize for not writing in a long while. My graduate studies are keeping me quite busy, as it’s nearly the end of the semester. I just found this article over the weekend and it’s full of issues that I’ve written here on my blog so far. Check it out below. Adopted From… Continue reading Donaldson Institute-Identity Study
Elton John and Celebrity Adoptions
Once again another celebrity is getting into the adoption game. A number of people want to know my thoughts about celebrity adoption, you are about to hear them.
From Indifference to Love: How my Affection for India Evolved –Part Two
The 2nd part of my personal journey from being ashamed about my Indian birth to fully embracing India as “mine.”
Thoughts to a Teacher regarding Adopted Children
A resource for teachers from an adoptive parent
Thin Slicing my Name and Physical Appearance
Having a western name, but being brown skinned and the confusion that arises because of it.