This is an outdated post that was written during the 2016 U.S. presidential primaries, albeit not previously published. Its principal message, however, is still relevant. Back in 1968, the late senator Bobby Kennedy predicted that in 40 years it was a realistic possibility that a black man could be elected president. I wonder what would have been the reaction if someone had suggested that in 40 years a woman might also become president. Laughing hysterically? Sneers and jeers? Dumbfounded silence? But no, wait, that never would have happened. No one would have ever even thought of Read More
Because she’s a woman
Well, the election has been over for months, the inauguration has taken place, yet there is still one issue that I notice people are denying, or at least are reluctant to face. And that is, did Hillary Clinton’s gender have anything to do with her loss? The prevailing wisdom seems to be that she was a flawed candidate and that she represented ‘business as usual’ in Washington, which the majority of people no longer wanted. Those things may be true, but I can’t get myself to agree that sexism has completely been eradicated and that a woman has an equal chance of winning the presidency as a Read More
Freedom of Speech–Part 2
As I have mentioned before, I don’t believe adoptees have freedom of speech. Whenever an adopted person tries to bring up the fact that adoption is not all it's cracked to be, he or she is met with rebuttals. I analyzed several of those rebuttals in my earlier post. So now I'd like to share another rebuttal, and one that I consider the piece de resistance— “What did you want your mother to do? You were unwanted. She did what she thought was best for you by giving you up.” Aargh! Obviously, anyone who could say such a thing has been too influenced (brainwashed) by the adoption industry and Read More
Open Adoption Revealed
{Please click on ‘Read More’ to best view this post} As an expectant mother You’d never believe those nice, helpful people Were trying to coerce Until you succumb to their pressure And discover adoption is rarely for the better It's usually for the worse You believed all their promises Which seemed so fair and true Yet once you deliver the baby You may find they're done with you They made you feel so welcome "You're one of the family now" But once you hand over the baby You'll be treated like a stage actress Who’s expected to take her bow They’ll remind you Read More
A Note to Our Readers
Our readers will have noticed that our blog and Facebook page have become more political of late. But not to worry—we are as passionate as ever in our convictions about the importance of family preservation and adoptee rights. With the fate of our democracy seemingly hanging in the balance, we feel strongly that bringing attention to some of these issues is the right thing to do. For those who share our political point of view, we hope that our more political posts and Facebook updates will give you food for thought and will inspire some political action on your part. As Mother Teresa Read More
Sharing our Stories–A First Mother’s Perspective
We believe that sharing our stories is one of the best ways to counteract the prevailing narrative that adoption is always good and to show instead that it is actually much more complex, with far more negative consequences, than is generally believed in American culture. We have shared adoptee stories and are so pleased today to be able to share a story from a first mother’s perspective. Irish-born Christine Lindsay is the author of multi-award-winning Christian fiction and non-fiction as well as a motivational speaker. Her writing and speaking career began with her non-fiction memoir Read More
Bye Bye Security
The incoming administration has made it clear that revamping our social safety net, limited as it is, is one of their top priorities. Among the proposed changes is the complete repeal of the ACA/Obamacare, with the elimination of the Medicaid expansion that some states have adopted as the first step. Other proposed changes are to convert social security benefits from a guaranteed benefit to citizens based on their work history, or that of their spouse, to one that is needs based. Normally when the government determines "needs based" the figures they use are unrealistically low. Privatizing Read More
New Jersey opens Birth Certificates to Adoptees
Please read this article, “Shift In Law Will Allow Adopted Children In New Jersey To Learn Names Of Birth Parents”, and leave a comment there showing our support for open records. Every person has the right to know where he or she comes from. No person should be forced to adhere to a contract lifelong that s/he never agreed to because s/he was an infant or young child when said contract was rendered. A contract which is designed to deny him for all time one of the most fundamental aspects of human existence; knowing who one is genetically related to, knowing one’s parents, one’s Read More
I don’t drink Adoption Kool-Aid
{Please click on ‘Read More’ to best view this post} I don’t believe that the bond between a natural mother and her child is meaningless. I don’t believe that being raised in an adoptive home is the same as being raised in one’s biological home. I don’t believe my natural mother was a breeder who had me for another couple. I don’t believe adoptive parents are always better. I don’t believe that adoption agencies or attorneys who make their money off of moving a child from her biological mother to other parents have either the child or the natural parents’ best Read More
Family History Giveaway Winner
Congratulations, Marylee! You have been selected as the winner of the personal family history giveaway. You will be contacted by Nechamie's representative, Joan, via the email address you left with your comment. Joan will assist you in making the necessary arrangements for your article. If you'd like, we would be happy to publish your story here at All in the Family of Adoption. Please keep us posted. Read More
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