Posts Tagged ‘adults’
How Ann Defines Family as an Adult Adoptee
The Rev. Ann Gibert is the Pastor of the United Church of Christ, Federated, in Webster, Mass. She and her husband now live in Newton. In her spare time she loves…
Read MoreLauren’s Story: How Meeting My Birth Brothers Changed My World
Lauren is a hair stylist in Massachusetts. Recently, she was reunited with two birth brothers, and she has shared her heartwarming story with BPAR. An Adoption Story by Lauren, BPAR…
Read MoreThe Masks We Wear
An adoptee may find that he or she wears a mask, showing a face to the outside world that is often only a snippet of the individual’s internal workings. Inside-Out Masks like this one provide a creative process for exploring and expressing identity.
Read MoreThe Importance of Self Care for Parents
Some parents feel guilty or undeserving for spending time on themselves. It’s time to shift that thinking! Here are some self-care suggestions …
Read MoreAdult Adoptee Groups – Community, Support, Connection
As I sit with fellow adult adoptees of color every month, I hear the voices of my adoptee tribe and realize how an adult transracial adoption group can…
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