Intercountry adoptee Lakshmi Cashmore writes about the questions she can’t quite answer — and what it means to build a life from them anyway.

Adoptee Cheyne Bull reflects on how their lived experience has shaped their work in social services and how speaking openly about adoption supports one’s own healing.

Adoptee Chris reflects on what he gained from attending the VANISH peer support groups.

Mousumi’s adoption from India to Australia was supposed to be a happy ending, but instead, it marked the beginning of new struggles.

After more than two years of searching, adoptee Jo was able to reconnect with her mother after more than 50 years apart.

“Adoption, from the perspective of an adoptee”

I am still searching for my identity as it was lost at birth.

“Infans VOIC’D”

Based on real stories of adult adoptees, this powerful audio-drama gives voice to the lifelong impact of closed-records adoption in Australia.

“The Events”

I don’t have any recollection of actually being told that I was adopted. I have always known. We had a book called “Don’t tell me about Goldilocks”

“It’s hard to tell a story when half of it is missing.
When it’s more question than answer, more echo than voice…”

“A Complete Story”

The meditative lapping of sea water against the ribs of my shiny little, walnut shaped boat, are rhythmic, soothing, calming.