by Hana Crisp | Mar 16, 2026 | Articles & factsheets, Resources
By Cheyne Bull, General Psychologist & Adoptee Right to connection For people impacted by adoption and family separation, it is natural to wish to find out about and connect with possible siblings. For some this might be a general curiosity whilst for...
by Hana Crisp | Mar 5, 2026 | Articles & factsheets, Resources
This is a guest article by Nicole McGrath, an Australian adopted person and certified breathwork facilitator based in the UK. Have you ever felt the urge to lie down, to be held, to simply stop – and then immediately judged yourself for it? For many...
by Hana Crisp | Feb 18, 2026 | Articles & factsheets, Resources
Many people searching for family members choose to work with volunteer researchers often known as “Search Angels.” These volunteers may assist with genealogy research, DNA analysis, online databases, and record tracing. Some people find them helpful and empowering in...
by Hana Crisp | Jan 22, 2026 | Personal Stories, Resources
By Chris Sargaent, adoptee I came to VANISH’s peer support group not looking for comfort, but for clarity. I’m 60 now. After nearly two years of therapy working through adoption trauma and the patterns of self-sabotage it created, I needed to hear from...
by Hana Crisp | Dec 16, 2025 | Articles & factsheets, Resources
By Cheyne Bull, General Psychologist & Adoptee Adoption, like other poorly understood life experiences, can attract all sorts of myths and singular narratives. Just a few of these are: Adoptees are lucky and/or have a lot to be grateful for People who adopt...
by Hana Crisp | Dec 15, 2025 | Articles & factsheets, Resources
Adoption and family separation have lifelong impacts and many people benefit from longterm counselling or other therapeutic support, either on a regular basis or intermittently at different points in their lives. VANISH understands the importance of accessing...
