I Found Out I was Adopted From a DNA Test

I Found Out I was Adopted From a DNA Test

Part of me always suspected I was adopted, because my mom’s story about my birth never quite added up. She claimed I was delivered in a random town in another state because she happened to be taking a trip there. As a kid, I even found adoption...
The Last Goodbye

The Last Goodbye

This contribution came from a VANISH member (adoptee) who wanted to find a meaningful way to acknowledge the death of her mother. There are no recognised ceremonies or rituals in the adoption community to help us with our familial losses.  The gathering...