by Michelle Blanchard | Jul 7, 2025 | Articles & factsheets, Resources
By Cheyne Bull, General Psychologist & Adoptee The decision to search It often takes adoptees and people affected by family separation a long time to decide to search. This deeply personal decision can be affected by a number of factors, including the person’s...
by Michelle Blanchard | Jul 3, 2025 | Articles & factsheets, Resources
By Cheyne Bull, General Psychologist & Adoptee A very real loss Finding out someone has died that you have never had a chance to meet, or have no memory of knowing, is a very real loss. Your emotional response might feel confusing or out of perspective because you...
by Lucy Whitfield | Jun 27, 2025 | News, Resources
Reaching out to a natural relative one has been separated from through adoption is a big decision. For people who are comfortable making their own outreach, VANISH can help by providing sample letters, feedback on the letter you write, and advice and support along the...
by Michelle Blanchard | Jun 23, 2025 | Articles & factsheets, Resources
By Cheyne Bull, General Psychologist & Adoptee The impact of “not knowing”: confusion and anxiety Not knowing why a family member isn’t responding to you when you first reach out to them or doesn’t want contact is likely to cause significant distress, anxiety and...
by Michelle Blanchard | Jun 23, 2025 | News, Resources
VANISH has launched a new suite of Self-Search Mini Guides designed to support individuals who are searching for family separated by adoption. We’re grateful to the Victorian Department of Justice and Community Safety for their support in developing these...
