Adoptees for adoption reform: Would you all consider getting together and writing a book?

kateiskate

Sure! I'd be interested in that.

I'd also be interested in compiling a book of adoption stories written by adoptees.

Also I'd be interested in writing some "real" stuff for adopted teens and young adults, with a focus on transracial ones. There were books on being an Asian teen when I was a teenager, but I never saw anything about being a transracial adoptee and a teen. Being a teenager is a confusing time in a person's life and I think a book geared towards adopted teens would be a great resources for kids and parents.

And lastly I'd be interested in writing kids books, picture books about adoption in a "real" but gentle way. I love picture books and would love to make them my career one day.

eta: I also wanted to add that I think there is a need for more fiction relating to adoption and the true affect that it has on people. Both for teens and adults.

Mei-Ling

I would.

But I'd highly prefer to do it with transracial adoptees rather than domestic adoptees. This is not meant to be a personal jab at anyone; it would be my preference simply because transracial adoption adds an extra layer of complexity that domestic adoptees don't have to deal with.

I still think it would be extremely important for domestic adoptees to write a book based on their experiences though. :) We could always use more voices.

cantstopLinnyG

I DO think we could get together and speak as "one", with adoptees, and even with first Moms and adoptive parents...as long as were on the same page, so to speak. ;)

However, I could not participate if it promoted infant adoption or the corrupt agencies that keep it going.

I mean, we do have certain rights under the constitution, and if someone didn't like how the book was going, they could quit and write their own based on their beliefs/truths. That includes myself.

Bodhi

Sure... there is a huge need for reform when it comes to adoptees. Even though I had a pretty positive experience myself, I recognize how screwed up this process is. I had a very lively discussion last night with my husband about the staggering number of things that needed to change (lively because I got pretty passionate about it).

However, I think that it's difficult to change or comment on the adoptee experience/process without including the First Mother experience/process. They are naturally connected.

One of the main things I personally want to change about Adoption is the inability to access records - time begins with me, so to speak. I think the first step in breaking that cycle and illustrating that we're not satisfied with that bond being broken is to include both Adoptees and First Mothers in any reform conversations.

Flying Monkey #073177

I would be willing to put my story, views and name on any publication that adequately shows my personal truths and beliefs without using them to promote an agenda I do not believe in.

It wouldn't matter if we all spoke with one voice as long as we all spoke about similar topics. When compiling different stories unity becomes the editors job.

Laurel J

I'd love to.

And I'd love to read the book the first mothers write too!

Philippa

Hey Lori, yes left again but surely as we're not good enough mothers maybe we should write our own book together.

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