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Sly
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People who have been "touched" by adoption are usually acutely aware of National Adoption Awareness Month. I think that for most of us it is the cruelest possible time of the year.
On the first of the month we will launch our new activist organization, Senior Mothers Adoption Activist Coalition, SMAAC, our website and our new initiatives geared at obtaining justice for mothers of the EMS/BSE. We have several things in the works right now.
Because we are so very AWARE of adoption, in SMAAC we choose to call it National Adoption BEwareness Month, and we will wear our ribbons, red for passion, black for mourning, and white for hope. The month will culminate in National Strange and Mournful Day, November 30, named after a line of the Paul Simon song. |
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Mary G
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I would never participate in this, however I do wear my Adoption BE-Wareness ribbon all month and do help with regday activities. I hand out pamphlets at school to young female students that inform them about adoption from my side of the issue. I hand out literature about ISRR (International Soundex Reunion Registry) and also talk to young adoptees about search and reunion and the reality of what adoption does to families... |
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tish
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it makes me hug the son i almost lost to adoption, a little tighter. |
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monkeykitty83
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Adoption Awareness Month was designed to raise awareness about the children waiting in foster care for adoptive families. That's what the month is about, for me... awareness of the children in the foster care system who need permanent and stable homes. That's what I'll be thinking about that month.
I doubt I'll really do anything differently, though, as I generally find myself speaking in support of foster care adoption at times when it seems appropriate anyway. November won't really be different from the rest of the year for me. |
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Laurel J
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I'll be trying to ignore it. I'm aware of adoption every month.
Adoption needs reform, not promotion. |
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Just a Mom
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It kind of makes me sorry that I adopted in November. Now everyone will think I adopted in November for that purpose. Blah. |
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Gaia Raain
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You know...I'm honestly not sure what it means to me. But I certainly have a different take on it than I did last year, that's for damn sure. |
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Santa's Lil' Helper
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No doubt Chase Bank is happy that they will be getting new applications for their "New Additions" program. Am I the only adoptive parent who is concerned that banks are fostering financial irresponsibility by offering equity lines of credit to pay exorbitant adoption fees?
With a 700 BILLION Bailout of American financial institutions this should never be encouraged.
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BOTZ
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While I am, as someone else mentioned also, AWARE of adoption every month...and every day...the ONLY celebration I will be participating in during November is that of Thanksgiving. I will be spending 8 lovely days (as I do every "even" year -- '06, '08, etc.) with my NATURAL family and being THANKFUL that we have reunited and that the darkest part of my adoption is OVER!
Just in case anyone is interested, we (hubby and I) spend "odd" Thanksgivings with HIS family -- the family that adopted me already got 30 Thanksgivings that they were NOT entitled to with me. I will not consider spending another with them until I have "made up" all the time that the adoption machine stole from my natural family and me...so, in about 60 years...let's all check back and maybe I'll let you know if I've changed my mind.
Thanks for asking!
BSE baby who'd love to get one of SLY's ribbons for my MOM! |
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Heather Leigh
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I agree with Monkeykitty...This is supposed to be about the children that truly need a home. The ones in foster-care. But, unfortunately the adoption agencies hijacked it to suit their needs and line their pockets.
I will be acknowledging the month of November as Lung Cancer Awareness month in honor of my Aunt & Grandpa. |
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Gershom
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I will be participating in the Annual Demons of Adoption poll to show the industry how I really feel.
Heres the release for it:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Last year we instituted our annual Demons of Adoption Award to raise a voice against adoption propaganda and the self congratulatory practices of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute's annual Angels in Adoption Awards
This year we continue that tradition. Until November 1 you will have the opportunity to vote for the recipient of this year's award.
The nominees are:
* LDS Family Services for using coercive tactics in obtaining infants for adoption and for not respecting paternal rights;
* The makers of Juno for helping to groom and brainwash a whole new generation of girls and young women to be walking incubators for the the adoption industry;
* Adoption.com for systematically banning voices that oppose current adoption practices and their continuous pro-adoption propaganda;
* Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute for awarding persons and organizations that promote the one sided point of view of the adoption industry;
* Adoptions from the Heart for their continued cooperation with the totally corrupt Indian orphanage Preet Mandir;
* Amici dei Bambini for being the driving force behind the concept of European Adoptions, as a way to re-open adoptions from Romania;
* CPS in various states for pushing for quick adoptions on flimsy allegations to meet targets and quotas;
* UK Local authority Social Services for pushing for quick adoptions on flimsy allegations to meet targets and quotas;
* Canadian Children's Aid Society for pushing for quick adoptions on flimsy allegations to meet targets and quotas;
* District of Columbia Child and Family Services Agency for for not checking up on Renee Bowman.
You can cast your vote by following this link: http://poundpuplegacy.org/node/21959
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Mei-Ling
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I actually had no idea.
I doubt I'll be doing anything except for my usual blogging and keeping tabs on the blogosphere. |
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Philippa
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I dislike the British equivilent as all we seem to get in the media are adoptive parents raving on about how 'wunnerful' adoption is and how they have the perfect adopted kids and the perfect life now that they are fulfilled. I would rather see positive adoption reform be brought to the attention of the public so that they understand the real truth behind adoption. It may put some people off adopting but then if it means only those who genuinely want to adopt in the best interest of the child that is good. |
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Independ"ant"
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I would put a couple signs in my yard against the immorality and criminal activities within adoption but I wouldn't want the neighborhood children forced into the US from foreign countries to see them.
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mom lost 66
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we call it national Awareness month because as a mother of loss
you must Be ware of the adoption industry they want your child
SMAAC
EMS/BSE |
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LisaHW
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I'm an adoptive mother, and I didn't realize November is NAAM. Maybe I'll do something on my adoption blog.
http://adoptionlwarren.blogspot.com/2008/08/open-adoption-things-to-consider-before.html
(My idea for you may be to start a site or write a few things and post them on appropriate websites.) |
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Irene Miller
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nothing at all, cant adopt the politics as it is |
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Carnie C
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i was thinking of hosting a little soiree -- maybe some appetizers like saurkraut on ritz crackers or spam with some cheez whiz (i just love that stuff -- nice little tip on it so you can make some fancy stars on the crackers!). i think we'll sit around, drink some TJ Swan (it is a fancy occasion you know) and just have some fun! |
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Kimber
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I think putting a child up for adoption is a selfless act done out of love to give your child a better life. The easy way out is certainly abortion. I'm not against abortion, I feel a woman has a right to choose, but I am so thankful to my biological mother (whom I've never met) for choosing the selfless option. If not for her love, I wouldn't be here. I do think Adoption Awareness Month should be about awareness of all the issues...including those faced by adult adoptees. Our rights are being ignored. We are unable to look at our own records. I know an adoptee who has to pay considerably more for life insurance because he can't prove his parents are alive--I think such practices should be considered discrimination and made illegal. |
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vas
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Attending an adoption day event with my family of 4 adopted children to celebrate the finalization of the adoption of my youngest adopted child. |
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I did not know they had an awareness month for adoption. I guess i will think about people adopting their kids out. |
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crazychickizback
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Not much at the moment. When I'm ready to be a mother, if it turns out I am infertile, I'll help spread the word in hopes of encouraging those unfit or unwilling to parent to consider the option. |
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