Adopted From Vietnam is an interactive page created for and with Vietnamese adoptees and those who love them. We’ll be continually adding information, so check back often. We hope you’ll use the comment box below to add your thoughts and suggestions. Among the topics we’ll be covering so far, you’ll find information on: Vietnam gatherings & events Vietnam adoption support groups Dating Vietnam films … Read More
Adopted From Bulgaria
Adopted From Bulgaria is an interactive page created for and with Bulgarian adoptees and those who love them. We’ll be continually adding information, so check back often. We hope you’ll use the comment box below to add your thoughts and suggestions. Among the topics we’ll be covering so far, you’ll find information on: Bulgaria gatherings & events Bulgarian adoption support … Read More
Review-Stories to Grow On – Reviewing Red Thread Sisters
Stories to Grow On My mother often suggested I put myself in someone else’s shoes when trying to understand their viewpoint or reaction to a situation. A good story allows me to do just that. And as a parent and educator I know that relating to characters or events in a story often nurtures real learning as opposed to the … Read More
The Benefits: Being There is Validating—Making Me Real
We’ve discussed the complexities related to: • Preparation • Traveling into unknowns • And those tied to the “right age to travel.” While there are no doubt countless other complexities, I thought I’d balance the table a bit and talk about the positives of a homeland journey. For starters, being there is validating. That is, for many adoptees, their very … Read More