by Alice DiverAs an adoptee, this is the season to be careful – multiple triggers abound. various forms of ‘orphan’ or adoptee fiction seem popular this time of year (Elf, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Anne… 

by Akara SkyeMost of society wants young children to believe in the magic of Santa Claus, the gifting of the Tooth Fairy, and perhaps the joy of the Easter Bunny. But when the child pushes… 

By Liz DeBetta, Ph.D. As an adoptee, one of the things I obsess about is the concept of home. I have spent many years trying to find “home.” I moved across the country, almost married… 

By Janell StrubeMost December babies get called Christmas babies, but I was no Christmas gift– unless you consider regifting a baby to be a valid present.Ah, adoption.Years ago, I stumbled across the book, Twenty Things… 

By Daryn Watson The holiday season is often viewed as a “joyous” time for family and friends to get together in celebration.What happens, though, if you are alone and you don’t have anyone to celebrate… 

I’d like to take up a bit of space to introduce myself. My name is Hannah Andrews, and I’m AKA’s current newsletter and blog editor. I’m a Baby Scoop Era US domestic adoptee. I was… 

by Anne HeffronIt can be tricky making friends when part of your brain thinks if your mother didn’t like you, why would anyone else. Maybe the making part isn’t as hard as the keeping part.… 

by Sharon Fieker CumminsI placed my daughter for adoption in August of 1969. The social worker told me to go on with my life— like the adoption didn’t happen. I did just that and didn’t… 

by Jean WidnerFrom deep inside the womb, I know both love and sadness. They ripple through my blood, my bones, and intertwine to create the essence of me. ​ ​This invisible truth sits inside, certain, a…