Adopted……………And then what? by Gilli Bruce
If we want to heal, we need distinguish which bits are about being adopted and which bits are about something else...
Unspoken The Silent Truth Behind My Lifelong Trauma as a Forced Adoptee Liz Harvie with Eve Hatton
Adoptee and campaigner Liz Harvie’s book is published on 9th November in the UK
When you find your tribe - an ode to adoptee friends and meet-ups
A lovely message from Emma who found her crew of adoptees through the HTBA Patreon membership.
Return to Seoul - adoptee film screening at London's ICA + Q&A with Laure Badufle
Tickets on sale now for 8th July in London, this will be a very special adoptee event.
Adoptee retreat, June 2023, hosted by Gilli Bruce and Lara Leon
“Life-affirming” adoptee retreat held in the Lake District in June 2023, with Gilli and Lara. Find out how it went….
Forced adoption - James' story
I have no animosity towards my adoptive parents, but now realise that they were hopelessly unsuitable candidates and that the system which enabled them, was irretrievably flawed.
The In-Between Lines project at Coram
London exhibition and poetry from young people - including adoptees - on the theme of identity.
Held - a guest blog by adoptee Helen
Could my being a fragile person who easily falls apart be a consequence of not being held? Not being held when I was born, at least not by my mother.
Adoptee advocate burnout - Claire's story
As adoptees, our nervous systems can need lots of additional care and tending. You can have years of talking therapy but the body holds the score!
The dread of telling a therapist you're adopted in case they pull the plug
March 20th is the deadline to respond to the gov consultation
Introducing Adult Adoptee Movement
Find out more about this wonderful new organisation dedicated to adoptee rights.
How To Be Adopted Lake District retreat June 9-11th 2023
Answers to frequently asked questions about the 9-11 June retreat, hosted by Gilli Bruce and Lara Leon
Valid - a guest blog by adoptee Helen Mary
Poignant and relatable blog touching on adoption reunion and the courage of adoptees
What is complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (c-ptsd) as an adoptee
New guest blog by adoptee, Em
A life-changing day for adoptees to gather in community
Testimonials on our first adoptee-only virtual retreat for National Adoption Week
Thoughts on the PAC-UK adoptee day in London for NAW 2022
Connecting with others and an emotional high after a difficult National Adoption Week.
Adoptee-only virtual retreat for National Adoption Week 2022: what to expect
Find out more about the sessions we have planned for the day!
‘Did you have a good adoption?’ and other dumb questions…
Pondering this question as I contemplate my sister’s path and my own…
After the Guardian article, where else can you find How To Be Adopted?
An overview of all the places How To Be Adopted has appeared, including the AdopteesOn podcast - woo!
7 tips for adoptees who are new to this blog
What we wish we knew when we first started thinking and talking about what it means to be adopted.