SAAM’s complaint to the Scottish government about short-form birth certificates for adoptees
The Scottish Adult Adoptee Movement (SAAM) has formally complained to the Scottish government about short form birth certificates for adoptees.
My parent was adopted - guest blog from Sandra
Adoption affects generations. Sandra is looking to connect with other children of adoptees.
Out of the fog, into the body: how breathwork helped me finally come home
Guest blog on how we inherit breath patterns in utero, and the effect this has on adopted people and our nervous system regulation…
Join the historic forced adoption apology protest - 16th July, London
Join Zara Phillips, the Movement for an Adoption Apology (MAA) and more on July 16th in London!
Exploring adoption and wellbeing with Lara Leon
Get to know adoptee, therapist and YouTuber Lara Leon…
Finding a peer support group for adopted people or an adoptee meet-up
8 in 10 adoptees have never (knowingyl!) met another adopted person. Let’s change that!
Adoption, ADHD, and EMDR - a personal journey on the path to self
“After most sessions, as challenging and painful as they were, I slowly shed the layers of trauma,” by Carole Dwelly
Adoptees have been gaslit on a grand scale - by Gilli Bruce
There is no comprehension of the loneliness and feeling of being misunderstood that impacts upon the daily life of adoptees.
2024 adoptee round up
Highlights of the year including BBC Radio 4 Women’s Hour and new adoptee groups springing up!
An adoptee's experience with somatic therapy
“After my daughter was born 7 years ago, how I felt about my adoption was always at the forefront of my mind and it was starting to affect my life a lot more noticeably.”
"It's harder to think about a bigger trauma than relinquishment" - Paul Sunderland on adoption
Adult Adoptee Movement webinar with adoptee ally Paul Sunderland
Adoption Impacts - Rejection and People Pleasing - by Gilli Bruce
New blog post from the popular adoptee author and therapist Gilli Bruce
Adoptee retreat spring 2024
Gilli Bruce and Lara Leon report from their second UK retreat for adoptees….
Crawling away from ‘The Adoption Fog’ and learning to fly above it By H.J Weston aka The Happy Alien
“My journey has provided more than just insights into myself and adoption but into human nature and society with more clarity.”
So many unanswered questions - transracial late-discovery adoptee Ryan
“I struggle to know where I fit in – my adoptive family, Morocco, Scotland, and even with other adopted people.”
‘Incredible community vibe and feelings of belonging’
Fabulous feedback from our January 2024 adoptee online retreat
Claire’s 2023 round-up for adoptees
Return to Seoul, the Ofsted victory and other highlights! Plus what’s coming up in 2024…
NO HO HO MERRY CHRISTMAS!! - guest blog from adoptee Angela
Does the thought of Christmas send your emotions into your stomach where it lurches and churns…?
Are you coming to the online retreat 20th Jan 2024?
Affected by being adopted? Join Claire and Gilli for this event with interactive sessions, yoga + the chance to connect with other adoptees…