10 Quotes About Adoptee

Adoption is a wonderful thing, but it can also be very difficult. Adjusting to life as an adopted person can be tough. The feelings of not belonging, not having a family, or not being able to feel like you are part of something make it difficult for some people. However, other people have found joy and fulfillment in their adoption experiences Read more

There are many reasons to have hope and faith that the feeling of being adopted will pass. Here are some quotes that can help you find strength.

Blood can help make family, but family often transcends blood.
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Blood can help make family, but family often transcends blood. DaShanne Stokes
Discovering that I was adopted redefined my entire world, but...
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Discovering that I was adopted redefined my entire world, but it taught me that who you are doesn't change. DaShanne Stokes
Being denied their original birth certificates isn't just a problem...
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Being denied their original birth certificates isn't just a problem for adoptees. It's a social problem, requiring social change. DaShanne Stokes
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Adoptees deserve open records because deception and partial truths do not set us free. DaShanne Stokes
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Adoption isn't just a childhood experience, it's a life-long experience. DaShanne Stokes
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It's illegal to deny people their records due to race or gender. Adoptees deserve the same rights and protections. DaShanne Stokes
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Adoption is a lifelong journey. It means different things to me at different times. Sometimes it is just a part of who I am. Other times it is something I am actively going through. Kelly DiBenedetto
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Adoptee rights are everyone's rights, and they deserve to be protected. DaShanne Stokes
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If the system were designed to protect adoptees, why do so many have to fight for their rights? DaShanne Stokes