You are not alone...


        These are the links I tend to peruse when I surf, everything you could possibly want to know about adoptions are within these links...


        Professional Organizations
        Adoption Triad Outreach:
        Support for all sides of the triad        		 THE EVAN B. DONALDSON ADOPTION INSTITUTE:
        Provides information on adoption research. A great resource!        		 American Adoption Congress:
        - dedicated to truth in Adoption
        The American Association of Open Adoption Agencies:
        - Non-profit Adoption Agencies Committed To Adoption Services Of The Highest Quality        		 Celebrate Adoption
        Our Mission : To advance a more positive image of adoption through public awareness, education and celebration.


        General Open Adoption Sites:
        All About Open Adoption
        From the viewpoint of an adoptive parent        		 Adoptees' Rites of Passage Things I Wish My Adoptive Parents Knew
        Reflections of adult adoptees
        Transracial Adoption Study
        A dissertation on transracial/transethnic adoption and is looking for people willing to participate in a study.        		 Open Adoption FAQ
        All you could ever need to know about open adoption...        		 Issues Facing Adult Adoptees: A look at what adoptees (like myself) deal with psychologically.


        Books & Publications
        R Squared Press
        Dedicated to open adoptions..        		 Perspectives Press
        The Infertility and Adoption Publisher        		 VideoBiographies
        A great gift for your birthchild...
        Touched By Adoption
        The book.. by Blair Matthews        		 Tapestry Books:
        The Adoption Book Catalog        		Growing Up Adopted:
        A selection of great books on the subject.


        Articles on Adoption
        Adoption (Article)
        		 Open Adoption: A four part series
        		 Planning an Adoption Placement
        Letter from the late Gov Lawton Chiles of Florida
        		 ALERT: ACLU Press Release: Judge Upholds Ban on Gays & Lesbians Adopting
        		 Salon Magazine: Mothers Who Think





        Am I missing some important ones? E-mail me the url's



        Personal stories, from those I know and love...

        Jackie's Story
        		 Cindy's site
        		 Jocelyn's Story
        Rebekah's Page
        		 Wendy's Story
        		 Julie's Story
        Lyndi's Story
        		 Lainie's Story
        		 Melissa's Story
        Lesley's story...Listmom of the OpenBmom List
        		 Heather's Adoption page
        		 Another Heather's Story


        On my travels on the web, a number of inspirational pieces about adoption have crossed my path. As they have touched me, I wanted to return the favor and pass them on... I hope you find them as informative as I have....

        The Gift of Life : A birthmother's beautiful letter to her newborn baby.
        No, Dorothy, I'm Not Angry... : A heartwarming article from a woman to her birthmother.
        From God's Arms to My Arms to Yours... : A beautiful song done by Michael Maclean, from a birthmother to her baby's adoptive parents.
        Bonding Before Birth : Scientific Research that proves what we adoptees and birthmother have known all along.
        In Honor of BirthMother's Day/Mother's Day : Two inspirational pieces that I found tearjerking, get your Kleenex ready!!
        Bonding Before Birth : Scientific Research that proves what we adoptees and birthmother have known all along.
        An adoptee's letter to his birthmother: A fantastic and sentimental piece we all can relate to.

        For some fantastic poetry, CLICK HERE
        OTHER ONLINE ADOPTION SUPPORT GROUP/MAILING LISTS

        • Alana's SunFlower List:
          Drop a line to Alana or visit her site at http://members.aol.com/alanamil/birthmom.html. This list is more appropriate for birthmothers who are searching, or birthmoms in a closed adoption. But the women here are absolutely wonderful and loving. I was on this list for a while, and found it very comforting and it helped immensely.

        • Yvette's Open Adoption List::
          This list is more oriented for all members of the adoption triad, focusing more on those involved in open or semi-open adoptions, including adoptive parents, family members, and birthparents. I'm currently on this list, and to subscribe, send an email to LISTSERV@HOME.EASE.LSOFT.COM and, in the text of your message (not the subject line), write: SUBSCRIBE OPEN-ADOPTION

        • Lesley's Baby Birthmom List::
          This list is for birthmothers in open or semi-open adoptions, many whom are still pregnant, and many of whose birthcildren are yet very young. Click here for Lesley's page.

        • AIML- The Adoptees Mailing List::
          E-mail support group for Adoptees, the best way to find who you are looking for TONS of Adoption Links Click here

        • Lost and Found::
          A GREAT NEW MAILING LIST for ALL Members of the Adoption Triad, Adoptees, Birth Moms, Adoptive Parents, Grandparents and All other family members can be joined by sending E-mail to: Lost and Found List in the body of the msg put: "subscribe lfl-digest your e-mail address" The list is a great place where we all can get together and understand & support one another!

        • Adoption reform:
          Want to get involved? Click here!!

        • Voices of Adoption:
          For all sides of the triad...


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