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Adoptee Advocates of Michigan @aaom-adoptees.bsky.social · 12h

Whether you're a Korean adoptee reconnecting with your heritage, a member of the broader adoptee community, or someone who appreciates global music and culture, this event offers a meaningful opportunity to gather, reflect, and celebrate resilience through art. 🥚 www.tickettailor.com/events/korea...

Image of Korean musicians in traditional apparel in front of beautiful Korean architecture. Text: The Korean Traditional Music Orchestra of the Blind (KTMOB) Monday, October 20th, 2025 at 6:30pm. Calvin University Covenant Fine Arts Center (CFAC) Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546 Hosted by: Korean Connection.

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Adoptee Advocates of Michigan @aaom-adoptees.bsky.social · 15h

This sharp, thoughtful critique pushes us to rethink adoption "success"—not as paper stability, but as lived safety, belonging, and self-determination. It calls for adoptee and foster youth leadership in reimagining justice in child welfare. 🥚

Understanding outcome studies of foster care and adoption

As part of a larger, long-term project, I’m reading historical books and articles about children who experienced placing-out (foster care or adoption). I am not trained as a historian but I t…

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Adoptee Advocates of Michigan @aaom-adoptees.bsky.social · 1d

Two Colombian-born adoptees raised on different continents were recently reunited as sisters after a viral TikTok video connected them. One woman’s search for family led to a powerful reminder of how social media can bring people together. 🥚

She just wanted a little sister: TikTok reunites two Colombian adoptees raised on different continents

Someone call Disney and Lindsay Lohan — the plot for The Parent Trap remake has practically written itself.

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Adoptee Advocates of Michigan @aaom-adoptees.bsky.social · 2d

At 15, Mary Earle was forced to give up her baby for adoption, leading to years of depression and suicidal thoughts. She later rebuilt her life as a therapist and healer, eventually reuniting with her son shortly before his death in 2021. 🥚

I was forced to give up my baby for adoption - I never got over the heartbreak

'I begged them not to have the baby's father arrested'

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Adoptee Advocates of Michigan @aaom-adoptees.bsky.social · 3d

Kevin and Hilary were separated by adoption in the 1970s, a decision made by their parents when Kevin and his late wife Jackie were teenagers. Fifty years later, they found each other just 40 miles apart. A powerful reminder it’s never too late to find your roots. 🥚

Long Lost Family reunites father and daughter after 50 years

Kevin, from Wiltshire, has been reunited with his biological daughter 50 years after she was adopted.

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Adoptee Advocates of Michigan @aaom-adoptees.bsky.social · 4d

"I loved you and didn't want to let you go" is a Mother's heartbreaking message from beyond the grave to son she was forced to give up for adoption when family find him after a 30-year search. 🥚

Woman who searched for her brother for 30 years finally meets him

Jayne, 60, who lives in Esse, had never met her brother, Andrew, until recently, but she had thought about him every day since her mother, Kathleen, told her of his existence.

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Adoptee Advocates of Michigan @aaom-adoptees.bsky.social · 5d

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How To Apply For Your Michigan Birth Information, Adoptee Workshop, Tue, Oct 7, 2025, 6:30 PM | Meetup

**HOW TO APPLY FOR YOUR MICHIGAN BIRTH INFORMATION** **ADOPTEE WORKSHOP** This online workshop is designed for Michigan Adult Adoptees who are struggling to navigate the pr

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Adoptee Advocates of Michigan @aaom-adoptees.bsky.social · 5d

Melaina Rogers always knew she was adopted, but after finding her birth family, she’s building relationships with her Colombian siblings and grappling with complex questions of identity, belonging, and what choices her birth mother made along the way. 🥚

Parents never hid my adoption…but what I learnt about birth mum left me stunned

GIVING up a child for adoption is never an easy decision, but Melaina Rogers had no ill feelings towards her biological mum, who had decided it was the best thing for her baby daughter. Living in a…

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Adoptee Advocates of Michigan @aaom-adoptees.bsky.social · 6d

Jonathan (34) and Christina Miranda (32) have been charged with capital murder after their 10-year-old adopted son, Michael, was found unresponsive at their home on September 24, 2025. Authorities report he showed signs of nearly a year of ongoing abuse and trauma. 🥚

San Antonio parents accused of abusing, murdering 10-year-old adopted child

A San Antonio couple, Jonathan and Christina Miranda, were arrested on capital murder charges in the death of their 10-year-old adopted child.

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Adoptee Advocates of Michigan @aaom-adoptees.bsky.social · 7d

Victor’s story of the “forbidden experiment” reflect adoption’s core myth, that children are blank slates for adoptive parents to rewrite. This belief treats adoptees as experiments rather than people and we continue to bear the consequences of this social experiment. 🥚 tinyurl.com/35cxds4r

The Forbidden Experiment

What makes us who we are?

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Adoptee Advocates of Michigan @aaom-adoptees.bsky.social · 8d

Nathan, adopted at birth, discovered that one of his trucking colleagues was actually his biological dad when his adoptive mother recognized them on Facebook. Their reunion is a powerful reminder that that identity and connection often wait in the least expected places.🥚

Man befriended a coworker of 2 years on Facebook — only to discover he was actually his father

Nathan Boos had always known he was adopted, but he never imagined his biological father would turn out to be a coworker.

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Adoptee Advocates of Michigan @aaom-adoptees.bsky.social · 9d

Paula Cottrell’s emotional reunion with the son she was forced to place for adoption reveals the lifelong toll of family separation and how, in the absence of legal rights, reconnection too often depends on chance rather than justice. 🥚

A Teen Mom Was Left 'Heartbroken' After Placing Her Son for Adoption. Decades Later, the Pair Had an Emotional Reunion

A woman who was left 'heartbroken' after placing her son for adoption amid a 'volatile' family life had an emotional reunion with him decades later on the U.K. show 'Long Lost Family.'

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Adoptee Advocates of Michigan @aaom-adoptees.bsky.social · 10d

Only about one-third of the people listed experienced a traditional closed adoption. The rest were step-parent, kinship, or informal placements—a distinction that matters when discussing identity, legal rights, and the lived experiences of adopted people.🥚

30 Celebrities Who Were Adopted (Hollywood Stars Who Kept Their Adoptions A Secret)

Keep reading to find out which celebrities found out that water can sometimes be thicker than blood. Also, find out which adopted celebs decided to adopt children of their own.

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Adoptee Advocates of Michigan @aaom-adoptees.bsky.social · 11d

Abandoned at 10-months-old at a South Korean police station, Amber believed her family had given her up. in 2025, a DNA test revealed a sibling, leading to reunion and a letter that ended, 'I’m truly sorry it took so long to find you, I love you dearly, little sister.'" 🥚

She was left at a police station as a baby. 50 years later, she got a text: 'Sorry, it took me so long to find you'

She always thought her family abandoned her, until one DNA test proved otherwise.

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Adoptee Advocates of Michigan @aaom-adoptees.bsky.social · 12d

Meet up with fellow adoptees at Detroit Harvest Fest on Sunday, October 26 at the brand-new Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park! Bring a friend or family member and enjoy a fun, low-key afternoon of connection, community, and fall festivities along the riverfront. 🥚

Adoptee Meet-Up: Harvest Fest at Riverside Park, Sun, Oct 26, 2025, 1:00 PM | Meetup

**Adoptee Meetup at Detroit Harvest Fest! 🍂** **Connect, Celebrate, and Build Community** Join us for a special adoptee meetup during the **[Detroit Harvest Fest](https://

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Adoptee Advocates of Michigan @aaom-adoptees.bsky.social · 12d

While Kotb’s intentions may be good, honest conversations that honor the full truth of the adoptee’s story are essential for their emotional well-being. Assigning simplified meanings can contribute to lasting confusion and identity struggles. 🥚

Hoda Kotb Shares How She Talked to Her Daughters Hope and Haley About Being Adopted

Hoda Kotb shares how she talked to her two daughters Hope and Haley about being adopted. The former 'Today' co-host welcomed her daughters through adoption with ex-fiancé Joel Schiffman.

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Adoptee Advocates of Michigan @aaom-adoptees.bsky.social · 13d

Dustin Clarkwas arrested for fracturing his 5-month-old adopted child’s skull after admitting he “snapped” and hit the baby for being fussy. Another painful reminder that adoptees need protection—not just placement. Agency oversight and accountability remain sorely lacking.🥚

Labor and delivery nurse accused of fracturing adopted child’s skull

A labor and delivery nurse was fired from the hospital where he worked after he was accused of fracturing the skull of his adopted child.

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Adoptee Advocates of Michigan @aaom-adoptees.bsky.social · 14d

This list of Stars who gave their kids up for adoption is extensive, but far from complete. The title’s claim that they “had no choice” is inaccurate for many. Some made a decision, while others didn’t even know they had children. How we use the term “adoption” matters. tinyurl.com/nha65d9y 🥚

Famous Celebrities Who Had No Choice But To Give Their Children Up For Adoption (Did They Regret It?)

Having children is one of the biggest decisions a person can make in their life. However, sometimes people may not be ready to have kids and make the tough decision to put that child up for adoption.…

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Adoptee Rights Law Center @adopteerights.bsky.social · 18d

The US Senate has introduced the bipartisan Protect Adoptees and American Families Act, formerly known as the Adoptee Citizenship Act. Let's get this enacted so that thousands of intercountry adoptees finally secure US citizenship. 🥚 adopteesunited.org/congress-int...

The Protect Adoptees and American Families Act | Adoptees United

The fight for US citizenship for all intercountry adoptees continues, with introduction of the Protect Adoptees and American Families Act

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Adoptee Rights Law Center @adopteerights.bsky.social · 18d

I'll get word out about what to do to support this critical legislation, but if you want to get started today, here's how to contact your US Senators and your US Representative 🥚 adopteerightslaw.com/action/citiz...

Action: US Citizenship for Intercountry Adoptees

Ask your US Senators and House Representative to support a bill providing US citizenship for all intercountry adoptees in the United States

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Adoptee Advocates of Michigan @aaom-adoptees.bsky.social · 15d

Michelle Gallant and Cassandra Searles are on trial for the murder of Kejick Ashkewe, an Indigenous boy they were in the process of adopting. Kejick died from starvation and neglect, weighing just 47 pounds. 🥚

‘Left to die’: 2 moms on trial for murder of would-be adoptive son in Burlington

Becky Hamber and Brandy Cooney are charged with first-degree murder in the case of their would-be adoptive son, aged 12. The Crown told a court of the horrific conditions he was allegedly living in…

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Adoptee Advocates of Michigan @aaom-adoptees.bsky.social · 16d

The Church expressed deep regret for the harsh conditions, neglect, and abuse experienced by many, and has committed to supporting survivors and ensuring such injustices are never repeated. Julie, an adoptee whose mother was forced to give her up at 17, welcomed the apology.🥚

Church apology over Mother and Baby Homes welcomed - Premier Christian News | Headlines, Breaking News, Comment & Analysis

A Christian woman whose mother was forced to give her up for adoption by a Methodist-run Mother and Baby Home in the 1960s has told Premier how an apology from the church has given her some closure.

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Adoptee Advocates of Michigan @aaom-adoptees.bsky.social · 17d

After eight years of searching, adoptee Christie Lampe joyfully connected with her biological father and uncovered rich family history spanning five generations. Her journey highlights the power of persistence and the deep human need to find one’s roots. 🥚

Search for biological parents leads to happy find in Sodus - Times of Wayne County

Christie Lampe recently discovered a strong connection to Wayne County, that she was unaware of. As an adoptee, Lampe searched through Ancestry.com and 23andme.com and after a DNA test and about 8…

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Adoptee Advocates of Michigan @aaom-adoptees.bsky.social · 19d

Tracing adoption records can sometimes uncover surprising family connections, such as one woman who discovered her birth mother is a cousin of actress Anne Hathaway. It’s a reminder of the unexpected bonds that can emerge when we explore our roots. 🥚

Anne Hathaway’s lookalike revealed to be her real-life cousin through family tree | The Express Tribune

A woman revealed her mum is cousins with actress Anne Hathaway after tracing her adoption and family tree.

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Adoptee Advocates of Michigan @aaom-adoptees.bsky.social · 20d

33 children were abused by Indiana foster parents Sonja and Brian Stafford. The couple faces multiple charges, including human trafficking, molestation, and severe neglect. 🥚

Mother explains protest in Morgan County following arrest of children's foster parents

Four of Nikki Williams’ children were placed in foster care in 2010 and later adopted by their foster parents, Brian and Sonja Stafford. The Staffords are now being charged with over 50 crimes…

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