Unveiling Unforgettable Journeys | Adoption Stories | Adoptee | Christine

"Unveiling Unforgettable Journeys" - an adoption journey told from the perspective adoptee Christine. Number 6 in the series.
Adoptees share their stories to raise awareness, to help others feel less isolated and to process their journey through writing.
It's important to highlight that adoption is not a fairytale. It is a lifelong story of loss, trauma and adjustment. Adoptee voices have been under represented for far too long. The life journey of an adoptee has many many ups and downs and addiction and other coping mechanisms often characterise that journey. It is beginning to be recognised.
If you’d like to send your adoption story in, please email me.
Long or short, you don’t need to be a writer.
I'm very interested to hear from you if you've done your healing and had a positive outcome.
Contact me through the website.
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With warm wishes, Lara x

[@nickturnbull4105]

Dear Lara , I just wanted to say how important and needed all the work you are doing for adoptees truly is,I think you're doing a remarkable thing and am certain it will be making a big difference to so many of us adoptees .I am so glad this hugely ignored and unexplored conversation is now beginning to open up ,it is so validating and helpful for all of us. It still feels like early days,but I've no doubt this whole conversation will grow and gain more momentum . I think most of us have had to wait and suffer, alone and at times confused by our feelings , without anyone who understands what being adopted means ,to confide in and hear our story. To separate a baby from its mother after days or weeks could only ever be deeply traumatising and terrifying,it could never be anything else . Special thanks to all the people for sharing their experiences ,and hoping , wishing for a greater understanding for all adopted people . With my sincere and best wishes Nick❤

[@laraleon5800]

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this. It’s very much appreciated and makes it all worthwhile to know it’s of value and helping. Sending warm thoughts Nick.

[@christineandrews6991]

Thanks for listening ❤ xx

[@Zeb-ix8yl]

🙏❤🌞Thank you very much Christine. You are amazing. You are a hero and a great example of resilience, intelligence, as well as compassionate courage + strength. Be happy and healthy my friend and enjoy every day! Be proud of who you are and never look down on yourself. I cannot fathom your complete journey, but parts I think I recognise from myself and I know you are a beacon of light, hope and positivity for others!

[@nickturnbull4105]

Thankyou Lara and thankyou Christine for sharing your early life experience . I sincerely wish you well and firmly believe that with the right support ,things can be greatly improved for you .What you have already achieved in occupation is truly remarkable . Very best wishes for your future from Nick ( fellow adoptee ,62 ,still struggling along and trying to make improvements) 🌷🙏🏼

[@laraleon5800]

Thank you Nick

[@laraleon5800]

Thank you for sharing your story with us.

[@helenj8021]

Just a difficult story , thank you for sharing Christine ❤ so brave x