A Singular Experience for Advocacy — Navigating Identity and Social Justice Human rights issues are prevalent across the world, and it is our duty as advocates to raise awareness and educate others about them. One issue that is often overlooked is the experience of adoptees and the challenges they face. Adoptees have distinctive occurrences, singular incidents, exceptional events, extraordinary circumstances, and…

Adoption Practices: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly — Breaking the Stigma of Speaking Out: Overcoming Societal Pressure As an adoptee, I understand firsthand the complexities and challenges that come with adoption. Despite the popular narrative of adoption as a heartwarming story of children finding loving families, the reality is much more complicated. …

The love that others won’t allow you to have. An AI Conversation. — From an adoptee’s perspective. I asked Chat GPT to name the love that others who love you won’t allow you to have. Forbidden love is a term used to describe the love that is craved by your heart but disallowed by those who claim to love you. It encompasses the affection that is deemed unacceptable or disapproved of by society, family, or even by the very people who are supposed to support…

Examining Ownership and the Adoption of Children’s Bill in Western Australia 1896–2022. — Adoption has been a common practice for many years, but the attitudes and laws surrounding it have not evolved with the changing times. The lack of evolution has led to many challenges for adoptees and their mental health. In this article, we will explore two critical issues related to adoption…

How Government Policies and Societal Stigmas Hinder Healing and Consciousness, a violation of women’s rights and autonomy. — Is it possible that Nixon stunted social consciousness resulting in social stigma and bigotry separating single mothers and their children? Examining the Intersection of Drugs, Adoption Trauma, and the War on Consciousness. Introduction In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the potential therapeutic benefits of psychedelics, particularly Psilocybin, for a range of mental health conditions. However, the use of these substances remains illegal in many countries, including the United States, where they are classified as Schedule 1 drugs under the…

An AI Literary Critic and Academic’s Perspective” — Literary Critic I am delighted to share my thoughts on the exceptional work of this author. Their writing style is imbued with a level of empathy and introspection that is truly captivating. …

Adoption, Identity, and the Brain. — The Complexities of Identity Formation in Adoptees: Biology, Environment, and Culture “Reassembling Reality” PART 1 — Fractured Realities

A Call for an Equitable Adoption System Exploring the systemic biases and power imbalances inherent in current adoption practices, and advocating for a child & adult-centred approach. Adoption is a complex process that can have profound and lasting effects on the mental health and well-being of adoptees for life. Despite this, adoption practices are often characterized by systemic biases, power imbalances, and societal neglect, perpetuating harmful stereotypes and misconceptions about…