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Coming Out of the Fog

Even though I was adopted in 1966, I had not heard the phrase “adoptee trauma” until five days ago...

Adoptee Trauma

Family, Friends, Bikes and Booze

I had a friend when I was in elementary school that I was close to, or as close as I would let...

The Identity Box

Earlier this year, I heard the words “adoptee” and “adoptee trauma” for the first time.  It’s...

My Brother

Some things are harder to write about than others.  Writing about my brother is one of those...

The Shift

I used to have a very strong opinion about the definition of a parent.  I would argue that a...

Chosen

I’ve known I was adopted for as long as I can remember.  My parents told me that being adopted...

The Break

When I was 49 my body couldn’t take it anymore.  It broke.  I broke.  I had been...

Coming Out of the Fog

Even though I was adopted in 1966, I had not heard the phrase “adoptee trauma” until five days ago...

Chronic Illness

Voilà

I have not written in at least three months or longer.  Time is elusive to me.  I can’t...

Therapeutic Complaining

I want to be able to drive but I can’t because I’ve lost too much of my eyesight. I had to stop...

Depression Speaks (explicitly unedited)

I wrote this a few months ago when I was having a really bad day. I think both adoptees and those...

For One Who Is Exhausted: A Blessing

For One Who Is Exhausted: A BlessingBy John O’Donohue When the rhythm of the heart becomes...