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- Incredible Discoveries Await Curious Adoptees
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- “You’re Adopted!”
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- The Stigma of Adoption
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- “Woo Hoo!—I found my Grandparents.”
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- Empathy is more than a simple act of kindness, sympathy, prayer, or pity
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Judith Land Blog
Monthly Archives: August 2012
“Little Orphan Annie—Gee Whiskers!”
“Leapin’ lizards—Gee whiskers!” I loved the fact that Annie was inspired by a real person. Author Harold Gray reported that Annie’s origin lay in a chance meeting he had with a ragamuffin while wandering the streets of Chicago looking for … Continue reading
“Adoption—genealogical bewilderment”
“Genealogical bewilderment evokes a nefarious air of uncertainty and befuddles a child’s ability to establish their true self-identity.” —Judith Land Genealogical bewilderment refers to potential identity problems that could be experienced by a child who was either fostered or adopted. Psychologist H. … Continue reading
“Adoption—destiny and ancestral recovery”
“Destiny is not always preordained. Life is about making choices. Our lives are the sum of all the choices we make, the bridges we cross, and the ones we burn. Our souls cast long shadows over many people, even after … Continue reading
Posted in Adoption, Books, Life, Parenting, Relationships
Tagged ADOPTION, Adoption Detective, Adoption FAQ's, destiny, Judith Land, life, Parenting, relationships
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“Which personal attributes enhance an adoption search?”
“The process of conducting an adoption search requires resilience to conquer adversity, perseverance to overcome injustice, and persistence to achieve your goal.” –Judith Land People of accomplishment rarely sit back and let things happen to them. Highly successful individuals worldwide … Continue reading
Posted in Adoption, Faith, Life, Parenting
Tagged ADOPTION, Adoption Detective, Adoption Reunion, Adoption Search, birth family, Judith Land, self-identity
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“Adoption—a correlation between adoption and wilderness survival”
“Frustration arises when a person fells helpless and continually thwarted in their attempts to accomplish a dream. Staying positive and tapping into the reservoir of inner strength and fortitude that you never knew you had is critical to survival, in … Continue reading
Posted in adopted, adoptee, Adoption, Children, Dear Adoption
Tagged adopted, adoptee, ADOPTION, Adoption Detective, genealogical bewilderment, Judith Land, life's trajectory, self-identity
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“Adoption story—cozy mystery, suspense thriller or unsolved secret?”
“Behind every adoption story there is a memoir or mystery novel waiting to be written.” —Judith Land When an adoption quest to meet biological relatives is invoked the researcher must keep all senses alert, maintain a perspicacious mind open to all possibilities, and … Continue reading
Posted in Adoption, Books, Life
Tagged ADOPTION, Adoption Detective, genealogical bewilderment, Judith Land, life's trajectory, Lois Martin-Orr, Machu Picchu, Memoir, mystery, Novel
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Adoption Registries | Judith Land | Adoption Detective
When information about biological antecedents, family medical history, or a desire to meet biological family members is invoked adoption registries are a good place to start. Attached is a list of adoption registries published by Susan Beckman. TxCare Adoption Registry Adoption … Continue reading
Posted in Adoption, Life, Parenting
Tagged ADOPTION, Adoption Registry, Adoption Reunion, Adoption Search, Judith Land, life's trajectory, medical history, self-identity
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“Adoption—What motivated you to search for your birth parents?”
Orphaned children from around the world have been seeking answers to the same ancient questions for as long as civilization has existed. … Continue reading
Posted in Adoption, Faith, Life, Parenting
Tagged ADOPTION, Adoption Detective, biological parents, DNA, God, Judith Land, medical history
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“Adoption Search Registries” by Judith Land
Originally posted on Adoption Search and Reunion:
Here are a few links to some adoption search registries: Finding My Parents Adoption Registry TxCare Adoption Registry Adoption Reunion Registry Adoption Registry Connect Adoption Database Find Me Birthline Reunion Registry GS Adoption…
Posted in Adoption, Books, Life, Parenting
Tagged ADOPTION, Adoption Detective, Adoption Registry, Adoption Reunion, adoption story, genealogy, Judith Land, orphaned
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“Adoption—what do you remember most about your childhood?”
“Separation from my biological roots and foster family encouraged visions of my birth mother inspired by obscure memories, mystical dreams, and childhood fantasies.” —Judith Land My youth was spent quietly wondering and longing for something intangible that I perceived was missing … Continue reading
Posted in Adoption, Books, Life, Parenting, Relationships
Tagged ADOPTION, Adoption Detective, adoption story, foster family, Judith Land, roots, surrogate parents
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Adoption Detective: Memoir of an Adopted Child 
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