Monthly Archives: August 2014

“Adoption—life is like a zip-line; it just goes whizzing by…”

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Judith Land

Whoosh! Each new pivotal event in our lives starts slowly and ends with a bang—like a roll of toilet paper—the closer we get to the end, the faster it goes and the more panicky we get. First grade, second grade, … Continue reading →

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“Adoption—ancient yearnings for a true sense of belonging”

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Judith Land

“There is a primal instinct within all living things, necessary for survival and the procreation of the species, to seek the specific genealogical realm and unique geographical niche from which they came. These are the same ancient yearnings for a … Continue reading →

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“Adoption searches—make no small plans, they have no magic to stir your blood”

Posted on August 2, 2014 by Judith Land

I happily pursued the identity of my biological mother because I had naïvely expected her to be gracious and forgiving and spontaneously welcome me to her bosom unconditionally, but my vision of a happy serendipitous reunion collapsed in a veil-of-tears. … Continue reading →

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