Tag Archives: life

On Children

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Judith Land

Kahlil Gibran             And a woman who held a babe against her bosom said, Speak to   us of Children. And he said: Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters … Continue reading →

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Adoption—should I spy on my birth mother?

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Judith Land

I was slowly coming to the realization that the origin of my life was more complex than an unsolved Rubik’s Cube. I had no idea why Rebecca Maier’s response to my question had been so mysterious and impenetrable when I asked … Continue reading →

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Adoption—what’s in it for the social worker?

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Judith Land

True story…when I was thirty years old I discovered the name of the social worker who handled my adoption. I telephoned her office and requested a meeting. The building was drab without windows, photographs, flowers or ornamentation of any kind. … Continue reading →

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“Adoption—destiny and ancestral recovery”

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Judith Land

“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 →

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