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Adoption Detective—Judith Land Quotes
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 we are gone. Orphans – Each personal … Continue reading
Posted in Adoption, Books, Parenting, Relationships
Tagged ADOPTION, Adoption Detective, Judith Land, primal wound
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“Adoption—ancient yearnings for a true sense of belonging”
“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
Posted in adopted, adoptee, Adoption, Children, Parenting
Tagged adopted, adoptee, ADOPTION, Adoption Detective, genealogical bewilderment, Judith Land, Judith Land Blog, primal wound, sense of belonging
10 Comments
“Adoption—I pity the babies in the back row”
I pity the infants in group homes, hospitals, orphanages and wards haplessly placed in the back row who have a distinct disadvantage over the babies in the front row who naturally receive more attention. The separation of a defenseless baby … Continue reading
Posted in Adoption, Life, Parenting, Relationships
Tagged ADOPTION, Adoption Detective, Judith Land, maternal deprivation, primal wound, selective mutism
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Scared speechless—adopted children with selective mutism
“Many individuals have difficulty speaking in public. There are many teachers, priests, social workers, and even athletic coaches who can help others overcome this condition. Be optimistic that improvements can be made and don’t be afraid to ask for assistance.” … Continue reading
Posted in adopted, adoptee, Adoption, Children
Tagged adopted, adoptee, ADOPTION, Adoption Detective, autism, children, Judith Land, primal wound, selective mutism
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Adoption—a clash between conscience and passion!
Adoption sparks our private passions and raises our consciousness at every stage of our lives. Attempts to rationalize our thoughts are characterized as a continuous struggle between conscience, logic and reason in favor of the passions of temptations. Adoption galvanizes … Continue reading
Posted in Adoption, Faith, Life, Parenting, Relationships
Tagged ADOPTION, Adoption Detective, birth mother, conscience, genealogical bewilderment, Judith Land, Judith Land Blog, passion, primal wound, self-image
10 Comments
Adoption—what’s in it for the social worker?
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
Posted in Adoption, Life, Parenting
Tagged ADOPTION, Adoption Detective, children, Harry Harlow, Judith Land, life, Parenting, primal wound
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder versus Adopted Child Syndrome
Post traumatic stress disorder and adopted child syndrome similarly explain the psychological trauma that may result from exposure to a severely distressing event. Post traumatic stress disorder is an intense psychological condition that develops after a person is exposed to a traumatic event, … Continue reading
Is adoption the psychological equivalent of a kidnapping?
“Anaclitic depression is a syndrome occurring in infants, usually after sudden separation from the mothering person. It is a predictable response seen in infants who have been separated from their mothers for prolonged periods of time, resulting in a disruption … Continue reading
Posted in adopted, adoptee, Adoption, Children, Parenting
Tagged adoptee, ADOPTION, Adoption Detective, anaclitic depression, genealogical bewilderment, Judith Land, kidnap, primal wound
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“Adoption is a Virtuous Act”
Adopted parents are virtuous by nature. They exhibit a genuine sense of compassion and a natural love of others. The adopted parent understands and validates the profound, and has the skill to encourage love to grow. They love someone else’s … Continue reading
Posted in Adoption, Books, Faith, Parenting
Tagged ADOPTION, Adoption Detective, Cardinal virtues, Judith Land, primal wound, virtuous
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“Adoption—troubled by circumstances or the behavior of others?”
Adoptees face a unique set of psychological and emotional issues. Suffering in silence the tragic effects of the primal wound, genealogical bewilderment, a lack of a comprehensive self-identity leading to low self-esteem, and other afflictions unique to adoption are what many adoptees habitually … Continue reading
Posted in Adoption, Children, Parenting, Relationships
Tagged ADOPTION, Adoption Detective, children, genealogical bewilderment, Judith Land, Parenting, primal wound, relationships
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Adoption Detective: Memoir of an Adopted Child 
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