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Adoption (23 found)
Otis has little memory of his biological dad, but the brief time he had with a loving adoptive father taught him lessons he still remembers. (full text)
After her mother dies, the writer is adopted by a family friend, who physically and psychologically abuses her. She gets herself out of that home and her life improves drastically. (full text)
Otis has little memory of his biological dad, but the brief time he had with a loving adoptive father taught him lessons he still remembers. (full text)
Although she’s spent years in foster care, Akeema fears losing her identity if she is adopted. (full text)
Juelz finds acceptance and support in his new foster family, which helps improve his self-esteem. (full text)
An adoptive parent talks about the challenges of parenting kids who’ve faced multiple traumas.
Jarel’s grandmother adopts him after years in foster care, but they still have a rocky relationship.
When Roger’s mother dies, he is separated from the older sister who always cared for him. Years later, she’s finally able to adopt him.
Vanessa is like a mother to her two siblings, and is devastated when they're adopted and she can no longer see them.
Eric feels loved by his adoptive family, but still thinks often of his biological mother.
Natasha thought everything would be better once she got adopted. Life is more complicated.
The writer wants to be adopted, but also worries that her new mother might reject her when she finds out her secrets—that she drinks and cuts herself.
Although several people are interested in adopting Natalie and her sister, she wants to remain independent.
Lishoné interviews an adult expert about why it’s important for adoptive families to get support.
After her biological mother disappears, Lishoné has a hard time adjusting to her adoptive family.
LeFonché is devastated when her mother refuses to allow her white foster mother to adopt her.
Unsure of being loved, the writer tests her adoptive mom and then her biological mom by acting wildly.
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