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Welcome to Understand Adoption, a comprehensive blog, dedicated to providing clear, compassionate and insightful information about adoption for everyone involved in the process with the adoptee at the heart of it all.

Discover what makes us unique as well illuminate every facet of the adoption journey.

Giving Adoptees a Voice

Understanding the Unspoken Side of Adoption

Adoption is more than a story told by others. Here, we celebrate sharing truths, challenges, and perspectives to open up the conversation of adoption

The Blog

Our goal is to demystify adoption, promote understanding, and foster a supportive community.


Explore a myriad of articles on the complexities of adoption, from personal stories to expert insights. We amplify adoptee voices, address common challenges, and provide valuable resources to educate and support everyone touched by adoption.

Welcome to Understand Adoption Blog

April 1, 2025

Welcome to Understand Adoption Blog We’re so glad you’re here! Understand Adoption was created as a safe space to explore…

Our why

Adoption is more than a legal process—it’s a lifelong journey that shapes identity, relationships, and emotional well-being. Yet, adoptee voices are overlooked in the conversation.

Understand Adoption was created by an adoptee to bring truth, education, and real experiences to the forefront.

This space is dedicated to amplifying adoptee voices, fostering honest communication, and helping families navigate adoption with openness and understanding.

Whether you’re an adopted an adopted parent, a birth parent, or just looking to learn this blog is a place for real conversations and meaningful insights.

Turning Pages Together

Whether you’re and avid reader, a curious mind, or someone looking to dive deeper into the world of adoption and it’s impact, you’re in the right place!

We’ll go over one book each month giving you plenty of time to read along or just enjoy the highlights we share

Dive into our recaps and join in the conversation!

Explore Our Resource Library:

Dear You: An Adoption Letter Project

Have you ever wanted to say something to your birth mom, birth dad, birth child, adoptive parents, or siblings but didn’t know how? Here’s your chance. Write a letter-anonymous or not-and share your story, your feelings, and your heart.

“Letters That Heal, Words That Connect”

fostering meaningful conversations

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