Your Story Matters-Share It With Us
We want to hear from you. Whether you’re an adoptee, adoptive parent, birth parent, or someone with a connection to adoption, your voice matters. Fill out the form —it’s entirely up to you on how much you share.
Why Writing Helps
Research shows that expressive writing can help people process difficult emotions, reduce stress, and promote healing. By putting your experiences into words, you can gain clarity and insight into your journey. Plus, your story has the power to help others in the adoption community feel less alone.
Submission Guidelines
Format.
Written story (500-1,000
words recommended)
Be Honest.
There’s no right or wrong way to share your feelings. Just be truthful.
Keep it Respectful.
While emotions can be raw, please avoid language that could harm others.
Submit
You can submit here or submit through our guided prompts we have a listed below.
Understand Adoption
The Ultimate Resource. Welcome to Understanding 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.
We’ve created a list of prompts to help guide you. Whether you’re an adoptee, adoptive parent, birth parent, or sibling, there’s space here for your voice.
*each link will bring you to a list of prompts and submission form*
Share Today!
Your words matter. Whether you’re ready to share a lot or a little, your story could make a difference.
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.
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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