Category Archives: Adoptee Stories

My birthday

Posted on August 10, 2014 by sofie gregory

It’s my birthday.  Sixty five years ago my mother expelled me into the world.  I had just spent nine months getting to know her intimately, and my brain was wired in preparation to meet her.  But it was not to … Continue reading →

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Anniversary of the Apology for Forced Adoptions

Posted on July 12, 2014 by sofie gregory

I attended the apology in Canberra last year, and came to a new understanding about what was going on in the media, regarding adoption.  I always felt adoptee issues were left unsaid, continuing the secrecy inherent in our lives. I … Continue reading →

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A voice for adoptees

Posted on July 8, 2014 by sofie gregory

IdentityRites is applying for funding to run sessions for writing your own stories in 2015.  Details will be available soon.  IdentityRites has a web site at identityrites.org

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