ShareGiveGrow

I am an adoptee finding my way through feelings of rejection and loss. I hope my story and thoughts can help others find solid ground.

[ShareGiveGrow @sharegivegrow]

Selecting a security question today, one of the options was “hospital that you were born in.” Definitely not something I want to think about every time I log into my bank account. #adopteefeelings #the70sweremessedup

[ShareGiveGrow @sharegivegrow]

@batobus Pourquoi dois-je attendre dans une longue file d'attente si des billets sont en attente?

[UI Adoptee Rights NY @UnsealedNY]

Why is it common for adoptive parents to be ridiculed? https://t.co/qt7Et53wGY via @IbnZayd

[ShareGiveGrow @sharegivegrow]

Wonderful article @AbbySpoonLady Thank you for sharing your story!

[Abby the Spoon Lady @AbbySpoonLady]

Here it is, a fancy piece done by the Washington Post. I know after reading some of y'all fine folks may have some... https://t.co/xDWIHsY7w9

[ShareGiveGrow @sharegivegrow]

“He told me when he was a child, he would spin in a circle, knowing at some point, he was facing his birth mother” #adoption #adopteefeelings https://t.co/2CWtOcW9kM

[ShareGiveGrow @sharegivegrow]

@lilmscass Please think about adoptees as blessings but not gifts. We grow up to be adults with complex feelings. We keep those feelings inside as children for fear of more rejection. I wish you all the joys of motherhood & only wish to spread awareness and improve adoptee’s lives.

[ShareGiveGrow @sharegivegrow]

https://t.co/1IztR0qx8l #adoption #stevejobs

[ShareGiveGrow @sharegivegrow]

The “contented baby,” and holding our babies and never wanting to let go. This is devastating true for me. Beautifully written. TY @NYadoptee #adoption #adopteefeelings https://t.co/C4YenQ5dAR

[ShareGiveGrow @sharegivegrow]

@NYadoptee Yes, me too this year!

[ShareGiveGrow @sharegivegrow]

@NYadoptee I think we need a mainstream movie that successfully communicates the complexity of adoption.

[ShareGiveGrow @sharegivegrow]

Adoptees are not Christmas presents. #adoption #adopteefeelings

[ShareGiveGrow @sharegivegrow]

Glad Christmas is over - I’m done managing parent and child expectations for another year. I’m done pretending to enjoy a holiday that just makes me feel divided and inadequate. #adopteefeelings #adoption

[ShareGiveGrow @sharegivegrow]

A message to vulnerable expecting mothers #adoptionawareness #adoption https://t.co/oU3B7vWnJ2

[ShareGiveGrow @sharegivegrow]

Decency wins #AlabamaSenate #DougJones #RoyMoore

[ShareGiveGrow @sharegivegrow]

Amazing reunion story. Reminds me of my own reunion in that my aparents did not tell me everything they knew until I was almost 40. Really brings home how those who are not adopted often do not understand how important that information is to the adoptee. #adoption #adopted https://t.co/TTJLNAE9IB

[BBC Stories @bbcstories]

This is the amazing story of one daughter, two families a world apart, and a reunion 20 years in the making. ❤️

[ShareGiveGrow @sharegivegrow]

@pinoyrudeboy @LCoger I’m not really trying to make the argument that he offended everyone. I’m saying that he acted in a really dumb way. Like a potential voter saw this and would say, he’s a terrible speaker, and he must not be smart enough. I’m not voting for him in 2020.

[ShareGiveGrow @sharegivegrow]

@pinoyrudeboy You’re right - nothing would change what she did or said. So, are you saying you agree that it was disrespectful to make a political joke at a solemn event that was meant to honor veterans?

[ShareGiveGrow @sharegivegrow]

@Matt_Escobedo @pinoyrudeboy Trump needs moderates and independents to vote for him in the next election. You’re not going to win him those extra votes with that kind of dismissive language. People with some liberal views voted for him but they won’t this time around if things don’t change.