Tag Archives: Stage 1

What to expect when you're adopting

Posted on March 12, 2010 by irishpinkadoptions

Having been adopted himself, the author – also a leading clinical psychiatrist – is well placed to write this accessible and straightforward guide. It will take you step-by-step through the emotional implications of adopting a child. Continue reading →

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Intercountry adoption outcomes in Ireland

Posted on March 6, 2010 by irishpinkadoptions

180 children and their parents who had adopted in Ireland over the last 10 years were interviewed about their thoughts and feelings about intercountry adoption. Download for free Continue reading →

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Belonging

Posted on March 5, 2010 by irishpinkadoptions

Cambodian refugee, Li-Da Kruger, is the subject of a documentary (screened on British television in 2003). It was the gripping story of her search to find her roots amongst the rubble of war-torn Cambodia. Continue reading →

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Raising adopted children

Posted on March 4, 2010 by irishpinkadoptions

Offers parents practical advice about raising an adopted child and covers current issues such as prenatal drug exposure and transracial adoption. Continue reading →

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Will you be here when I get home?

Posted on March 3, 2010 by irishpinkadoptions

Claire Cashin was adopted. In her youth, she experienced many personal challenges because her birth mother gave her away. This led her in search of her biological mother. This is a true and very honest account of adoption, search and reunion. Continue reading →

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Being adopted, the lifelong search for self

Posted on March 3, 2010 by irishpinkadoptions

This book outlines developmental tasks at each of seven stages throughout the life of an adopted person. Continue reading →

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Real parents, real children: parenting the adopted child

Posted on March 2, 2010 by irishpinkadoptions

The authors bring years of experience to the complex emotional issues that parents will negotiate, and expert advice on establishing a healthy, loving parent-child relationship. Continue reading →

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Love is not enough – experiences in 'transracial' adoption

Posted on March 1, 2010 by irishpinkadoptions

First hand experience of what it is like to be ‘transracially’ adopted. Film made with The Association for Transracially adopted and Fostered People. Continue reading →

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In search of belonging, reflections by "transracially" adopted people

Posted on March 1, 2010 by irishpinkadoptions

Collection of work by “transracially” adopted people who were raised in the United Kingdom. There are writings (essays, letters, poetry), as well as photos of sculpture and other works of visual art. Continue reading →

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Beyond good intentions

Posted on March 1, 2010 by irishpinkadoptions

Cherie Register, the mother of two adult daughters adopted as infants from Korea who has offers personal essays reflecting on her own critical consciousness towards the sensitivities that can surround transnational adoption. Continue reading →

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Are those kids yours

Posted on March 1, 2010 by irishpinkadoptions

Cherie Register draws on her experience as the mother of two Korean-born daughters and interviews with adoptive families to illustrate the special challenges multicultural families face.‏ Continue reading →

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Motherhood silenced: the experiences of natural mothers on adoption reunion

Posted on March 1, 2010 by irishpinkadoptions

Reflections of mothers who part with a child for adoption. The emotional experience of adoption and reunion and how it impacted on their lives is told through the mothers’ own accounts. Continue reading →

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1996: Secret and lies

Posted on March 6, 1996 by irishpinkadoptions

Successful ‘black’ woman traces her birth mother to a lower-class ‘white’ woman, who denies it; emotions run high as everyone’s secrets are exposed. Continue reading →

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