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  • Adoption terminology

    Adoption terminology

    Polly Penter writes about how her use of the term ‘natural mother’ was questioned and how she is reclaiming the power to tell her own story. Read more

  • Healing Adoption Trauma: My Journey from Depression to Purpose

    Healing Adoption Trauma: My Journey from Depression to Purpose

    Mahesha shares her journey from adoption trauma and bereavement to finding her life's purpose through therapy and healing. Read more

  • Complicated connections

    Complicated connections

    Attending a family funeral prompted Ann Bell to reflect on the complicated family connections in adopted peoples' lives. This blog marks the run up to our conference The Power of Connections on 8 October, which ties in the experiences of adopted adults, through a panel discussion and workshops. Read more

  • Making contact a positive part of our lives: a perspective on The Adoption Barometer 2022

    Making contact a positive part of our lives: a perspective on The Adoption Barometer 2022

    Making contact a positive part of our lives: a perspective on The Adoption Barometer 2022 Adopted person and adoption social worker Heather Liveston gives her personal perspective on the forthcoming Adoption Barometer. Read more

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Welcome to our Latest Blogs – news and views from the Adoption UK team, our wider community and guest writers.

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