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
Mahesha shares her journey from adoption trauma and bereavement to finding her life's purpose through therapy and healing. Read more
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 Adopted person and adoption social worker Heather Liveston gives her personal perspective on the forthcoming Adoption Barometer. Read more
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2021 saw a paradigm shift in the way adopted people are viewed by adoption organisations, including Adoption UK. There was increasing recognition that adopted people needed to be heard and their experiences valued. Read more
The Trustees of Adoption UK have made a commitment to develop new services and a membership offer for adopted adults in their new three year strategy. Our Director of AUK Cymru looks at what this means. Read more
The movement for an adoption apology for women forced to give up their babies because they were unmarried is gathering pace. Read more
14 year old Caitlain describes her meeting with Children's Minister, Vicky Ford, & urges other young adopted people to speak up for change Read more
In a personal blog, adopted adult and Mum through adoption, Sarah, talks about the harm and hurt caused by jokes around adoption. Read more