Problematic Adoption Narratives

Problematic Adoption Narratives

Adoption tropes make for blockbuster films and viral news stories, but, as we do here on Adoption Unfiltered, let's dive deeper. Why do such tropes exist and perpetuate? Why do we harbor cultural biases such as: adoptive parents being unquestioningly unselfish and amazing; birth parents being undeserving of raising their kids; adoptees being ungrateful if they speak up and share a fuller story about adoption. Novelist and book reviewer Alice Stephens joins us to talk about why common adoption tropes are problematic. Alice is also an editor, writing coach, and Korean adoptee. One recent example in the news has to do with the film The Blind Side, which told the story of Michael Oher and the Tuohy family. People drink up these simplistic stories ... and then draw conclusions about all adoptions, all adoptive families, all birth parents, and all adoptees. Who owns these adoption stories? Who should own these adoption stories? What do we all need to know to be better consumers and creators of these stories? We have thoughts on all that!

Adoption Unfiltered⁠ is presented by adoptee Sara Easterly, birth parent Kelsey Vander Vliet Ranyard, and adoptive parent Lori Holden. Collectively, we bring 75 years of lived experience relating to adoption, and we span the Baby Boomer, Gen X, and Millennial generations. We understand the history, challenges, and trends experienced by people living in adoption and the broader adoption constellation. We are recognized throughout the adoption community as thought leaders, influencers, and bridge-builders. To watch this episode on Youtube, visit: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVEvMpPAloE

Adoption Unfiltered: ⁠https://www.adoptionunfiltered.com/⁠ Alice Stephens' book Famous Adopted People: ⁠https://www.famousadoptedpeople.com/⁠ Want more Sara? Visit ⁠https://saraeasterly.com/⁠ Want more Kelsey? Visit ⁠https://www.instagram.com/fromanotham...⁠. Want more Lori? Visit ⁠https://LavenderLuz.com⁠


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Claudia Corrigan D’Arcy of AFFCNY

Claudia Corrigan D’Arcy of AFFCNY

“Looking at adoption in all its many facets is extremely difficult for any of us. The narrative is rainbows and butterflies and we all learn too late. It tells each of us what we want to hear.” — Clau...

19 Jan 202457min

Lynelle Long of InterCountry Adoptee Voices

Lynelle Long of InterCountry Adoptee Voices

“When we shared our stories, found our voices, started to speak and connect, there was so much in common, regardless of our birth countries.” — Lynelle Long in Ep 23. Lynelle Long founded InterCountry...

10 Jan 202458min

Pamela Karanova of Adoptees Connect

Pamela Karanova of Adoptees Connect

This season we are shining a light on the work done by Adoption Advocates and Activists! “If I was allowed to grieve from the minute I found out I was adopted, my whole life trajectory would have been...

6 Jan 202452min

Adoption Constellation Round Table Fall 2023

Adoption Constellation Round Table Fall 2023

“What is the hard part about adoption? ADOPTION is the hard part of adoption.”—A guest in Episode 21 Several adoptees, birth parents, adoptive parents, and allies gather around the table to suss out t...

8 Nov 20231h 3min

Attachment, Adoption, and the Connection Between Food and Caring

Attachment, Adoption, and the Connection Between Food and Caring

What are the deeper layers of the connection between attachment and food? This is a fascinating conversation with Deborah MacNamara, PhD, author of Nourished: Connection, Food, and Caring for Our Kids...

18 Okt 202342min

Book Discussion of Lois Lowry's The Giver

Book Discussion of Lois Lowry's The Giver

What would it be like to live in a community that protects you from pain, grief, loss, and other difficult feelings? How would it be to have so much sameness among community members that envy was erad...

10 Okt 202327min

The Past, Present, and Future of Adoption as Seen Through Sage Eyes

The Past, Present, and Future of Adoption as Seen Through Sage Eyes

Dr. Joyce Maguire Pavao has been living adoption for more than 75 years as an adoptee—and professionally connected to adoption for 55 years in various roles, including as a psychologist and lecturer i...

2 Okt 202348min

Late Discovery and Transracial Adoptee Perspectives on Adoption

Late Discovery and Transracial Adoptee Perspectives on Adoption

“Adoption seems simple from the outside. But when you’re in the thick of it, you see things in ways you never expected.” Author Melissa Guida-Richards (What White Parents Should Know About Transracia...

19 Sep 202347min

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