The Complex Identity of the Displaced
Identity and our understanding of it isn’t fixed, and all aspects of it matter—even as they change and evolve.
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Adoptee Egos and the Struggle to be Seen
For many us, our adoption experiences are key components of our identities. Non-adopted people often take pride in their heritage and ancestry. Since so many adoptees lack the information that should be rightfully ours, there’s a tendency to cling to what we have. I’m one of those adoptees.