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.
Identity and our understanding of it isn’t fixed, and all aspects of it matter—even as they change and evolve.
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.