Search & Reunion E-Magazine, November 2009
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The New Adoption Month E-Magazine is Here!
If you're a regular subscriber to the AdoptionWeek.com Weekly E-Magazine, then you may be noticing some changes. One of the big changes is the name but in addition to the name change, we've made other great improvements that will help get you to the most up-to-date information available on our website for topics that interest you.
Each month, starting with this issue, you'll get a very abbreviated copy of the newly named Adoption Month E-Magazine in your inbox. This is a notification to let you know that we've published the most recent issue of the E-Magazine on our website for you to view. From that notification, you can click on the tab at the top of the page that best fits your interest and you'll be taken to the customized E-Magazine designed specifically for that topic.
Don't worry! The Adoption Month E-Magazine will have all of the same types of things the previous E-Magazine had, plus great new sections designed with you in mind. Please take a few minutes to check out the Adoption Month E-Magazine, then scroll to the bottom and send us your feedback!
We hope that you enjoy the new Adoption Month E-Magazine as much as we've enjoyed creating it for you.
Begin Your Search and Reunion Journey
Whether you are an adoptee, an adoptive parent, a birth parent, or another relation, searching and reuniting can be a long and arduous process. For some, just the mere idea of beginning that search can be overwhelming and confusing. But it doesn’t have to be that way. There are resources and help available for those ready to reunite. You just have to know where to look.
Where should I start? The first thing to do is make sure you’re emotionally ready for this journey. Talk with others who would be involved or affected by your search and get their input, or at least inform them of your end goal. They can provide a sturdy support system for you, and even help you with your search. Before using outside sources for your search, talk to your family. They may have the information you’re looking for, or give you a starting point for your search.
What resources are available? The following resources can help you on your journey to search and reunite. While there are many other resources available, these are the most commonly used.
Official Records: While this resource isn’t available to everyone searching, it can be a good place to start. If you are allowed access, you may be well on your way to eventually finding and reuniting. If you are an adoptee, consider asking your adoptive parents if they have any identifying information on your birth family. While your records may not be open to view, your parents may have had some contact with your birth parents during the adoption process.
Online Registries: Online registries offer a great compilation of fellow searchers. Two benefits to using online registries are that many of them are free and easy-to-use. This may be one of the easiest ways to do an extensive search. You can search for specifics—including birth date, birth state, maiden name, and so on.
Private Detectives: If the previous two methods don’t yield the desired results, consider hiring a private detective. They have access to documents and information that you may not. There are even private detectives who focus solely on reuniting adoptees and birth parents. They know the ins and outs, and can help you on your reuniting journey.
Whichever method or methods you choose to employ for your search, keep up your motivation. There will be times when it feels like a waste of time, but it isn’t. It is worthwhile and brings you closer to reuniting.
Adoption.com Reunion Registry
Adoptees
Dec 15, 1956 (M) - 2 brothers - Robert and Michael Mapp. Mothers Celeste Mapp [ more ]
Mar 20, 1971 (M) - Let me begin by stating this....Giving a child up for adoption is about the most unselfish thing a person could ever do. While I do... [ more ]
Birth Mothers
May 1, 1989 (F) - Stillwater Medical Center hospital stillwater OK [ more ]
Dec 16, 1978 (M) - Ft Morgan Hospital hospital Fort Morgan CO [ more ]
Birth Fathers
Nov 30 (M) - He was adopted with his sister Raven, it would be very nice if we were able to find and connect with him and his sister once again. [ more ]
Feb 28 (F) - Both her and her brother Lil Roy were adopted out together. I would really like to be able to find both of them [ more ]
Adopting Blogs from AdoptionBlogs.com
Questions to Ask Your Paid Adoption Searcher
Reuniting with your family members can be a difficult and arduous journey. For some, the search is simple, quick, and easy. For others, it is a process-a long process, at that. Whether hiring a private detective is the first option on your list or the last option, here are some common questions to inquire about before settling on one private detective over another. [more]
More Search & Reunion Blogs: Birth Parents Blog | Birth Family Search Blog | Adoptee Blog
Search & Reunion Community, News & Events
Search & Reunion Stories - One Month into My Reunion
Search for Birth Family or Adoptee - Just a Little Guidance
Sealed Records - Yet Another Search Begins!
Join The Discussions on The Search & Reunion Forums
November 14, 2009 Celebrate National Adoption Month
November 20, 2009 Celebration of Life, with Dr. Richard Land
November 21, 2009 National Adoption Day - Contact your local Family Court for information on events in your area
Add your event to the adoption events calendar.
Search & Reunion Tip of the Month
One of the most important things to remember when starting your search is to keep your expectations in check. No two searches are the same, so it stands to reason that the reunion that may result from a successful search would also differ from those that others may have experienced. Keeping an open mind towards your search and reunion is the best way to move forward towards a healthy and happy ending for everyone.In Your Words
In Your Words is the newest section of the e-magazine for many of you. Those of you who read the weekly version are accustomed to seeing the "Speak Out" section of each issue, but for those of you touched in other ways, the "In Your Words" section is a brand new addition. This section is your place to speak your mind and talk about matters that are important to you. Do you have a question that you'd like to pose to others with similar adoption interest? Do you have feedback for us? The In Your Words section is just the place to do that.
Since this is our first issue, we didn't have anything to share in this issue, but we look forward to hearing from you for our next issue.
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