I had recently been asked to speak on my story at an orphan care ministry at a local church and decided to use this as an opportunity to share my journey and perspective as an adoptee, as well as, a

I bought this necklace as a gift to myself, as a reminder, and as a message with a meaning behind it that I'd like to share more of. Ever since I was adopted from Ukraine at four years old, people

There are many reasons why we as people make the many decisions that we do. As adoptees, some choose to search for their birth families and others choose not to or to only go

This diary entry serves the purpose of sharing my adoption story while also presenting a wholistic perspective on adoption that I hope will be useful insight for everyone impacted by adoption or trauma in some way. Eighteen years ago, I

As a Ukrainian adoptee, I grew up in a loving family ever since I was adopted at four years old. I don't have many clear memories growing up in the orphanage, but more will be shared about my adoption and