Adopted : love, loss, family and reunion / Brigitta Baker and Jo Willis.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Baker, Brigitta, author.

Willis, Jo, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Adopted children--Psychology.

Adopted children.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (127 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Auckland, New Zealand : Massey University Press, [2022]

Summary:

This book explores the emotional and psychological complexities of adoption and reunion, focusing on the journeys of two women, Brigitta and Jo, who were adopted during the closed adoption era. It delves into their personal experiences of reconnecting with their birth families and the subsequent impact on their lives and relationships. Through their stories, the book aims to provide insight into the challenges faced by adopted individuals and their families, highlighting the importance of understanding and communication. It also includes perspectives from birth parents, partners, and children, offering a comprehensive view of the adoption experience. The authors seek to illuminate the emotional legacy of adoption, fostering awareness and understanding in both adopted individuals and the wider community. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

Title Page

Dedication

Contents

Foreword

Prologue

Introduction

Part 1: Brigitta

1: Denial

2: Curiosity aroused

3: Meeting my other mother

4: Pandora's box

5: The final piece

Part 2: Jo

6: Are you my mother?

7: The search for self

8: Reunion reality bites

9: The after-effects

10: Waking up

Part 3: Severed Ties

11: I wanted you to have a family - Jan

12: The family that never was - Sue and Tony

Part 4: The Legacy

13: The ripple effect

Afterword

Appendices

Further reading

Acknowledgements

About the authors

Copyright.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9781991016119

1991016115

OCLC:

1338837159