As we look to the year ahead, we are in the process of planning what we focus on this year. Following on from National Adoption Week, we would like to cover more stories from all aspects of adoption.
This is Roman's story - which stories would you like to hear more of?
Did you know you can now view our Information Sessions online? The first steps of becoming an adopter with us, are there for you to view at your leisure on our website www.adoptionwest.co.uk
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Is this the year you ADOPT? We can't promise it will always be easy, but it could be the best adventure you've ever had.
If you are thinking about adoption, now is the time to start your homework - you cannot be too prepared. Our website is a great place to start - link in bio.
Wishing all our adopters, past, present and future, a very happy Christmas.
Did you know you can now view our Information Sessions online? The first steps of becoming an adopter with us, are there for you to view at your leisure on our website www.adoptionwest.co.uk
Compassion, empathy and tolerance. These are three of the key qualities real adopters say we should be looking for in potential adopters of siblings.
Interested in finding out more about adopting siblings, please do get in touch.
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World Adoption Day
Unless you've been taking some time away from social media today, you probably haven't failed to notice that today marks World Adoption Day.
We think this post from @wemadeawishadoptionmagazine sums up all that this day represents so perfectly ❤️
'Today is #worldadoptionday. It's a time to reflect and think about adoption and the different meanings it has for so many.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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For me, adoption has given me the privilege of being mum to two beautiful sisters. They made my dream of being a parent come true. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
But for that to happen, the dreams of their birth mum were shattered. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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My kids are growing up knowing about their history. Knowing where they came from and why it wasn't safe for them to grow up with their birth family. And that they are very much loved by everyone in their family. Particularly those they haven't met yet.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I started the magazine to give anyone who wanted to share their experience of adoption, a safe space to do that. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Adoptees and birth parents often feel their voices aren't heard. And that their experience doesn't fit with the idea that adoption is a celebration for all involved. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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There isn't a day that goes by without me thinking about the trauma and pain that brought our children into our lives. If I had a magic wand, I'd give it a good wave and say a few magic words to make sure everyone had the skills to safely parent.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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But the reality is, I don't. And not everyone can safely parent. Which is why we have adoption. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Adoption is something that happens to our children. It doesn't define who they are. And by listening to adult adoptees, birth parents and other adopters, we can learn how to best support our wonderful children so they can reach for the stars and realise their dreams.'⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
