Adoptee Quotes

“Adoptee rights are everyone's rights, and they deserve to be protected.”

“If the system were designed to protect adoptees, why do so many have to fight for their rights?”

“Adoptees deserve open records because deception and partial truths do not set us free.”

“Being denied their original birth certificates isn't just a problem for adoptees. It's a social problem, requiring social change.”

“It's illegal to deny people their records due to race or gender. Adoptees deserve the same rights and protections.”

“Those who are wounded wound others. Moses was wounded profoundly when he lost his birth family, his heritage, and his history. In the years to come, he would come to know Jehovah-rophe, the Healer of life’s sicknesses and sorrows. Exodus 15: 26b says, “…for I am the Lord, who heals you.” (from Under His Wings: Healing Truth for Adoptees of All Ages)”

“Moses needed to learn that God was Jehovah-tsidkenu—the One who is righteous and the source of true acceptance. The staff was symbolic of Moses’ life. God was asking him to let go of it—to give complete control to him. When Moses picked it up, it was no longer his life but the very life of God…Just like Moses, until we yield control of our lives to Jesus Christ, it is impossible to see ourselves through God’s eyes. Try as we may, we will never see our worth through accomplishments or the opinions of others. (from Under His Wings: Healing Truth for Adoptees of All Ages)”

“Laws forbidding adoptees from accessing their original birth certificates are outdated and need to be changed today.”

“The word, 'issues,' is perhaps a misnomer, a gross understatement, or a pale and withered description for very real psychological illnesses and emotional losses. Nevertheless, "post-adoption issues" is a catch-all phrase, and at least it avoid pathologizing adoptees.”