Adoptee Remembrance Day
October 30
I have been inhaling various medias as I learn more about my biological heritage and adoption journey. This post discusses mental health so please read support as needed.
October 30th is adoptee remembrance day. I want to acknowledge those adoptees and nonadoptees in community who are less fortunate and have fought battles I am unaware of, such as mental health crises, neglect, abuse and suicide.
Adoptees also often face individual losses such as identity, language and culture. Many people are unaware that adopted individuals are 4 times more likely to suffer mental health crises including suicide and abuse in comparison to nonadoptees.
To these individuals my heart goes out with love and a voice to speak their truth, however difficult it may be.
This community is not perfect, thus, I do not want to perpetuate the adoptee narrative of ‘needing to be grateful’ because I do not believe it myself. However, I want to acknowledge my awareness that I am incredibly lucky to have the life I do, it may not be perfect but I am grateful and proud to be where I am today.
I do not take for granted the fact that I wake up safe in a warm bed every morning, as simple as it is.There are those that do not have a safe place each night to lay their heads for rest. Many people have supported me through the years and for this backing I am grateful.
Read more at https://www.myadopteetruth.com/blog/adoptee-remembrance-day
I want to include the (USA) mental health hotline number, 1(800) 273 8255
Please reach out if you are in need and share this number with those in your life, adoptee or otherwise.
I am speaking from my own life experiences and opinions as a transracial adoptee. Please recognise everyone is entitled to their own views and may have different experiences.
