We would love to hear your family’s special story of how adoption changed your life!
Your submission can be as long or short as you feel comfortable with. For more information please contact Sarah Email: Sarah@capbook.org Thank you for taking the time to share your story. Questions to give you some ideas… To parents: Were you looking for a certain type of child/age? Describe your adoption story for… (How old was your child when you adopted and how old are they now, how did the connection develop, how did they adjust to your family, etc) What challenges did you face during the adoption process or after? What changes did you witness in your adopted child/children after he/she entered your family? To Adoptees: How old were you when you were adopted? Before you were adopted what feelings did you have about being adopted into a family? (fears/hopes) How have those feelings changed since? (surprises/new experiences/anything u didn’t expect) Describe the impact adoption has had on your life, how did it shape who you are? Describe your relationship with your parent(s)… What challenges did you face as someone who was adopted? How did you overcome those challenges? What advice would you give to a child who is waiting for their permanent family? What advice would you give to people considering adoption? |
Sharing stories with those who never adopted, those who have adopted many children, as well as with waiting children who are wondering if adoption could ever happen for them creates hope, encouragement and inspiration.