An Adoptee's Right to Know

"Black parental mysteries groan and mingle in the night. Something will be born of this." Muriel Rukeyser, "Double Ode"

In most states in America, as well as in many countries, the original identity of an adoptee is kept sealed, in court and agency files, without regard to age, medical need, or natural curiousity. It is my belief that the sealing of these records, and the secrecy that is an inherent part of the adoption system in America and elsewhere, perpetuates an unhealthy climate for every adoptee that makes the development of self-esteem and a strong self-identity nearly impossible, regardless of the quality of one's adoptive upbringing. There is a movement, however, underway, to change the status of adoption records in this country. If you believe in the adoptee's right to know,(or even if you don't), sign the guestbook below. If you need assistance searching, please read through my Search Series below before emailing me with questions.