Featured in our inaugural issue of the Adoptee Voices Quarterly e-Zine, “In Between Places,” are those writers from the first session of the Adoptee Voices Writing Group who answered our call for submissions. Just as every adoptee experience is unique, so are these pieces, each one an eloquent expression of the writer’s journey toward healing and wholeness.

The first session of the Adoptees Voices Writing Group transcended all our expectations. We were humbled and honored at the commitment of the writers, their fearlessness in sharing their work, and their empathy and wisdom in giving feedback. We were awed by the power of their voices and the depth of commitment to the community.

In poetry, memoir, and creative nonfiction, the contributions unflinchingly explore the myriad facets of the adoptee experience. Above all, the pieces reflect resiliency: like the lotus, each one rises from the muck to blossom tall and proud.

We are proud to present these authentic, compelling stories that center the adoptee. Adoptee voices are on the rise. Let’s listen.