Teens Speak Out
Over the years at Adoptive Families magazine, we’ve
published some powerful teen voices. Click the links below to
read essays written by teen and young adult adoptees about fitting
in, connecting to cultures, and forging a strong identity.
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“On Becoming African
American,” by Jane Sanders
Raised in a white community, I’ve just begun to embrace
my heritage.
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“I Forgot to Be Scared,”
by Sasha Waggenspack
A 13-year-old shares his adoption story.
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“This Is for Real,”
by Allison Maritza
An unexpected emergency tests the strength of a mother-daughter
bond.
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“Journey to
Calcutta,” by Alexis Tompkins-Larrance
Despite my parents’ urging, I had always rejected
my Indian identity. At 21, I learned to embrace it.
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“Is That Your Real
Brother?,” by Kaitlyn Kerry
A 20-year-old looks back on her teens years and coming to
terms with her identity as a transracial adoptee.
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