“Adoption isn't just a childhood experience, it's a life-long experience.” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share Image
“Adoptee rights are everyone's rights, and they deserve to be protected.” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share Image
“Adoptees deserve open records because deception and partial truths do not set us free.” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share Image
“Adoption is a lifelong journey. It means different things to me at different times. Sometimes it is just a part of who… — Kelly DiBenedetto Copy Share Image
“Being denied their original birth certificates isn't just a problem for adoptees. It's a social problem, requiring social change.” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share Image
“It's illegal to deny people their records due to race or gender. Adoptees deserve the same rights and protections.” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share Image
“Discovering that I was adopted redefined my entire world, but it taught me that who you are doesn't change.” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share Image
“If the system were designed to protect adoptees, why do so many have to fight for their rights?” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share Image
“If you are financially affluent, think of adopting a kid and raise him or her right next to your biological offspring. And… — Abhijit Naskar Copy Share Image
“Being adopted felt like reading a book that had the first chapter ripped out. You might be enjoying the plot and the… — Jodi Picoult Copy Share Image
“There comes a point in time when we must acknowledge that we are more than our nationality, and we are bigger than… — Janine Myung Ja Copy Share Image
