Here is a “Share Your Story” page for AdoptionParadox.com, designed to invite adoptees, adoptive parents, biological parents, and others connected to adoption to contribute their personal experiences:

Share Your Story

At Adoption Paradox, we believe that every voice in the adoption journey matters.

Whether you’re an adoptee, adoptive parent, biological parent, or someone else touched by adoption, your story holds power. It may offer comfort, validation, or perspective to someone walking a similar path.

This space is for real stories-raw, honest, and heartfelt. We invite you to share your experience in your own words, whether it’s about love, loss, discovery, identity, confusion, healing, or hope.

Who Can Share?

• Adoptees: Share your journey, questions, reflections, or revelations.
• Adoptive Parents: Talk about your experience, the process, challenges, and growth.
• Biological Parents: Share what it meant to place a child for adoption-or reconnect.
• Siblings, Extended Family, and Friends: Offer your perspective and what adoption has taught you.

Guidelines

• Be authentic. You don’t need to write a polished essay-just speak from the heart.
• Respect privacy. You may change names or identifying details if needed.
• No hate speech or judgment. We hold space for many truths and voices.

You can submit your story anonymously or with your name. If selected, your story may be featured on our blog, newsletter, or social media (with your permission).

How to Submit

Please email your story to:

Include:

• Your name (or state if you’d prefer to remain anonymous)
• Your connection to adoption
• Your story (in a Word document, PDF, or in the body of the email)
• Optional: a photo (if you’d like it published with your story)
• Permission to publish (just a line that says “I give Adoption Paradox permission to publish this story on its website or platforms.”)

Need Help Getting Started?

Here are a few prompts:

• What was your first realization or memory related to adoption?
• What’s something you wish others understood about your experience?
• How has adoption shaped your identity, relationships, or values?
• Have you found healing, or are you still seeking answers?

-The Adoption Paradox Team