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http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20140209/lead/lead3.html In Australia Barnardos is promoting its Open Adoption Scheme by claiming it is different from old style adoption as parents get to see their child 3 times a year.  Open adoption was used in the past to lure,  usually … Continue reading →

Just after World War II, Hollywood film star, Jane Russell, searched Europe in a bid to adopt a child after finding out she could not have her own. At the time intercountry adoption was considered an embarrassment by countries whose children … Continue reading →

http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/i-was-adopted-41-years-ago-and-my-heart-has-never-healed-29984045.html “But here’s the rub. Despite having three loving parents in my life – my parents, Liam and Mary, and Sarah – the dull ache in my heart endures. I am not my adopted parent’s child, nor am I my … Continue reading →

Pope invited to watch film criticizing Catholic Church  http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/uk/Pope-invited-to-watch-film-criticizing-Catholic-Church/articleshow/29789669.cms Producers and makers of the film ‘Philomena’ which has been nominated for various awards this year including the Oscars and Bafta have offered to hold a personal screening for Pope Francis.   

Forced adoptions apology was PM at her finest http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/forced-adoptions-apology-was-pm-at-her-finest-20130321-2giu5.html The above article discusses the apology and the gaff the then Opposition Leader Tony Abbott made.  The media presumed that it was because he referred to us as birthparents – that … Continue reading →