Bibliograph

Hidden daughter? Secret sister, Kim Mooney

Type

Label

Hidden daughter? Secret sister, Kim Mooney

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Hidden daughter? Secret sister

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

Kim Mooney

Summary

This story offers insights for adoptees who have struggled, as I did, to untangle the shame, confusion, and anger that can accompany adoption. It also opens a window for those who do not know what it is like to be adopted. It is a story about the power of truth. We are not born feeling shamed or rejected; we acquire those corrosive feelings through the actions of others. The source of my shame was not adoption itself but the choices others made, telling lies and keeping secrets from me. People are surprised when I say how ashamed I was to be adopted, in spite of the unwavering love of my parents. Yes, I was loved, but that didn't erase my need to know the truth. As each thread of truth was uncovered, the story of my life became more coherent. Shame, confusion, and anger resolved to understanding and acceptance

Target audience

adult

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