Reflections in Real Time

First of all a shout-out to Adoption Mosaic, a groundbreaking organization led by Astrid Castro, who describes her beginnings as having been sold on the black market with her sister. Through her leadership, Adoption Mosaic has become a sacred space where adoptees can gather, share their truths, and ...

We often hear about adoption as a story of rescue. A hopeful solution for families who can’t have children of their own. A win-win. A happy ending.

But that version of the story is missing entire chapters — and the most important voice of all: the adoptee.

Organizations like Adoption Mosaic have b...