<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Adoptee Voices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Voices of Adoptees, Stories Unveiled]]></description><link>https://www.adopteevoices.net/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:37:37 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.adopteevoices.net/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Mothers of the Baby Scoop Era: Coerced, Silenced, and Never the Same]]></title><description><![CDATA[When we talk about the Baby Scoop Era, we often focus on the children who were adopted—the 1.5 million infants placed into new families, told they were "chosen," and raised in the silence of sealed records. But there is another side to this story, one that has been hidden for just as long: the mothers. These were young women—often teenagers—who were shamed, coerced, and manipulated into surrendering their babies. They were told it was the "right thing to do." They were told their children...]]></description><link>https://www.adopteevoices.net/post/the-mothers-of-the-baby-scoop-era-coerced-silenced-and-never-the-same</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a63a6cf334c7e6fe2a03bac</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:56:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/959fef_3ed6404f0118402a9cae5297881da04e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>janet storms</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closed Adoptions and Generational Trauma: The Silence That Echoes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adoption is usually presented as a clean break—a child is “cleansed” of its shameful origin and is placed with a new family, the past sealed away, buried, hidden from that child, and everyone moves forward as if adoption marks the beginning. For adoptees of closed adoptions, the secrecy is not an ending; it becomes an inheritance. Closed adoptions, particularly those of the Baby Scoop Era, were designed to protect not the adopted child, but the adoptive families from the "stigma" of a child's...]]></description><link>https://www.adopteevoices.net/post/closed-adoptions-and-generational-trauma-the-silence-that-echoes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5ab58de447e3bde5858487</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:16:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/959fef_6b3df58760174f538ad48da675af33b1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>janet storms</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adoptee Voices: Breaking Silence on Hidden Grief]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adoption is often viewed through a lens of joy and new beginnings. However, for many adoptees, the journey is also marked by profound grief and loss that often goes unspoken. This hidden grief can manifest in various ways, impacting mental health, relationships, and overall well-being. In this blog post, we will explore the complexities of adoptee grief, the importance of acknowledging these feelings, and ways to foster understanding and support within communities. Understanding Adoptee Grief...]]></description><link>https://www.adopteevoices.net/post/adoptee-voices-breaking-silence-on-hidden-grief</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a52ae0b5c421b82021d9ae0</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 20:56:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/959fef_c3e89db3cd3d4f6d9eb72fb1045d11fa~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>janet storms</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About The Impact of The Baby Scoop Era]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Baby Scoop Era, a term that encapsulates a significant period in American history, refers to the time from the late 1940s to the early 1970s when unwed mothers faced immense societal pressure to relinquish their babies for adoption. This era was marked by a complex interplay of societal norms, personal choices, and emotional turmoil. In this blog post, I will discuss the impact of this little-known part of United States history Eye-level view of a vintage adoption agency building The Baby...]]></description><link>https://www.adopteevoices.net/post/understanding-the-baby-scoop-era-a-personal-narrative</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a52ae095c421b82021d9ad9</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 20:56:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/959fef_61c9565959e040f7a7248f3d86c74735~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>janet storms</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Searching For Identity Without An Origin Story]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adoption can be a complex and emotional journey, especially when it comes to closed adoptions. For many individuals, the search for identity and understanding their roots becomes a significant part of their life story. Janet's journey through a closed adoption highlights the challenges and triumphs faced by those seeking to connect with their past. In this blog post, we will explore Janet's experiences, the emotional impact of closed adoptions, and the importance of identity in the adoption...]]></description><link>https://www.adopteevoices.net/post/exploring-identity-in-closed-adoptions-janet-s-journey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a52ae065c421b82021d9ad7</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 20:56:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/959fef_07ca1353da6243169e3e2e6cd7dcf378~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>janet storms</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>