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November 9th marks World Adoption Day, an international occasion of recognition and support for those irrevocably involved in the adoption community.
As a whole, the adoption community represents an exemplary group of vastly differing stories that still have the power to unify its members through the thread that runs through the tapestry of all its tales. In this way, society as a whole might learn a thing or two from the adoption community and how people of all backgrounds still find a sense of belonging and way to relate to one another.
Just as my own adoption story stands unique to any others — and all other stories unique to mine — my reconciliation and entry into the broader community has been an unprecedented experience. In the short time I joined and engaged with the I’m Adopted Facebook group, I learned just how much our differences bond us and make our group all the more stronger for it.
So, what does it mean to celebrate World Adoption Day? What does it mean that this day even exists? And what does adoption mean for me?
Symbolically, one quick way to celebrate World Adoption Day involves drawing a smiley face on…
