I want to be adopted by the French. I want to go to live in Paris.

But Nita had always seen having a child as selfish. Why bring another soul into this world, she’d say, when there are so many out there that need our help?

Blood can help make family, but family often transcends blood.

Adoption isn’t just a childhood experience, it’s a life-long experience.

Adopted kids are such a pain – you have to teach them how to look like you.

On his deathbed, my grandpa told me three things to remember for after he died. First he said, “You can’t own a cat. Ever.” Second he told me, “Friendly boys make friendly friends.” Finally he...

A role model is a person whose roles can be modelled. If the roles you conceive and give birth to today cannot be adopted by anyone in your absence, you are no good model.

I’m glad you were both here,” I finally manage, thinking how strange it is to be standing with the two people who made you, something most kids take for granted every day of their lives.

You’re adopted” smile.

I told my father I was his dad. But I lied. He’s adopted.

My grandmother got approved right before the law changed, so naturally she got grandfathered in. In related news, but completely unrelated, I was adopted.

On November 15th, 2008, in over 300 cities, 4,000 children were adopted in one day.