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Two Countries, One Goal: How Adoption Differs in India and America

When it comes to adoption, every family’s story starts from the same place: love. But the way that story unfolds can look very different depending on where you live. We interviewed mother Ria Patel, who adopted her daughter Zahra through the Indian adoption system, about her experiences.

November 25, 2025
Palna’s Cradle: Ria Patel’s Adoption Story

Long before Ria Patel became a mother, she spent her weekends surrounded by the soft hum of lullabies, the cries of babies, and the quiet sound of hope echoing through the hallways of Palna, a children’s home in Delhi.

November 22, 2025
From Dallas to India: Gina Iyer’s Adoption Story

By Teesta Bhola-Shah Adoption can mean many different things for different people — complexity, love, loss, anger, family. For adoptee Gina Iyer, it has meant all of these things and more. Born in the United States and raised in India, Gina’s story crosses many continents and cultures. We interviewed Gina about her life and perspectives…

November 14, 2025
“It’s You and Your Child Against the World” – Gina Iyer’s Advice for Adoptive Parents

By Teesta Bhola-Shah Adoption is often a very difficult process for everyone involved. But the way to get through it is with patience and love, says Gina Iyer. Gina was adopted as a child and adopted one of her children when she grew up, so she has lots of experience with the process. When we…

November 12, 2025
Holly Clark’s Adoption Story: How a Single Moment Inspired a Life of Advocacy

We interviewed AdoptTogether liaison and mother Holly Clark about her adoption story. Read about it here!

November 7, 2025

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My Adoption Stories

This website is a space to share real voices from the adoption community, with a focus on Native American and multiracial experiences. Through interviews, original articles, and firsthand accounts, I hope to shed light on the complexities of adoption—its joys, struggles, and deep cultural impact.