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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…
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“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…
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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!
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How Can We Reframe Language Around Adoption?
There are many misconceptions, stereotypes, and negative perceptions people have around adoption. But how do we combat these stereotypes? It begins with purposefully using the right language when we talk about adoption.
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October 2025 Adoption Stories – Legislative Updates
Hey everyone, Teesta here. It is fall, Halloween just passed, and lawmakers have been busy. Let’s talk about legislative updates worldwide for adoption!
