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From Exhaustion and Anger to Empowerment and Education: The Evolution of My Adoption Advocacy
The more I fought to be heard, the more exhausted I became. And what filled the space left by that exhaustion was pure rage—the kind of rage that made…
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Pamela A. Karanova
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Adoption: The Infinite Elephant in the Room
Let's be honest for a second: I recently turned 50 years old, and I do not have enough time left on this earth to fully heal from all the layers of…
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Pamela A. Karanova
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September 2024

Illuminating the Adoption Love Myth: The Truth Behind the Trauma
In the adoption arena, love is wielded like a magic wand that's supposed to fix everything. But the truth is, love isn't enough, and it never has been.
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Pamela A. Karanova
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Adoptee Remembrance Day - Oct 30th: The Fight for Truth, Justice, and Healing in Adoption
Adoptee Remembrance Day isn't just a day for adoptees; it's a call to ignite the entire adoption constellation and everyone beyond it to step up…
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Pamela A. Karanova
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Adoption's Silent Pain: Why Most Adoptees Struggle Behind the Smiles
The complexities of separation trauma and adoption leave adoptees feeling fragmented, traumatized, and conflicted, and these emotions deserve…
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Pamela A. Karanova
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Introducing the Moonbeams & Sky Dreams Greeting Card Collection: A Tribute to Mother Nature and Lost Biological Connections
This collection is more than just ink on paper—it’s a piece of my heart, a tribute to the Mother I found in nature when the mothers in my life couldn’t…
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Pamela A. Karanova

August 2024

Navigating Mental Health and Self-Care While Advocating in the Adoption Community
Advocacy is essential, but so is taking care of ourselves.
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Pamela A. Karanova
Today Marks 50 Years of Survival: My Journey Through Adoption and Suicidality, A Personal Invitation
Nothing would mean more to me today than knowing that this vital conversation and book is reaching more ears, more hearts, and more minds.
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Pamela A. Karanova
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Matt Bevin's Despicable Legacy: From White Savior Adoptive Parent to Child Abandoner
"Noah, the former Kentucky governor's son, is unsurprised. I ask why he thinks Bevin adopted him. "Public image," he mutters."
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Pamela A. Karanova
Shattered Adoptee Dreams: Mike Davis's Unjust Deportation and Fight for Life
Mike's plight not only highlights the injustices faced by deported adoptees but also emphasizes the urgent need for systemic change.
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Pamela A. Karanova
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July 2024

A Journey From Darkness To The Light: Claiming Our Path to Adoptee Healing
For years, I felt trapped in a cycle of pain and frustration until I accepted that I had to take even just one percent responsibility for my healing…
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Pamela A. Karanova
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Breaking the Silence: The Vital Role of Truth in Adoptee Healing
When the truth about our origins is kept from us, it’s as if a piece of our soul is held captive. This captivity can manifest in various ways.
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Pamela A. Karanova
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