A Holiday Gift for YOU! From The Real Adoptea Moxie!

It's December; for many of us, it's the season of giving.

Dec 07, 2023

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It's December; for many of us, it's the season of giving.

An early holiday gift for you!

If you are already a paid subscriber, first THANK YOU! If you know someone who might also want access to the 'insider access," then you can also gift a subscription, which might make a lovely present for that 'hard to buy for' person or people in your life.

An update regarding some news about my plan for this Substack in 2024.

As many of you will know, I've been in the trenches, faithfully writing about the challenging topics in adoption for well over a decade at www.pamelakaranova.com. My focus is curating adoptee-centric writings that boldly highlight the adoptee experience where motivation meets moxie.

I launched this Substack in January; I had no idea what would come of it, but it's slowly building a community of individuals who aren't only adopted but impacted by adoption in some way. With over 1000 subscribers in less than a year, it has become a vast and supportive community of readers and writers affected by adoption worldwide.

I have been very relaxed with keeping as many of my writings open for all to read without a paywall, which is many more than I originally intended; however, in January, I will have to shift things a bit. To sustain the time I am investing into these writings after two weeks of publication, all of my articles will have a paywall added to them. I have learned that to keep this Substack growing and invest my time, energy, and mega emotional labor, I must make enough to help offset living expenses because this is a part-time job. I spend a lot of time writing and investing in this platform and want to keep pushing.

The hard truth is that, unfortunately, adoption isn’t going anywhere.

While understanding is love, it’s also helping non-adoptees gain a better understanding of the adoptee experience and validating the experiences of my fellow adoptees. It's this, or throw in the towel and get a part-time job doing something I don't necessarily love or have a passion for.

I want to continue my Substack, as writing about adoption, connecting with adoptees, and sharing and creating resources for them is where my heart is at!

I have met and mentored many of you and connected with you online and offline. I have poured countless hours into creating adoptee-centric content that has shaken conversations up when navigating the adoption experience. So many adoptees use my work as validation and acknowledgment of their own experiences, and they also share them with friends, family, and loved ones to help them understand the adoptee experience more profoundly.

Let's never forget that UNDERSTANDING IS LOVE.

When someone enters the arena to try to understand this adoption "thing" from an adoptee's lens, it's a magical thing and very rare for some of us. I have never received that from any of my birth parents or adoptive parents, but things are very different now. Many adoptive parents are TRYING to understand, which is a real game changer for many of us.

Give your adoptive parents a gift subscription to The Real Adotpea Moxie because understanding is love. Consider giving yourself a gift subscription as well!

The Real Adoptea Moxie has become this incredible corner on the internet where I have given some of myself to all of you.

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However, there are currently over 1000 of you who subscribe and read this Substack every week. But just over 50 of you pay to support it and access all the work behind the paywall. I understand that paying for writing you enjoy is a new idea and not for some. I also understand that times are hard; even $5 a month can be a lot for many. So, for the next few weeks, I am offering a remarkable 20 percent lifetime discount on an annual paid subscription. This offer will end on Christmas 2023.

Thank you for supporting me and my work!

Really, if we're being truthful, this is what it's all about. You support me. Think of it as your little way of giving back to someone advocating for the wellness of adopted people worldwide. Of course, I know this is not everyone's jam, and I respect that wholeheartedly! Please know that asking for anything has never been my cup of tea, and even sending out this email to remind you to consider becoming a paid subscriber makes me a little ill inside. However, I also hope you all have gotten to know me well enough by now to understand that honesty is always what I want to focus on here.

Lastly, know that you are part of something great in supporting The Real Adoptea Moxie community.

By becoming a paid subscriber, you become a patron of a new way of creating culture in the adoption community. For too long, creatives have had to work for free or rely on advertisers to pay their bills. Having a brand foot your income means you can never write as truthfully as you would like, which we know is vital in adoption. But, when you are paid directly by the readers who benefit from your work, you can do just that. That's not just better for you, but it's better (without wanting to sound boastful) for society, adoptees, and the adoption community we all know and love.

If this sounds like something you will enjoy, please hit the button below to get this special discount, which will end on December 25th, 2023.

Thank you for being here whether you support through reading, sharing, or being a paid subscriber. It all means the world to me. And, of course, feel free to share this offer with your friends and family, too.

Give yourself and your favorite loved ones a subscription to The Real Adotpea Moxie this holiday season!

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I see you; I feel your pain for all the adoptees who feel forgotten, lost, and alone. Please don’t give up, and know you aren’t alone in feeling like you do.

I have compiled a list of recommended resources for adoptees and advocates. You can find it here: Recommended Resources for Adult Adoptees and Adoption Advocates.

Thank you for reading and for supporting me and my work.

Understanding is Love,

Pamela A. Karanova