Bill & June's Adoption Story
Like many they started their adoption journey due to infertility. Their story covers the whole adoption process, from initial enquiry through to placement and adoption order.
Adoption means different things to different people.
For some, it’s a beginning. For others, it’s a journey still unfolding.
Adoption Stories is a space for sharing real adoption experiences told by adoptive parents, adopted children, birth parents, and anyone touched by adoption. Every story matters, whether joyful, complicated, unfinished, or still finding the right words.
By listening to each other, we can build understanding, connection, and community. You’re invited to read, reflect, and, if you’re comfortable, share your own story.
Real Adoption Stories
A growing collection of personal adoption stories shared by our community.
Share your adoption story!
Whether your story is complete, or ongoing. You are adoptive parents, an adopted child, a birth parent, or anyone touched by adoption, your stories matter and we want to help you share it.
Glossary of Adoption Terms
Adoption can be full of unfamiliar terms, abbreviations, and phrases that may mean little to someone without prior experience.
Over time, this language often becomes second nature but at the beginning, it can feel overwhelming, and there isn’t always a clear opportunity to ask questions. This section is here to help demystify adoption language and provide clear, accessible explanations to support you wherever you are on your journey.