3/5 stars Littleport, Maine may have been a summer vacation hotspot, but the town also held many secrets. Sadie Loman was a summer resident… Avery Greer lived there year round. These two were best friends until Sadie was found dead. As Avery works to find the truth behind Sadie’s death, she learns some more secrets … More The Last House Guest
5/5 stars The Miracle Submarine was supposed to be a new treatment to help a myriad or conditions. So, how did it end in the deaths of 2 clients? In this courtroom thriller, you’ll be learning about the lives of clients and owners of the Miracle Submarine as the single mother of an autistic child … More Miracle Creek
I write a lot about this breakup and abandonment because I see it relate so directly to how I feel about adoption. The same words were used. I had no say in the matter. The same phrases of comfort are given to me. This is a very tangible moment I can process and write about. … More Dodged one bullet, got hit by another
When an adoptee has the floor, do not derail the conversation to prove how woke you are. My name is Lillian飞岗 Schmaltz, and this is my story. October 15, 1994, I was born in Nanning, Guangxi. Approximately 3 days later, I was found at the local police station and brought to the Nanning Social Welfare … More Becoming AdopteeLilly
5/5 stars Chloe Brown is chronically ill and has led a very independent (and a bit introverted) lifestyle because she’s afraid of being a burden. Things change when she has a near-death experience and decides it’s time for her to be more adventurous. Little did she know the very attractive superintendent of her building would … More Get a Life, Chloe Brown
I’m not here to provide loopholes. I’m not spending my time answering questions that are so obviously used to gain permission to continue unhealthy behavior. I am not an enabler. I will have genuine conversations with you that challenge your beliefs. I may play devil’s advocate to force you into considering unknown perspectives. I’ll call … More Adopted kids grow up to be (outspoken) adult adoptees.
** Disclaimer (that shouldn’t be necessary, but somehow is): These are my initial thoughts as I process the documentary. They are in no way reflective of every Chinese adoptee and can change as I work through more of my own story. ** Before I had started my advocacy work, I was aware that much of … More One Child Nation: One Chinese Adoptee’s Thoughts
Why are all of my posts directed at adoptive parents? My main goal is to support and advocate for the younger generation of adoptees. I’m not here to change your opinion on if you should adopt (though my posts will make you question the adoption system). There is a young generation of adoptees confused about … More Why I Focus on Adoptive Parents
When I look in the mirror, what do I see? The eyes that were the subject of so many taunts and jokes. No amount of makeup could make them larger and rounder. The hair that wouldn’t curl, laying limp against my face. A similar color to my adoptive father’s, leading kids to question if he … More When I Look in the Mirror
4/5 stars The Sandell family seem perfectly normal. Stella is a typical teenager eager for exploration and independence. Stella’s mother is a hardworking lawyer. Stella’s father is a well-known pastor. Their lives get turned around when Stella is arrested for the murder of a 32-year-old man. The Sandel family soon learns just how far they’ll … More A Nearly Normal Family
