Why are you proud of being an adopted woman?
For many of us, being adopted and a woman are so closely interwoven. Because of China's One-Child Policy, girls were disproportionally placed at orphanages — I was one of those girls. I think often about how being a woman has shaped and continues to shape my life. This International Women's Day, I'm so grateful to share the pride-points of our community members' intersectional identities.
— Téa Tamburo, Girls Adoption Connect founder
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Slide one: International Women's Day. Why are you proud of being an adopted woman? March 8, 2024.
Slide two: Why are you proud of being an adopted woman?
“I’m proud of the deep and strong emotional connection I have with the other women in my life.”
“I feel empowered by my gratitude for my life experiences since my adoption.”
“My journey so far. Some days are harder than others, but I am proud that I endure.”
“Our determination to thrive anywhere no matter the circumstances.”
Slide three:
“My resilience and adaptability.”
“Empathy I have for others.”
“Being able to share my own perspective and hopefully help to destigmatize adoption.”
“That I have a unique story.”
"Being able to code switch as a female transracial adoptee in mostly white or male spaces.”
Slide four:
“We’re unbelievably strong.”
“Embracing being different. I wouldn’t want to change a thing.”
“I’m proud of how my family chose to invite someone into their family with open arms.”
“Having a supportive community of female adoptees.”