Happy International Women’s Day!

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.”