Sinister Sisters

The Dark Side of Adoption

Sinister Sisters

Show Notes

We often see beautiful stories of adoption- prospective parents building lifelong connections with birth parents, children being able to experience the perfect childhood. Unfortunatley, this is rarely the case. Come with us for a dive into the world of adoptions and learn about the horrible things that can happen to children within the system.

Content warnings: murder, child abuse, residential schools/ 60s scoop.

Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action: https://ehprnh2mwo3.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Calls_to_Action_English2.pdf

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Sources:

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-dark-side-of-adoption_b_8501560

https://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/nsa-member-charged-beating-adopted-3-year-old-son-death-article-1.1619223

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/adult-adoptees-speak-out-sentencing-adoptive-dad-who-killed-son-n616096

https://consideringadoption.com/adopted/impact-of-adoption/long-term-effects-of-adoption/

https://consideringadoption.com/adopted/impact-of-adoption/adoptee-issues-adoption-trauma/

https://sites.uab.edu/humanrights/2018/03/13/orphan-fever-the-dark-side-of-international-adoption/

https://www.reuters.com/investigates/adoption-follows/

http://www.originscanada.org/adoption-practices/adoption-coercion/adoption-coercion-articles-resources/domestic-adoption-baby-boom-exploiting-women-and-families-in-america/

https://time.com/6051811/private-adoption-america/

https://indigenousfoundations.arts.ubc.ca/sixties_scoop/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Indian_residential_school_system

https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1541187352297/1541187392851

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