TrushaliFinding My Bangladeshi Mother | InterCountry Adoptee Voices (ICAV) On February 7, 2026 By Guest Bloggerby Sofia Nordgren, born in Bangladesh and adopted to SwedenMy name is Sofia Nordgren. According to my adoption documents, I was born in Bangladesh in 1973, although my exact date
Read MoreTrushaliLove, Relationships, and the Impact of Adoption | InterCountry Adoptee Voices (ICAV) On March 11, 2026 By Guest Bloggerby Jonti, adopted from Sri Lanka to AustraliaHey adoptee family,It’s Jonti here again with a few thoughts about love and relationships.When I reflect on some of
Read MoreTrushaliWhen Adoption Erases Sisters | InterCountry Adoptee Voices (ICAV) On March 25, 2026 By Guest Bloggerby Sita van Groesen, adopted from Sri Lanka to the NetherlandsWhy I Responded to the Dutch Government ConsultationYears ago, my Sri Lankan sister and I discovered by accident that
Read MoreTrushaliUnderstanding the Grief Adoptees Carry | InterCountry Adoptee Voices (ICAV) On April 9, 2026 By lynellelongby Lynelle Long, born in Vietnam and taken to Australia, Founder of InterCountry Adoptee Voices (ICAV)For many adoptees, especially those of us adopted across countries, cultures, and languages
Read MoreTrushaliRethinking “harm” in intercountry adoption | InterCountry Adoptee Voices (ICAV) On April 16, 2026 By lynellelongI feel the impact deeply every time a legal case involving a fellow intercountry adoptee is decided. My heart breaks knowing the immense courage and persisitence it takes
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