by Gayle Swift | Aug 12, 2026 | by Gayle H. Swift, Telling a Complete Story, TriSpective
Adoption is often called a forever commitment. However, it’s important to acknowledge that a child’s link to their biological families is also forever. An adoption decree ends the legal ties to birth family. It cannot and does not end the emotional, psychological, and...
by Gayle Swift | Apr 8, 2026 | Building Connection, Building family connections, by Gayle H. Swift, Family dynamics, Strengthening Family Relationships, Telling a Complete Story, The Adoption Triad, Tri-relational Interconnectivity
Episode 27 of our vlog/podcast focused on the unique aspects and responsibilities of adoptive parenting. (Click this link to listen to the entire conversation.) The conversation began with a clip from Jean Kelly Widner, author of The Adoption Paradox. Jean’s...
by Gayle Swift | Mar 11, 2026 | Adoption as a communal experience, Adoption Paradox, Adoption systems, Lived Experience Informs Understanding, Psychological Permissionis, Telling a Complete Story
Last week we announced that adoptee Jean Kelly Widner had been named the 2026 recipient of our annual Shaping the Future Award. She is the author of the ground-breaking book Adoption Paradox: Putting Adoption in Perspective. Jean is an articulate and courageous voice...
