Fabiana – Part 2

Fabiana – Part 2

Fabiana - Part 2 In 2025, thanks to my hard work, the company I work for rewarded me with a wonderful trip to paradise. There, relaxing in those Caribbean waters and free from the hustle and bustle of the city, I discovered a place where the soul is free to converse...
Fabiana – Part 2

Fabiana – Part 1

Fabiana My name is Fabiana. I’m 56 years old today. I’m an adoptee, and I’d like to share a bit of my story in this space, that I discovered by chance and opened a wonderful door for me. In late winter 2014, I was home alone with the TV on (a rare occurrence in my...
Óscar

Óscar

Óscar When I was little, I dreamed of having a brother. I felt very lonely. The reason was the many arguments my parents had, due to my mother’s jealousy. And now, at 52, I discover that I am adopted and that I have a brother four years older than me. My name is...
The monolithic notion of adoption

The monolithic notion of adoption

La idea monolítica de la adopción (The monolithic idea of adoption) - By Iván Gastañaga In a world where cultural and familial roots intertwine, adoption presents an ethical and emotional crossroads that defies entrenched conventions. In his article “La Idea...
Adoption and the genealogy of abandonment

Adoption and the genealogy of abandonment

La adopción y la genealogía del abandono by Iván Gastañaga Embark on the poignant odyssey of Iván Gastañaga, as he shares his compelling two-decade quest to uncover his roots in post-Soviet Russia. In a world devoid of social media and accessible DNA testing, he...