A recent report from The Associated Press and Frontline revealed that many South Korean children were stolen from their families and trafficked for international adoption through widespread fraud. This issue has long raised concerns, with similar allegations emerging from countries like China, Romania, Vietnam, and Chile. The author shares her personal adoption story, detailing her decision to adopt two siblings after facing multiple miscarriages. She received photos and documents of her sons’ birth mothers but later learned about the higher incidence of learning disabilities and mental health issues among adopted children. When her sons turned 16, they expressed a desire to meet their birth mothers, leading to a trip to Paraguay where they successfully connected with both women. The emotional meeting highlighted the deep biological and emotional ties shared between the boys and their mothers.
I Willingly, Joyfully Adopted my Sons From Paraguay. I Would Never do it Again
Updated on October 3, 2024