Adoption can be a beautiful thing and a complicated thing. Roots exists to keep adopted children connected to their motherland, biological family and/or meaningful connections, however they deem them and on their terms. Exploring our past can enrich our present. Be bold and know who you are! There is a common saying 'from roots to wings' in parenting. It summarizes the concept that if human beings have a solid foundation and secure attachment within primary relationships; they have a better chance at health, happiness and meaningful engagement in the world. Applying this concept to adoption can be scary because adoptees are torn from everything/one they know (sometimes, multiple times.) In some situations abuse, neglect & poor living conditions lead to medically and psychologically complexities. Needless to say, it's NOT the ideal scenario in which to 'root.' That being said, I believe with all my heart, that people are resilient. It takes work, for sure, but formulating a solid foundation and integrating that primal loss can happen. I also believe the work is continual and fluid. In order to heal and move forward in a healthy and productive capacity, you must go through the emotions. If you attempt to 'go around' them or 'stuff them down,' they are sure to manifest in some capacity. Until you meet your issues (any issues) head on, they will always be there. Roots was formed with the intention of going right to the source to begin and stay on the rise. So, from roots we rise...
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