We've never interacted, although I see you have stopped followed me, so I'm assuming you are including me in this along with other dissenting adoptees. Here are some of my thoughts and quotes, which I hope you consider. Thread #adoptee https://twitter.com/SociableSocialW/status/1298622795593719808

I'm typically tolerant with adoptionland but that is waning. So, sometimes I am reactive.
But, the expectation that I'll always rise above the noise/propaganda & remain detached is unreasonable & untenable.
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Those of us #adoptees who speak out are doing the emotional hard labour. When dissenting views are not welcomed, you . @SociableSocialW are fostering an environment that tacitly condones the invalidation of our authentic voices (and trauma).
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Need I remind you . @SociableSocialW that many of #adoptees, including myself, are in this situation because of social workers!We've had a senate inquiry which revealed illegal/unethical practices. If you are in any doubt read the literature on:Forced Adoption/Stolen Generation.3

As confronting as it is when someone challenges your ideas, you can use your professional curiosity to listen with empathy & positive regard for those that take the time tell uncomfortable truths. A positive adoption experience does not negate the inherent human rights issues.
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"When you debate a person about something that affects them more than it affects you, remember that it will take a much greater emotional toll on them than you" . @SociableSocialW
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"For you, . @SociableSocialW it may feel like an academic exercise but for them (us), it feels like revealing our pain, only to have you dismiss our experience and sometimes humanity"
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"The fact that you might remain more calm under these circumstances is a consequence of your privilege, not increased objectivity on your part. Stay humble" . @SociableSocialW
This quote was by Sarah Maddux
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To expect myself or any other dissenting #adoptees to sanitize their tweets to make them more palatable is facile and demeaning. This does nothing to safeguard adoptee voices and only further perpetuates our marginalization.
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Finally, if you are an adoptee . @SociableSocialW I suggest you get your head around the notion of internalised oppression! There is an ethical imperative to end plenary adoption and this is being echoed by academics and activists alike! We must do better.
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PS I'm capable of speaking & writing about the inherent issues within adoption without being boxed as 'negative or positive' - that's dichotomous thinking. I experience multiple/mixed feelings! I'm typically a bubbly person, but toxic positivity is not my schtick.
Pls consider.