I added this to my permentant links, but wanted to make a notice of it too.
Adoption Crossroads and Origins USA are holding a huge adtin related conference in NYC on September 15-16, 2006
What I think is REALLY excting is the list of speakers:
Ann Fessler, Artist, creator of “Everlasting”
Karen Wilson Buterbaugh, Author of “Adoption Healing… a path to recovery” (for mothers)
Betty Jean Lifton, PhD, Author of “Lost & Found”, “Journey of the Adopted Self”, “Twice Born”
Antolin M. Llorente PhD, Neuropsychologist
Carol Schaefer, Author of “The Other Mother” and “The Ancient Tear”
Rickie Solinger, Feminist, Author of:”Wake Up Little Susie”, “Beggars and Choosers”, “Pregnancy & Power”
Joe Soll, LCSW, Author of “Adoption Healing… a path to recovery” (one for adoptees and one for mothers)
These are some of the biggest most respected autors on adoption and the reality of it’s issues. I am very excited and I will, in the flesh, be there!
So check it out:
http://www.adoptioncrossroads.org/Conference/Conference%20Cover.html