Comments on: A Generation Lost and Found

By: Robin Munro

Robin Munro — Tue, 06 Jul 2021 20:29:32 +0000

In reply to Nancy E. Arnesen. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Nancy. While this historical piece is valuable in that it shares historical information and insight from Holt team members who helped create our adoption and family strengthening work in China, you are right that it fails to acknowledge the trauma and loss inherent in adoption and does not include the perspective of Adoptees. In the eight years since we produced this piece, we have learned and evolved a lot in our approach to the adoption narrative, with greater inclusion of Adoptee voices and perspectives. And we agree that Adoptee voices would have strengthened this piece significantly. We have added a note at the end and a link to some of our content that shares Adoptee perspectives on the adoption experience. Thank you again, and we're so glad that your experience thus far with Holt has been one that empowers Adoptees to shape their own stories.

By: Nancy E. Arnesen

Nancy E. Arnesen — Tue, 06 Jul 2021 13:52:36 +0000

As the mom of 2 girls adopted in China, I was disappointed by this article, which seemed to revive the “savior” narrative and to ignore the perspective of the adoptee. It’s possible to celebrate the new families formed through adoption, while at the same time acknowledging the loss and trauma that is a big part of the story for many adoptees. My family has been benefited greatly from Holt’s post-adoption counseling services here in Illinois–services which are based on a very different understanding of the adoption journey than was reflected in the article, and which empower adoptees to better understand and shape their own story. It would have been great to hear some adoptee voices in the article.

By: Jan Westbury

Jan Westbury — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 00:01:47 +0000

Thank you for this synopsis of Holt’s work in China. I will share it without daughters, adopted in 1997 and 2000 in Nanning. They both benefited greatly from foster care.

By: Marianna

Marianna — Sat, 03 Jul 2021 17:33:52 +0000

I recognize that Ming Yuan Hotel console! Holt had a wonderful staff to help us in 1995 —Les W., Craig S. and family, Xiao Xiao, Matthew, and Christine at Mother’s Love. My children are now 27, 24, 23 and 21. I always enjoy learning more about the early days of Chinese adoption.

By: Teresa Monell

Teresa Monell — Sat, 03 Jul 2021 12:59:35 +0000

Beautifully written..I am one of those who adopted in the year 2000 with Holt .
Which was one of the best experiences.
I have a beautiful 21 year old daughter from Hunan province. She has been the light of my life.
She has blossomed into the most beautiful, brilliant , caring,self confident woman.
Mia will graduate from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in the fall with a 4.0 GPA average in aeronautical science.
Words can not express how grateful I am to be her Mom.