Adoptee rights

By Michelle Riess Throughout my adoption discovery, writing has been very therapeutic for me. Unfortunately, writing about my adoption on this website is no longer providing me with the peace or clarity it once brought. While I am pleased to have reached many other lateREAD MORE…

By Michelle RiessOriginally posted in 2019. Updated 2023 In May 1982, the film Annie was released in the United States. Annie, which takes place in New York City in the 1930s, is the story of a 10-year-old girl named Annie (Aileen Quinn) who lives inREAD MORE…

Original Publication: Courier-Post Original Publication Date: June 5, 1981 NOTE: Much of the information taken from Kent’s testimony completely contradicts Hollie’s experiences and even some of the details that were provided to Michelle by her adoptive father in 2017. We briefly discuss these issues andREAD MORE…

Original Publication: The New York Times (view here) Original Publication Date: April 15, 1978 CAMDEN, N.J., April 14 (UPI) – A lawyer with offices in Marlton, N.J., and Willingboro, N.J., has been indicted for allegedly arranging the illegal adoption of babies. The indictment of theREAD MORE…