“ If the system were designed to protect adoptees, why do so many have to fight for their rights? DaShanne Stokes
“ A role model is a person whose roles can be modelled. If the roles you conceive and give birth to today cannot be adopted by anyone in your absence, you are no good model. Israelmore Ayivor
“ Adoptees deserve open records because deception and partial truths do not set us free. DaShanne Stokes
“ It's illegal to deny people their records due to race or gender. Adoptees deserve the same rights and protections. DaShanne Stokes
“ Being denied their original birth certificates isn't just a problem for adoptees. It's a social problem, requiring social change. DaShanne Stokes
“ Laws forbidding adoptees from accessing their original birth certificates are outdated and need to be changed today. DaShanne Stokes
“ Adoption is a lifelong journey. It means different things to me at different times. Sometimes it is just a part of who I am. Other times it is something I am actively going through. Kelly DiBenedetto
“ But Nita had always seen having a child as selfish. Why bring another soul into this world, she'd say, when there are so many out there that need our help? Ramez Naam
