“ Discovering that I was adopted redefined my entire world, but it taught me that who you are doesn't change. DaShanne Stokes
“ If the system were designed to protect adoptees, why do so many have to fight for their rights? DaShanne Stokes
“ 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
“ People think that LGBTs adopting children will hurt them, but it's not being in loving homes that hurts children most. 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“ Laws forbidding adoptees from accessing their original birth certificates are outdated and need to be changed today.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
“ Destiny is not always preordained. Life is about making choices. Our lives are the sum of all the choices we make, the bridges we cross, and the ones we burn. Our souls cast long shadows over many peo… Judith Land
