Call for Participants for Open Adoption Documentary
This is not a casting call for a reality television show. This is a call for participants to be part of a genuine, frank, and heartfelt domestic adoption documentary offering perspectives from each side of the Triad. It will be produced with the utmost respect for every person involved. More than ever before open adoption is being portrayed in mainstream media. The bad news is that portrayal does little to shed light on the well-entrenched myths about domestic adoption. With storylines from popular television shows such as Glee and so-called “expert” interviews (like on the Today show), there is still very little understanding about what an open adoption is and how it benefits our children. What’s more, in the recent light of TLC’s extremely disappointing Birth Mothers “documentary,” which felt more like an episode of The Jersey Shore, it begs the question – Where is the respect and compassion for birthmothers? I think it’s time for an open adoption reality check. Looking to hear from: Birthmothers, birthfathers, adoptive mothers, adoptive fathers, and adults who were adopted domestically to share their open adoption experiences. Ideally looking for people located in New York, New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. Very important note: All adoptions must be finalized. To be considered: Please videotape yourself sharing one specific moment in your open adoption experience. Examples are below. Be sure to include your name (first name is fine) and how many years has it been since you made an adoption plan for your child, or adopted your child. How did you feel as you relinquished your parental rights? What led you to the decision to create an adoption plan for your baby? If you’ve been subjected to a thoughtless comment such as “Don’t you love your child?” how did you respond?” How did you feel during your first open adoption visit? When did you know adoption was the right choice for you? How did you feel when meeting/talking to your child’s birthmother for the first time? If you’ve been subjected to a thoughtless comment such as, “Can’t have children of your own?” how did you respond? What words come to mind when describing how you feel about your child’s birthmother and/or father? What do you think is the biggest misconception about open adoption? What do you think is the biggest misconception about birthmothers? Post your video to youtube and send the link to: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) //= 0; i=i-1){ if (l[i].substring(0, 1) == ' ') output += "&#"+unescape(l[i].substring(1))+";"; else output += unescape(l[i]); } document.getElementById('eeEncEmail_rKcIrGJwsW').innerHTML = output; //]]> A little about me: Hi, I’m Barbara Herel and I write a blog for AdoptiveFamiliesCircle.com, brought to you by the editors of Adoptive Families Magazine, called Improv Mom. (You can take a read at—http://www.adoptivefamiliescircle.com/blogs/blog/us_adoption/) My husband, Tony, and I have an open adoption with our daughter’s biological mother. Last year, we had our very first return visit and look forward to the next trip. Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing your adoption story. My best, Barbara
