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Open Adoption Closing Greeting Card

Open Adoption Closing Greeting Card

Regular price $7.21 USD
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"Open Adoptions Aren't Supposed to Close." Greeting Card: Each item becomes a bold and unique statement, and every true-to-life greeting card tells a story.

Front of Card: "Open Adoptions Aren't Supposed to Close."

Inside Card: "BLANK."

This card is sentimental for many reasons, especially for anyone who has had an open adoption closed. For those who don't know, open adoptions are not legally binding, and adoptive parents can close them anytime they wish. And trust me, they do! I have close friends who have had this happen, and it's the biggest disservice and trauma to any adoptee and biological mother that can happen, and it happens all the time. Send this card to APs who made the choice to close the adoption or to anyone in the adoption constellation who is closing an open adoption. It can also be given to a biological mother as a way to acknowledge or validate the feelings of heartbreak that come with this experience. It's 2024, and this should not be happening.

Fun fact: Why is all the emporium merchandise a dollar amount and 21 cents? I was twenty-one years old when I found and met my birth mother. It was the best day of my life and a symbolic experience in my adoption journey. Sadly, I met her once, and she shut me out forever. The best day of my life was the worst because I never heard from her again.

Twenty-one years of agony passed, hoping she would change her mind. But she never did. Surviving this abandonment and rejection has been one of the most harrowing experiences of my life, but I made it. At one point, I was convinced I would die from a broken heart, but today, my heart is healed, and I feel whole. I am here to share my story and let other adoptees know they aren't alone and their feelings are normal for a not-normal situation. Nothing is normal about being separated from our biological parents at the beginning of life.

*A portion of all proceeds will go directly to Adoptees Connect, Inc. to help fund our DNA KIT COMMIT Program. Visit www.adopteesconnect.com to learn more!

All cards were designed and created by Pamela A. Karanova @pamelakaranova.

Take Note: This is the very first greeting card line that is designed and created specifically for adoptees, LDAs, NPEs, DNA surprises, search angels, and donor-conceived individuals by an adoptee. Can't find a true-to-life greeting card that fits your experience?

If you want a customized greeting card created precisely for your situation, I will design something specific for you! Please reach out for prices and guidelines on submitting your request on the contact page.

Disclaimer: The Real Adoptea Moxie True-to-Life Greeting Card line is protected by copyright laws. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or modification of the content shared on this website without the explicit written consent of the copyright holder is strictly prohibited. This includes both personal and commercial use. All rights reserved. Thank you for respecting the creative work of Pamela A. Karanova and ensuring its rightful protection.

• Material: 14.77 oz/yd² (350 g/m²) paperboard
• Sizes: Small: 4″ × 6″ (101 × 152 mm)
• Product weight: Small: 0.39 oz (11 g)
• Toner-based printing
• Vibrant colors
• Comes with a complimentary envelope
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