The Adoption Files

Transracial Adoption, Racism and Suicidality; a Conversation with Lina Vanegas, MSW


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Please join me as I speak with transracial, transnational displaced person Lina Vanegas, MSW and advocate. We talk about the intersection of transracial and transnational adoption, racism and colonialism and impacts on mental health and suicidal ideation.

Lina can be found at:

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Lina Vanegas Msw (@linaleadswithlove) • Instagram photos and videos
Lina Vanegas - @linaleadswithlove : r/abolishadoption (reddit.com)
as well as on X and other platforms @linaleadswithlove

Mentioned in the episode:

Mila | WHO: Adoption Survivors of Color + Global Majority WHAT: “Visualizing Adoption Abolition” Community Building Workshop WHEN: Saturday... | Instagram
Mila | (This workshop is for BIPOC Adopted People Only.) We are offering an online workshop, “Visualizing Adoption Abolition” in collaboration... | Instagram
Nos Buscamos – ONG
Adoption fraud was widespread for many South Koreans adopted into Western countries, AP finds (nbcnews.com)
Why China Is Banning Foreign Adoptions of Children - Newsweek
The U.S. history of Native American Boarding Schools — The Indigenous Foundation
History of Residential Schools | Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada
NABSW_Trans-Racial_Adoption_1972_Position_(b).pdf (ymaws.com)
Illegally adopted during Chile's dictatorship, they're now reuniting with biological families | AP News
There are a great many more articles and resources referencing illegal adoptions, the sourcing of children of color from other countries for the purpose of adoption, and the coercive tactics employed by so-called Resource employees, who are hired to procure children for agencies.

For people looking for lists of podcasts and other media produced by people of color and transnational adopted people, you can visit the site for Intercountry Adoption News, which maintains files and is an excellent source of news about transracial and transnational adoption.

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The opinions of the host and their guest are just that, their opinions. The host is not a lawyer or mental health professional.

If you or someone you know is feeling alone in navigating trauma and suicidal ideation, please seek support.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline | SAMHSA
Mental health support: get help - Canada.ca
UK Suicide & Crisis Helplines. Free, 24/7 Chat, Text & Phone (findahelpline.com)
Mental health and suicide prevention contacts | Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
RAINN | The nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization
Where to get support | Te Hiringa Mahara—Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission (mhwc.govt.nz)
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