Sara Easterly Knihy

Exploring the complexities of motherhood and identity, this narrative delves into Sara Easterly's journey as an adoptee searching for the ideal maternal bond. Her struggles with attachment, faith, and feelings of unworthiness lead to perfectionism and despair. The death of her mother catalyzes a spiritual awakening, reshaping her understanding of motherhood. With themes of belonging, family, and forgiveness, the story resonates with anyone navigating the intricate dynamics of mother-daughter relationships, offering hope and insight for all.

Adoption is a multi-sided experience that can feel like it takes place in a vacuum. Here, three participants in the adoption triad reveal the challenges, the triumphs, and everything in between from their perspectives of adopted, adopter, and birth parent, and those of others who have experienced adoption from a variety of perspectives and roles.