She realized it’s time to start talking about it when her daughter started asking where she came from. She encourages adoptive parents to let go off the fear in telling the child the truth. Kaisahang Buhay Foundation Board Member Ms Lisa Moran shared how she started telling one of her daughter that she was adopted. We learned about the experiences of two adoptive parents. KBF Board Member Ms Lisa Moran Ms Miriam Quiambao Telling the Story of Mummy and Hunny Bunny I’m sure kids will enjoy hearing these stories over and over again. Each story is unique, but as a whole, it tells the story of being different, acceptance, joy and love, among others. Lastly, we learned about Juana Bee courtesy of the storytelling by Ms Bituin Callanta. Ms Georgina Angsato took on Destiny’s Delivery while the Case of the Missing Smile was read by Mr Mike Tripp.

We also heard the Room Full of Gifts as told by Teacher Mariel. Celebrity Ms Miriam Quiambao read Mummy & Hunny Bunny to everyone, while Ms Janet Villa shared Baby Circle. “I Love You Anak” eBook is another step into that direction.Īt the event, in a lovely bedroom setting for kids, we listened to Juju, Looloo & Baby Wuwu as told by Ms Nanette Santos. This is also to inspire families with adopted child or children to be open in declaring their love. The goal is to educate families, communities, the media and the society and encourage more Filipino families to consider adoption. It is aimed to lessen the stigma on adoption. “Love Sees Beyond Differences” is an advocacy campaign led by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the Inter-country Adoption Board (ICAB) and McCann Philippines. This causes a lot of stress to both to parents and the child.

And sometimes, they get taunted just because they were adopted. We have heard stories one way or another, of an adopted child going rebellious upon learning the truth of his or her place in the family. There’s a lot of stigma in relation to adoption, especially in the Philippines. It is a great tool for adoptive parents in telling their adopted kids that they were, adopted. The eBook consists of 7 heart-warming stories, colorfully illustrated to capture the attention of every kids. It was the launch of the “ I Love You Anak” eBook, the first ever Filipino written and illustrated eBook on adoption launched by the DSWD and ICAB as part of “ Love Sees Beyond Differences” adoption advocacy campaign. As read on the Bible, under the book of 1 Corinthians chapter 13 verse 7, “Love puts up with all things, trusts in all things, hopes for all things, endures all things.” Last Friday, through testimonies and storytelling, I was able to witness this kind of love at the Fully Booked Bonifacio High Street.

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