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Phantom Parents
I created a 200-page book with a compilation of my work up until about 2020. The proof copy I just received from ezbook.nl looks great! Now it is time to reach out. Let’s try that crowdfunding thing!
CROWDFUNDING…
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What is going on…?
The run-up to the diagnosis
At first I thought my “problems” were because of my adoption.
It wasn't.
Maybe it was the “Jewish trauma” that haunted my ancestors (and me perhaps)..?
Do not think so.
Then…
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Wat is er aan de hand…?
De aanloop naar de diagnose
Eerst dacht ik dat mijn “problemen” door mijn adoptie kwamen.
Dat was het niet.
Misschien was het het “Joodse trauma” dat mijn voorouders achtervolgde..?
Denk het niet.
Toen…
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Trauma and Healing
Recently I had my second conversation with Simon Benn of the Thriving Adoptees Podcast.
You can listen to it here (7 Dec 2023). The first one (23 Aug 2023) is here.
In addition to the profound pre-verbal trauma associated with adoption…
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It’s personal
The thing with autobiographical comics is....