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Phantom ParentsDavid Enker

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…
Underwater sculpture by the British artist Jason deCaires TaylorJason deCaires Taylor

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…
Underwater sculpture by the British artist Jason deCaires TaylorJason deCaires Taylor

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…
light in darknessDavid Enker

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…
David Enker

It’s personal

The thing with autobiographical comics is....