{"title":"Authentic Adoption Symbol Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn authentic version of the adoption symbol est. in 2024 by adoptee Pamela A. Karanova.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe top point of the triangle equates our adoptive and biological families coming together to make this choice for us. The bottom of the triangle is non-existent because the adoptee's voice has sadly been invisible and silenced, and we didn't sign any contracts. The heart is broken, which resembles the loss of our biological connections, ethnicity, relationships, missing resources, medical history, missing memories, sense of self, separation trauma, and adoption trauma. The bleeding heart represents our truth being hijacked and being gaslit to be grateful for the most significant loss of our lives, our biological histories, and our families. The dripping blood represents the grief and loss process that is a lifelong journey. The hole in the heart is a representation of the void (or hole) that adoption creates in our lives and our hearts from so much lost, never to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll adoptee merchandise designed and created by Pamela A. Karanova | Adoptee | @pamelakaranova\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisclaimer: The Real Adoptea Moxie Authentic Adoption Symbol line is protected by copyright laws. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or modification of the content shared on this website without the explicit written consent of the copyright holder is strictly prohibited. This includes both personal and commercial use. All rights reserved. Thank you for respecting the creative work of Pamela A. Karanova and ensuring its rightful protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"authentic-adoption-symbol-limited-edition-unisex-hoodie","title":"Authentic Adoption Symbol Limited Edition Unisex Hoodie","description":"Introducing the Authentic Adoption Symbol Hoodie:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nEach piece of clothing becomes a bold and unique statement, and every item tells a story. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\"An authentic version of the adoption symbol est. in 2024 by adoptee Pamela A. Karanova. The top point of the triangle equates our adoptive and biological families coming together to make this choice for us. The bottom of the triangle is non-existent because the adoptee's voice has sadly been invisible and silenced, and we didn't sign any contracts. The heart is broken, which resembles the loss of our biological connections, ethnicity, relationships, missing resources, medical history, missing memories, sense of self, separation trauma, and adoption trauma. The bleeding heart represents our truth being hijacked and being gaslit to be grateful for the most significant loss of our lives, our biological histories, and our families. The dripping blood represents the grief and loss process that is a lifelong journey. The hole in the heart is a representation of the void (or hole) that adoption creates in our lives and our hearts from so much lost, never to be.\" \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFun fact: Why is all the emporium merchandise a dollar amount and 21 cents? I was twenty-one years old when I found and met my birth mother. It was the best day of my life and a symbolic experience in my adoption journey. Sadly, I met her once, and she shut me out forever. The best day of my life was the worst because I never heard from her again.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTwenty-one years of agony passed, hoping she would change her mind. But she never did. Surviving this abandonment and rejection has been one of the most harrowing experiences of my life, but I made it. At one point, I was convinced I would die from a broken heart, but today, my heart is healed, and I feel whole. I am here to share my story and let other adoptees know they aren't alone and their feelings are normal for a not-normal situation. Nothing is normal about being separated from our biological parents at the beginning of life.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*A portion of all proceeds will go directly to Adoptees Connect, Inc. to help fund our DNA KIT COMMIT Program. Visit www.adopteesconnect.com to learn more!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAll adoptee merchandise designed and created by Pamela A. Karanova | Adoptee | @pamelakaranova\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDisclaimer: The Real Adoptea Moxie Authentic Adoption Symbol line is protected by copyright laws. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or modification of the content shared on this website without the explicit written consent of the copyright holder is strictly prohibited. This includes both personal and commercial use. All rights reserved. Thank you for respecting the creative work of Pamela A. Karanova and ensuring its rightful protection.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n• 50% pre-shrunk cotton, 50% polyester\u003cbr\u003e\n• Fabric weight: 8.0 oz\/yd² (271.25 g\/m²)\u003cbr\u003e\n• Air-jet spun yarn with a soft feel and reduced pilling\u003cbr\u003e\n• Double-lined hood with matching drawcord\u003cbr\u003e\n• Quarter-turned body to avoid crease down the middle\u003cbr\u003e\n• 1 × 1 athletic rib-knit cuffs and waistband with spandex\u003cbr\u003e\n• Front pouch pocket\u003cbr\u003e\n• Double-needle stitched collar, shoulders, armholes, cuffs, and hem\u003cbr\u003e\n• Blank product sourced from Bangladesh, Nicaragua, Honduras or El Salvador","brand":"The Real Adoptea Moxie Emporium.","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":47586645606593,"sku":"8479731_5522","price":65.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":47586645639361,"sku":"8479731_5523","price":65.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L","offer_id":47586645672129,"sku":"8479731_5524","price":65.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":47586645704897,"sku":"8479731_5525","price":65.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2XL","offer_id":47586645737665,"sku":"8479731_5526","price":66.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3XL","offer_id":47586645770433,"sku":"8479731_5527","price":67.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4XL","offer_id":47586645803201,"sku":"8479731_5528","price":68.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5XL","offer_id":47586645835969,"sku":"8479731_5529","price":69.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/7835\/6417\/files\/unisex-heavy-blend-hoodie-white-front-65a5681167802.jpg?v=1705338907"},{"product_id":"authentic-adoption-symbol-limited-edition-unisex-long-sleeve-tee","title":"Authentic Adoption Symbol Limited Edition Unisex Long Sleeve Tee","description":"Introducing the Authentic Adoption Symbol Unisex Long Sleeve Tee:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nEach piece of clothing becomes a bold and unique statement, and every item tells a story.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\"An authentic version of the adoption symbol est. in 2024 by adoptee Pamela A. Karanova. The top point of the triangle equates our adoptive and biological families coming together to make this choice for us. The bottom of the triangle is non-existent because the adoptee's voice has sadly been invisible and silenced, and we didn't sign any contracts. The heart is broken, which resembles the loss of our biological connections, ethnicity, relationships, missing resources, medical history, missing memories, sense of self, separation trauma, and adoption trauma. The bleeding heart represents our truth being hijacked and being gaslit to be grateful for the most significant loss of our lives, our biological histories, and our families. The dripping blood represents the grief and loss process that is a lifelong journey. The hole in the heart is a representation of the void (or hole) that adoption creates in our lives and our hearts from so much lost, never to be.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFun fact: Why is all the emporium merchandise a dollar amount and 21 cents? I was twenty-one years old when I found and met my birth mother. It was the best day of my life and a symbolic experience in my adoption journey. Sadly, I met her once, and she shut me out forever. The best day of my life was the worst because I never heard from her again.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTwenty-one years of agony passed, hoping she would change her mind. But she never did. Surviving this abandonment and rejection has been one of the most harrowing experiences of my life, but I made it. At one point, I was convinced I would die from a broken heart, but today, my heart is healed, and I feel whole. I am here to share my story and let other adoptees know they aren't alone and their feelings are normal for a not-normal situation. Nothing is normal about being separated from our biological parents at the beginning of life.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*A portion of all proceeds will go directly to Adoptees Connect, Inc. to help fund our DNA KIT COMMIT Program. Visit www.adopteesconnect.com to learn more!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAll adoptee merchandise designed and created by Pamela A. Karanova | Adoptee | @pamelakaranova\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDisclaimer: The Real Adoptea Moxie Authentic Adoption Symbol line is protected by copyright laws. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or modification of the content shared on this website without the explicit written consent of the copyright holder is strictly prohibited. This includes both personal and commercial use. All rights reserved. Thank you for respecting the creative work of Pamela A. Karanova and ensuring its rightful protection.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n• 100% airlume combed ring-spun cotton\u003cbr\u003e\n• Heather colors are 52% combed and ring-spun cotton, 48% polyester\u003cbr\u003e\n• Athletic Heather is 90% combed and ring-spun cotton, 10% polyester\u003cbr\u003e\n• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz.\/yd.² (142.4 g\/m²)\u003cbr\u003e\n• 32 singles\u003cbr\u003e\n• Regular fit\u003cbr\u003e\n• Side-seamed construction\u003cbr\u003e\n• Crew neck\u003cbr\u003e\n• Cover-stitched collar\u003cbr\u003e\n• 2″ (5 cm) ribbed cuffs\u003cbr\u003e\n• Blank product sourced from Nicaragua, Honduras, or the US\u003cbr\u003e\n","brand":"The Real Adoptea Moxie Emporium.","offers":[{"title":"XS","offer_id":47586679914689,"sku":"9988789_10141","price":40.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"S","offer_id":47586679947457,"sku":"9988789_10142","price":40.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":47586679980225,"sku":"9988789_10143","price":40.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L","offer_id":47586680012993,"sku":"9988789_10144","price":40.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":47586680045761,"sku":"9988789_10145","price":40.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2XL","offer_id":47586680078529,"sku":"9988789_10146","price":42.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/7835\/6417\/files\/unisex-long-sleeve-tee-white-front-65a56a0e62410.jpg?v=1705339416"},{"product_id":"authentic-adoption-symbol-greeting-card","title":"Authentic Adoption Symbol Greeting Card","description":"\"Authentic Adoption Symbol\" Greeting Card: Each item becomes a bold and unique statement, and every true-to-life greeting card tells a story.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe current adoption symbol with a triangle and a heart does not accurately portray the adoption experience from an adoptee's lens. Anytime I see it, I cringe because nothing is equal about others making a choice for us that we had no part in.  Before love, we experience life-altering trauma, loss, and pain first, and it must be acknowledged. It's the fairy tale version of adoption, so I created a more authentic version of the adoption symbol. I hope you appreciate it as much as I do.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFront of Card: \" ADOPTION - An authentic version of the adoption symbol est. in 2024 by adoptee Pamela A. Karanova.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe top point of the triangle equates our adoptive and biological families coming together to make this choice for us. The bottom of the triangle is non-existent because the adoptee's voice has sadly been invisible and silenced, and we didn't sign any contracts. The heart is broken, which resembles the loss of our biological connections, ethnicity, relationships, missing resources, medical history, missing memories, sense of self, separation trauma, and adoption trauma. The bleeding heart represents our truth being hijacked and being gaslit to be grateful for the most significant loss of our lives, our biological histories, and our families. The dripping blood represents the grief and loss process that is a lifelong journey. The hole in the heart is a representation of the void (or hole) that adoption creates in our lives and our hearts from so much lost, never to be.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nInside Card: \"BLANK.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFun fact: Why is all the emporium merchandise a dollar amount and 21 cents? I was twenty-one years old when I found and met my birth mother. It was the best day of my life and a symbolic experience in my adoption journey. Sadly, I met her once, and she shut me out forever. The best day of my life was the worst because I never heard from her again.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTwenty-one years of agony passed, hoping she would change her mind. But she never did. Surviving this abandonment and rejection has been one of the most harrowing experiences of my life, but I made it. At one point, I was convinced I would die from a broken heart, but today, my heart is healed, and I feel whole. I am here to share my story and let other adoptees know they aren't alone and their feelings are normal for a not-normal situation. Nothing is normal about being separated from our biological parents at the beginning of life.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*A portion of all proceeds will go directly to Adoptees Connect, Inc. to help fund our DNA KIT COMMIT Program. Visit www.adopteesconnect.com to learn more!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAll cards were designed and created by Pamela A. Karanova @pamelakaranova.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTake Note: This is the very first greeting card line that is designed and created specifically for adoptees, LDAs, NPEs, DNA surprises, search angels, and donor-conceived individuals by an adoptee. Can't find a true-to-life greeting card that fits your experience?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIf you want a customized greeting card created precisely for your situation, I will design something specific for you! Please reach out for prices and guidelines on submitting your request on the contact page.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDisclaimer: The Real Adoptea Moxie True-to-Life Greeting Card line is protected by copyright laws. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or modification of the content shared on this website without the explicit written consent of the copyright holder is strictly prohibited. This includes both personal and commercial use. All rights reserved. Thank you for respecting the creative work of Pamela A. Karanova and ensuring its rightful protection.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n• Material: 14.77 oz\/yd² (350 g\/m²) paperboard\u003cbr\u003e\n• Sizes: Small: 4″ × 6″ (101 × 152 mm)\u003cbr\u003e\n• Product weight: Small: 0.39 oz (11 g)\u003cbr\u003e\n• Toner-based printing\u003cbr\u003e\n• Vibrant colors\u003cbr\u003e\n• Comes with a complimentary envelope","brand":"The Real Adoptea Moxie Emporium.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47586795094209,"sku":"9081229_14457","price":7.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/7835\/6417\/files\/greeting-card-4x6-front-65a670a0e778e.jpg?v=1705406631"},{"product_id":"authentic-adoption-symbol-limited-edition-thin-canvas","title":"Authentic Adoption Symbol Limited Edition Thin Canvas","description":"Introducing the Authentic Adoption Symbol Limited Edition Thin Canvas:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nEach piece of clothing becomes a bold and unique statement, and every item tells a story.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\"An authentic version of the adoption symbol est. in 2024 by adoptee Pamela A. Karanova. The top point of the triangle equates our adoptive and biological families coming together to make this choice for us. The bottom of the triangle is non-existent because the adoptee's voice has sadly been invisible and silenced, and we didn't sign any contracts. The heart is broken, which resembles the loss of our biological connections, ethnicity, relationships, missing resources, medical history, missing memories, sense of self, separation trauma, and adoption trauma. The bleeding heart represents our truth being hijacked and being gaslit to be grateful for the most significant loss of our lives, our biological histories, and our families. The dripping blood represents the grief and loss process that is a lifelong journey. The hole in the heart is a representation of the void (or hole) that adoption creates in our lives and our hearts from so much lost, never to be.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFun fact: Why is all the emporium merchandise a dollar amount and 21 cents? I was twenty-one years old when I found and met my birth mother. It was the best day of my life and a symbolic experience in my adoption journey. Sadly, I met her once, and she shut me out forever. The best day of my life was the worst because I never heard from her again.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTwenty-one years of agony passed, hoping she would change her mind. But she never did. Surviving this abandonment and rejection has been one of the most harrowing experiences of my life, but I made it. At one point, I was convinced I would die from a broken heart, but today, my heart is healed, and I feel whole. I am here to share my story and let other adoptees know they aren't alone and their feelings are normal for a not-normal situation. Nothing is normal about being separated from our biological parents at the beginning of life.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*A portion of all proceeds will go directly to Adoptees Connect, Inc. to help fund our DNA KIT COMMIT Program. Visit www.adopteesconnect.com to learn more!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAll adoptee merchandise designed and created by Pamela A. Karanova | Adoptee | @pamelakaranova\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDisclaimer: The Real Adoptea Moxie Authentic Adoption Symbol line is protected by copyright laws. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or modification of the content shared on this website without the explicit written consent of the copyright holder is strictly prohibited. This includes both personal and commercial use. All rights reserved. Thank you for respecting the creative work of Pamela A. Karanova and ensuring its rightful protection.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nStyle rooms with this slimmer-than-ever thin canvas! Order it and hang it straight away with built-in wall mounts and rubber pads on the back ready to protect against damage.\u003cbr\u003e\n• 0.75″ (19.05 mm) thick canvas\u003cbr\u003e\n• Canvas fabric weight: 10.15 +\/- 0.74 oz\/yd² (344 g\/m² +\/- 25g\/m²)\u003cbr\u003e\n• Wall mounts attached\u003cbr\u003e\n• Rubber pads on the back to avoid damage\u003cbr\u003e\n• Slimmer than regular canvases\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nImportant: This product is available in the US, Canada, Europe, and the UK only. If your shipping address is outside these regions, please choose a different product.","brand":"The Real Adoptea Moxie Emporium.","offers":[{"title":"12″×16″","offer_id":47588677157057,"sku":"9539184_15702","price":45.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16″×20″","offer_id":47588677189825,"sku":"9539184_15704","price":49.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/7835\/6417\/files\/thin-canvas-_in_-12x16-front-65a672da97c0a.jpg?v=1705407200"},{"product_id":"authentic-adoption-symbol-limited-edition-poster","title":"Authentic Adoption Symbol Limited Edition Poster","description":"Introducing the Authentic Adoption Symbol Poster:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nEach piece of clothing becomes a bold and unique statement, and every item tells a story.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\"An authentic version of the adoption symbol est. in 2024 by adoptee Pamela A. Karanova. The top point of the triangle equates our adoptive and biological families coming together to make this choice for us. The bottom of the triangle is non-existent because the adoptee's voice has sadly been invisible and silenced, and we didn't sign any contracts. The heart is broken, which resembles the loss of our biological connections, ethnicity, relationships, missing resources, medical history, missing memories, sense of self, separation trauma, and adoption trauma. The bleeding heart represents our truth being hijacked and being gaslit to be grateful for the most significant loss of our lives, our biological histories, and our families. The dripping blood represents the grief and loss process that is a lifelong journey. The hole in the heart is a representation of the void (or hole) that adoption creates in our lives and our hearts from so much lost, never to be.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFun fact: Why is all the emporium merchandise a dollar amount and 21 cents? I was twenty-one years old when I found and met my birth mother. It was the best day of my life and a symbolic experience in my adoption journey. Sadly, I met her once, and she shut me out forever. The best day of my life was the worst because I never heard from her again.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTwenty-one years of agony passed, hoping she would change her mind. But she never did. Surviving this abandonment and rejection has been one of the most harrowing experiences of my life, but I made it. At one point, I was convinced I would die from a broken heart, but today, my heart is healed, and I feel whole. I am here to share my story and let other adoptees know they aren't alone and their feelings are normal for a not-normal situation. Nothing is normal about being separated from our biological parents at the beginning of life.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*A portion of all proceeds will go directly to Adoptees Connect, Inc. to help fund our DNA KIT COMMIT Program. Visit www.adopteesconnect.com to learn more!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAll adoptee merchandise designed and created by Pamela A. Karanova | Adoptee | @pamelakaranova\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDisclaimer: The Real Adoptea Moxie Authentic Adoption Symbol line is protected by copyright laws. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or modification of the content shared on this website without the explicit written consent of the copyright holder is strictly prohibited. This includes both personal and commercial use. All rights reserved. Thank you for respecting the creative work of Pamela A. Karanova and ensuring its rightful protection.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMuseum-quality posters made on thick matte paper. Add a wonderful accent to your room and office with these posters that are sure to brighten any environment.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil\u003cbr\u003e\n• Paper weight: 189 g\/m²\u003cbr\u003e\n• Opacity: 94%\u003cbr\u003e\n• ISO brightness: 104%\u003cbr\u003e\n• Paper is sourced from Japan","brand":"The Real Adoptea Moxie Emporium.","offers":[{"title":"12″×16″","offer_id":47588687118529,"sku":"3740488_1349","price":21.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16″×20″","offer_id":47588687151297,"sku":"3740488_3877","price":25.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/7835\/6417\/files\/enhanced-matte-paper-poster-_in_-16x20-transparent-65a6738f1e19a.jpg?v=1705407380"},{"product_id":"authentic-adoption-symbol-limited-edition-framed-poster","title":"Authentic Adoption Symbol Limited Edition Framed Poster","description":"Introducing the Authentic Adoption Symbol Poster:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nEach piece of clothing becomes a bold and unique statement, and every item tells a story.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\"An authentic version of the adoption symbol est. in 2024 by adoptee Pamela A. Karanova. The top point of the triangle equates our adoptive and biological families coming together to make this choice for us. The bottom of the triangle is non-existent because the adoptee's voice has sadly been invisible and silenced, and we didn't sign any contracts. The heart is broken, which resembles the loss of our biological connections, ethnicity, relationships, missing resources, medical history, missing memories, sense of self, separation trauma, and adoption trauma. The bleeding heart represents our truth being hijacked and being gaslit to be grateful for the most significant loss of our lives, our biological histories, and our families. The dripping blood represents the grief and loss process that is a lifelong journey. The hole in the heart is a representation of the void (or hole) that adoption creates in our lives and our hearts from so much lost, never to be.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFun fact: Why is all the emporium merchandise a dollar amount and 21 cents? I was twenty-one years old when I found and met my birth mother. It was the best day of my life and a symbolic experience in my adoption journey. Sadly, I met her once, and she shut me out forever. The best day of my life was the worst because I never heard from her again.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTwenty-one years of agony passed, hoping she would change her mind. But she never did. Surviving this abandonment and rejection has been one of the most harrowing experiences of my life, but I made it. At one point, I was convinced I would die from a broken heart, but today, my heart is healed, and I feel whole. I am here to share my story and let other adoptees know they aren't alone and their feelings are normal for a not-normal situation. Nothing is normal about being separated from our biological parents at the beginning of life.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*A portion of all proceeds will go directly to Adoptees Connect, Inc. to help fund our DNA KIT COMMIT Program. Visit www.adopteesconnect.com to learn more!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAll adoptee merchandise designed and created by Pamela A. Karanova | Adoptee | @pamelakaranova\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDisclaimer: The Real Adoptea Moxie Authentic Adoption Symbol line is protected by copyright laws. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or modification of the content shared on this website without the explicit written consent of the copyright holder is strictly prohibited. This includes both personal and commercial use. All rights reserved. Thank you for respecting the creative work of Pamela A. Karanova and ensuring its rightful protection.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMake a statement in any room with this framed poster, printed on thick matte paper. The matte black frame that's made from wood from renewable forests adds an extra touch of class.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n• Ayous wood .75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests\u003cbr\u003e\n• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)\u003cbr\u003e\n• Paper weight: 189 g\/m²\u003cbr\u003e\n• Lightweight\u003cbr\u003e\n• Acrylite front protector\u003cbr\u003e\n• Hanging hardware included\u003cbr\u003e\n• Blank product components in the US sourced from Japan and the US\u003cbr\u003e\n• Blank product components in the EU sourced from Japan and Latvia","brand":"The Real Adoptea Moxie Emporium.","offers":[{"title":"12″×16″","offer_id":47588704747713,"sku":"8639572_1350","price":55.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16″×20″","offer_id":47588704780481,"sku":"8639572_4399","price":65.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/7835\/6417\/files\/enhanced-matte-paper-framed-poster-_in_-black-16x20-transparent-65a674e473bec.jpg?v=1705407722"},{"product_id":"authentic-adoption-symbol-front-back-limited-edition-unisex-hoodie","title":"Authentic Adoption Symbol Front \u0026 Back  Limited Edition Unisex Hoodie","description":"Introducing the Authentic Adoption Symbol Front \u0026amp; Back Hoodie:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nEach piece of clothing becomes a bold and unique statement, and every item tells a story.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\"An authentic version of the adoption symbol est. in 2024 by adoptee Pamela A. Karanova. The top point of the triangle equates our adoptive and biological families coming together to make this choice for us. The bottom of the triangle is non-existent because the adoptee's voice has sadly been invisible and silenced, and we didn't sign any contracts. The heart is broken, which resembles the loss of our biological connections, ethnicity, relationships, missing resources, medical history, missing memories, sense of self, separation trauma, and adoption trauma. The bleeding heart represents our truth being hijacked and being gaslit to be grateful for the most significant loss of our lives, our biological histories, and our families. The dripping blood represents the grief and loss process that is a lifelong journey. The hole in the heart is a representation of the void (or hole) that adoption creates in our lives and our hearts from so much lost, never to be.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFun fact: Why is all the emporium merchandise a dollar amount and 21 cents? I was twenty-one years old when I found and met my birth mother. It was the best day of my life and a symbolic experience in my adoption journey. Sadly, I met her once, and she shut me out forever. The best day of my life was the worst because I never heard from her again.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTwenty-one years of agony passed, hoping she would change her mind. But she never did. Surviving this abandonment and rejection has been one of the most harrowing experiences of my life, but I made it. At one point, I was convinced I would die from a broken heart, but today, my heart is healed, and I feel whole. I am here to share my story and let other adoptees know they aren't alone and their feelings are normal for a not-normal situation. Nothing is normal about being separated from our biological parents at the beginning of life.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*A portion of all proceeds will go directly to Adoptees Connect, Inc. to help fund our DNA KIT COMMIT Program. Visit www.adopteesconnect.com to learn more!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAll adoptee merchandise designed and created by Pamela A. Karanova | Adoptee | @pamelakaranova\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDisclaimer: The Real Adoptea Moxie Authentic Adoption Symbol line is protected by copyright laws. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or modification of the content shared on this website without the explicit written consent of the copyright holder is strictly prohibited. This includes both personal and commercial use. All rights reserved. Thank you for respecting the creative work of Pamela A. Karanova and ensuring its rightful protection.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n• 50% pre-shrunk cotton, 50% polyester\u003cbr\u003e\n• Fabric weight: 8.0 oz\/yd² (271.25 g\/m²)\u003cbr\u003e\n• Air-jet spun yarn with a soft feel and reduced pilling\u003cbr\u003e\n• Double-lined hood with matching drawcord\u003cbr\u003e\n• Quarter-turned body to avoid crease down the middle\u003cbr\u003e\n• 1 × 1 athletic rib-knit cuffs and waistband with spandex\u003cbr\u003e\n• Front pouch pocket\u003cbr\u003e\n• Double-needle stitched collar, shoulders, armholes, cuffs, and hem\u003cbr\u003e\n• Blank product sourced from Bangladesh, Nicaragua, Honduras or El Salvador","brand":"The Real Adoptea Moxie Emporium.","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":47675746779329,"sku":"5578538_5522","price":65.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":47675746812097,"sku":"5578538_5523","price":65.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L","offer_id":47675746844865,"sku":"5578538_5524","price":65.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":47675746877633,"sku":"5578538_5525","price":65.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2XL","offer_id":47675746910401,"sku":"5578538_5526","price":66.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3XL","offer_id":47675746943169,"sku":"5578538_5527","price":67.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4XL","offer_id":47675746975937,"sku":"5578538_5528","price":68.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5XL","offer_id":47675747008705,"sku":"5578538_5529","price":68.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/7835\/6417\/files\/unisex-heavy-blend-hoodie-white-front-65cdf6d8438b8.jpg?v=1707996899"},{"product_id":"among-the-trees-greeting-card","title":"Among The Trees Greeting Card","description":"\"Among The Trees\" Greeting Card: Each item becomes a bold and unique statement, and every true-to-life greeting card tells a story.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFront of Card: \"Among the trees so tall and true, a mother's love reaches out for you.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nInside Card: \"In every branch and every leaf, nature soothes your deepest grief. As you search and find your way, Mother Nature guides you each day.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis card is sentimental for many reasons, especially for anyone who knows and loves someone who has a connection to Mother Nature and has an abandonment wound from the loss of our biological mothers and families. It can also be used for anyone who feels like the card speaks to them in any life circumstance.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFun fact: Why is all the emporium merchandise a dollar amount and 21 cents? I was twenty-one years old when I found and met my birth mother. It was the best day of my life and a symbolic experience in my adoption journey. Sadly, I met her once, and she shut me out forever. The best day of my life was the worst because I never heard from her again.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTwenty-one years of agony passed, hoping she would change her mind. But she never did. Surviving this abandonment and rejection has been one of the most harrowing experiences of my life, but I made it. At one point, I was convinced I would die from a broken heart, but today, my heart is healed, and I feel whole. I am here to share my story and let other adoptees know they aren't alone and their feelings are normal for a not-normal situation. Nothing is normal about being separated from our biological parents at the beginning of life.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*A portion of all proceeds will go directly to Adoptees Connect, Inc. to help fund our DNA KIT COMMIT Program. Visit www.adopteesconnect.com to learn more!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAll cards were designed and created by Pamela A. Karanova @pamelakaranova.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTake Note: This is the very first greeting card line that is designed and created specifically for adoptees, LDAs, NPEs, DNA surprises, search angels, and donor-conceived individuals by an adoptee. Can't find a true-to-life greeting card that fits your experience?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIf you want a customized greeting card created precisely for your situation, I will design something specific for you! Please reach out for prices and guidelines on submitting your request on the contact page.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDisclaimer: The Real Adoptea Moxie True-to-Life Greeting Card line is protected by copyright laws. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or modification of the content shared on this website without the explicit written consent of the copyright holder is strictly prohibited. This includes both personal and commercial use. All rights reserved. Thank you for respecting the creative work of Pamela A. Karanova and ensuring its rightful protection.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n• Material: 14.77 oz\/yd² (350 g\/m²) paperboard\u003cbr\u003e\n• Sizes: Small: 4″ × 6″ (101 × 152 mm)\u003cbr\u003e\n• Product weight: Small: 0.39 oz (11 g)\u003cbr\u003e\n• Toner-based printing\u003cbr\u003e\n• Vibrant colors\u003cbr\u003e\n• Comes with a complimentary envelope","brand":"The Real Adoptea Moxie Emporium.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48628858355905,"sku":"3678268_14457","price":7.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/7835\/6417\/files\/greeting-card-4x6-front-66db0c10e2146.jpg?v=1725631516"}],"url":"https:\/\/therealadopteemoxie.com\/collections\/authentic-adoption-symbol-collection.oembed","provider":"The Real Adoptee Moxie Emporium. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}