Journaling is a powerful, evidence-supported tool for understanding and managing adoption. These prompts help you explore your experience with adoption more deeply.
Awareness Prompts for Adoption
Start by building awareness of how adoption shows up for you:
- When did I first notice adoption in my life? What was happening?
- What situations or thoughts tend to trigger my adoption?
- How does adoption feel in my body? Where do I notice it physically?
- What does my adoption tell me about myself or the world?
Processing Prompts for Adoption
Use these prompts to process emotions and experiences related to adoption:
- What am I most afraid of about my adoption?
- What would I tell a friend who was experiencing adoption?
- What has adoption taken from me? What has it taught me?
- What does 'recovery' from adoption look like to me?
Progress Prompts for Adoption
Track your growth with these reflection questions:
- What strategies have helped my adoption the most?
- How have I grown stronger in managing adoption?
- What would my life look like with adoption less present?