Vance Twins Interviewed on the show Northwest Afternoon Show, Seattle Washington State 1997

An Interview with the Cofounders of Adoption Truth & Transparency

Join host Marcie Keithley as she welcomes Rev. Dr. Janine Myung Ja and Jeanette Yamamoto, known as the Vance Twins. Rev. Dr. Janine Myung Ja authored numerous books on the topic of adoption, including The Search for Mother Missing (Vance) and Adoption: What You Should Know (a.k.a. Adoption History 101: An Orphan’s Research). She also curated Adoptionland: From Orphans to Activists. She …

What is Adoptive Parent Attachment Disorder and What is the harmful impact on adopted people? AdoptionTruth.org

Does Your Adoptive Parents Have APAD?

If your adoptive parents exhibit any of these symptoms, they may have Adoptive Parent Attachment Disorder (APAD). You might notice their difficulty forming attachments with you, withdrawing and avoiding their parental responsibilities, showing a lack of emotional responsiveness, neglecting your needs, displaying irritability and aggression, struggling to regulate their emotions toward you, blaming you for challenges in your relationship, and …