Mandalas are a form of art found all over the globe and throughout history. They are symbolic representations of phases in human existence or states of being.

Adoption is defined in the dictionary from the perspective of the adoptive parents: “To take into one’s family through legal means and raise as one’s own child.”

But the big picture shows more to the story!

Every adoption begins in loss and the broken or severly damaged mother-child bond. The biological father factors in too. Without acknowledging the various losses adoption perpetuates a horrible long term trauma.

I invented this simple Mandala as a gift for the Greater Adoption Community. It is my hope people will use this image as a tool for promoting adoption awareness and understanding. I believe it can be a healing balm for all those negatively affected by Adoption. 

This image is for everyone. Print. Color. Share yours today!