A Surprising Peace

Welcome! My name is Patrece. My story reveals the complex realities of closed government adoption during Canada’s “Baby Scoop Era.” After a childhood marked by unacknowledged trauma, I became overwhelmed by fear and anxiety. This led to the development of an eating disorder as a means of coping. At thirty, desperate to escape the grip of an unrelenting addiction, I sought help. Today, I continue my healing journey through writing, connecting with other adoptees, and finding belonging within a yoga-based recovery community.