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Frequently Asked Questions

Adopted Between Worlds

This FAQ provides an overview of Adopted Between Worlds, the memoir in development, and the adoption resources available on this site. It also explains how the project is run and how readers can engage with the content.
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What is Adopted Between Worlds?

Adopted Between Worlds began as a memoir and has grown into a carefully organized resource hub designed to help anyone touched by adoption find trusted support more easily and feel less alone. The memoir offers the story. The resource hub including the AI Resource Assistant helps you find what you need.

Who is this website for?

This site is for adoptees, adoptive parents, birth and first families, adoption professionals, and anyone interested in adoption and identity.

What is the memoir featured on this site about?

The memoir traces two adoption journeys across three continents. The first follows the author reconnecting with his biological family after decades apart. The second explores what happens when he becomes an adoptive parent and confronts the limits of love.

Is the book written by AI?

No. The memoir was developed with a professional ghostwriter through multiple in-depth interviews with the author and 16 people connected to the story, grounded in shared documents, research, photos, and videos.

When will the book be published?

Publication is planned for February 14, 2027.

Where can I buy the book?

Details on how to purchase the book will be shared closer to the publication date. Subscribe to the newsletter to be notified.

Why does the author use a pen name?

The author publishes under the pen name Atticus Galán Scholl to protect the privacy of children, friends, and family members connected to the story and because naming has been central to his life. Each name was chosen to reflect values he aspires to practice. A fuller explanation is available on The Journey page.

Scope
Does this website provide legal, medical, or mental health advice?

No. The content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not legal, medical, or mental health advice.

Are the stories shared on this site representative of all adoption experiences?

Adoption experiences vary widely, and the stories shared here reflect individual lived journeys not every perspective. The goal is to hold complexity, not to represent a single narrative.

Does Adopted Between Worlds take positions on adoption policy?

No. Adopted Between Worlds does not take official positions on adoption policy or reform. The goal is to provide reflection and trusted resources across perspectives, not to advocate for specific policy outcomes.

Resources
What is the “For Your Journey” resources page?

The For Your Journey section is a carefully organized collection of adoption-related resources, selected for relevance and credibility. Materials are intended to support learning, reflection, and exploration. Inclusion does not imply endorsement.

Are the resources free, and does ABW earn money from them?

Yes, the resources are free to access. Adopted Between Worlds does not earn money from affiliate links, referrals, or sponsored placements. Resources are shared for informational purposes only.

Can I recommend a resource?

Yes. You can recommend a resource using the Get in Touch form. Submissions are reviewed before inclusion.

What is the AI Resource Assistant?

The AI Resource Assistant helps you explore the Adopted Between Worlds Resource Hub more efficiently. It suggests materials based on your questions, but it does not provide medical, legal, or therapeutic advice and it’s not a replacement for professional support.

Connect
How can I contact the team behind Adopted Between Worlds?

You can contact the team through the Get in Touch page.

How do the newsletter and Medium differ?

The newsletter is a quarterly email update sent directly to subscribers. Medium is where longer essays and reflections are published and those are free to read without subscribing.

Transparency
Who runs Adopted Between Worlds?

Adopted Between Worlds is operated as a limited liability company (LLC). The project is independently owned and managed.

Who is Atticus Galan Scholl, and is the memoir written by a ghostwriter?

Atticus Galán Scholl is the pen name used for the memoir and related work. The memoir was developed with a professional ghostwriter. The experiences and source material are the author’s, and the ghostwriter assisted with structure and narrative clarity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Adopted Between Worlds

This FAQ provides an overview of Adopted Between Worlds, the memoir in development, and the adoption resources available on this site. It also explains how the project is run and how readers can engage with the content.
Project
What is Adopted Between Worlds?

Adopted Between Worlds began as a memoir and has grown into a carefully organized resource hub designed to help anyone touched by adoption find trusted support more easily and feel less alone. The memoir offers the story. The resource hub including the AI Resource Assistant helps you find what you need.

Who is this website for?

This site is for adoptees, adoptive parents, birth and first families, adoption professionals, and anyone interested in adoption and identity.

What is the memoir featured on this site about?

The memoir traces two adoption journeys across three continents. The first follows the author reconnecting with his biological family after decades apart. The second explores what happens when he becomes an adoptive parent and confronts the limits of love.

Is the book written by AI?

No. The memoir was developed with a professional ghostwriter through multiple in-depth interviews with the author and 16 people connected to the story, grounded in shared documents, research, photos, and videos.

When will the book be published?

Publication is planned for February 14, 2027.

Where can I buy the book?

Details on how to purchase the book will be shared closer to the publication date. Subscribe to the newsletter to be notified.

Why does the author use a pen name?

The author publishes under the pen name Atticus Galán Scholl to protect the privacy of children, friends, and family members connected to the story and because naming has been central to his life. Each name was chosen to reflect values he aspires to practice. A fuller explanation is available on The Journey page.

Scope
Does this website provide legal, medical, or mental health advice?

No. The content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not legal, medical, or mental health advice.

Are the stories shared on this site representative of all adoption experiences?

Adoption experiences vary widely, and the stories shared here reflect individual lived journeys not every perspective. The goal is to hold complexity, not to represent a single narrative.

Does Adopted Between Worlds take positions on adoption policy?

No. Adopted Between Worlds does not take official positions on adoption policy or reform. The goal is to provide reflection and trusted resources across perspectives, not to advocate for specific policy outcomes.

Resources
What is the “For Your Journey” resources page?

The For Your Journey section is a carefully organized collection of adoption-related resources, selected for relevance and credibility. Materials are intended to support learning, reflection, and exploration. Inclusion does not imply endorsement.

Are the resources free, and does ABW earn money from them?

Yes, the resources are free to access. Adopted Between Worlds does not earn money from affiliate links, referrals, or sponsored placements. Resources are shared for informational purposes only.

Can I recommend a resource?

Yes. You can recommend a resource using the Get in Touch form. Submissions are reviewed before inclusion.

What is the AI Resource Assistant?

The AI Resource Assistant helps you explore the Adopted Between Worlds Resource Hub more efficiently. It suggests materials based on your questions, but it does not provide medical, legal, or therapeutic advice and it’s not a replacement for professional support.

Connect
How can I contact the team behind Adopted Between Worlds?

You can contact the team through the Get in Touch page.

How do the newsletter and Medium differ?

The newsletter is a quarterly email update sent directly to subscribers. Medium is where longer essays and reflections are published and those are free to read without subscribing.

Transparency
Who runs Adopted Between Worlds?

Adopted Between Worlds is operated as a limited liability company (LLC). The project is independently owned and managed.

Who is Atticus Galan Scholl, and is the memoir written by a ghostwriter?

Atticus Galán Scholl is the pen name used for the memoir and related work. The memoir was developed with a professional ghostwriter. The experiences and source material are the author’s, and the ghostwriter assisted with structure and narrative clarity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Adopted Between Worlds

This FAQ provides an overview of Adopted Between Worlds, the memoir in development, and the adoption resources available on this site. It also explains how the project is run and how readers can engage with the content.
Project
What is Adopted Between Worlds?

Adopted Between Worlds began as a memoir and has grown into a carefully organized resource hub designed to help anyone touched by adoption find trusted support more easily and feel less alone. The memoir offers the story. The resource hub including the AI Resource Assistant helps you find what you need.

Who is this website for?

This site is for adoptees, adoptive parents, birth and first families, adoption professionals, and anyone interested in adoption and identity.

What is the memoir featured on this site about?

The memoir traces two adoption journeys across three continents. The first follows the author reconnecting with his biological family after decades apart. The second explores what happens when he becomes an adoptive parent and confronts the limits of love.

Is the book written by AI?

No. The memoir was developed with a professional ghostwriter through multiple in-depth interviews with the author and 16 people connected to the story, grounded in shared documents, research, photos, and videos.

When will the book be published?

Publication is planned for February 14, 2027.

Where can I buy the book?

Details on how to purchase the book will be shared closer to the publication date. Subscribe to the newsletter to be notified.

Why does the author use a pen name?

The author publishes under the pen name Atticus Galán Scholl to protect the privacy of children, friends, and family members connected to the story and because naming has been central to his life. Each name was chosen to reflect values he aspires to practice. A fuller explanation is available on The Journey page.

Scope
Does this website provide legal, medical, or mental health advice?

No. The content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not legal, medical, or mental health advice.

Are the stories shared on this site representative of all adoption experiences?

Adoption experiences vary widely, and the stories shared here reflect individual lived journeys not every perspective. The goal is to hold complexity, not to represent a single narrative.

Does Adopted Between Worlds take positions on adoption policy?

No. Adopted Between Worlds does not take official positions on adoption policy or reform. The goal is to provide reflection and trusted resources across perspectives, not to advocate for specific policy outcomes.

Resources
What is the “For Your Journey” resources page?

The For Your Journey section is a carefully organized collection of adoption-related resources, selected for relevance and credibility. Materials are intended to support learning, reflection, and exploration. Inclusion does not imply endorsement.

Are the resources free, and does ABW earn money from them?

Yes, the resources are free to access. Adopted Between Worlds does not earn money from affiliate links, referrals, or sponsored placements. Resources are shared for informational purposes only.

Can I recommend a resource?

Yes. You can recommend a resource using the Get in Touch form. Submissions are reviewed before inclusion.

What is the AI Resource Assistant?

The AI Resource Assistant helps you explore the Adopted Between Worlds Resource Hub more efficiently. It suggests materials based on your questions, but it does not provide medical, legal, or therapeutic advice and it’s not a replacement for professional support.

Connect
How can I contact the team behind Adopted Between Worlds?

You can contact the team through the Get in Touch page.

How do the newsletter and Medium differ?

The newsletter is a quarterly email update sent directly to subscribers. Medium is where longer essays and reflections are published and those are free to read without subscribing.

Transparency
Who runs Adopted Between Worlds?

Adopted Between Worlds is operated as a limited liability company (LLC). The project is independently owned and managed.

Who is Atticus Galan Scholl, and is the memoir written by a ghostwriter?

Atticus Galán Scholl is the pen name used for the memoir and related work. The memoir was developed with a professional ghostwriter. The experiences and source material are the author’s, and the ghostwriter assisted with structure and narrative clarity.

Get In Touch

You’re not alone.

Whether you’d like to stay connected through occasional updates or reach out with a question or resource, we’d love to hear from you.

Two hands holding

Get In Touch

You’re not alone.

Whether you’d like to stay connected through occasional updates or reach out with a question or resource, we’d love to hear from you.

Two hands holding

Get In Touch

You’re not alone.

Whether you’d like to stay connected through occasional updates or reach out with a question or resource, we’d love to hear from you.

Two hands holding