Ghost Kingdoms in the Wild

I love Betty Jean Lifton’s concept of the Ghost Kingdom because it illuminates the deeply complex psychological spaces those in the adoption constellation create for themselves in the wake of incredibly complicated family situations. I strongly believe that the more we understand about the inner fantasies of those in the adoption constellation, the more we can understand the complexities of both adoption and the lives of those it affects. And the more we understand, the better we can plan for change.

The goal of this ongoing project is to collect resources and stories within the adoption discourse community that engage with the Ghost Kingdom.

To submit a resource or story, email wordnoodlepress@gmail.com or reach out via the Contact page. Please note as much as you can about the location &/or author of the resource/story (is it in a movie? a book? a podcast? an academic journal? a blog?) and include a short explanation as to how your item fits the Ghost Kingdom bill. If you’d like a free Certified Ghost Kingdom Hunter bookmark, please include your mailing address in your submission.

Items in this collection are sorted alphabetically by author’s last name or, if there is no author, by title. Each item will include a link and a short summary. If the item is a submission, the submitter’s name will be noted. 

If you attempt to locate an item via the information &/or the link provided and find yourself blocked by a paywall, please Contact me. I can *probably* provide you with the item in question.