Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker
@drchaitra.bsky.social
#Psychologist with a #SocialJustice approach, International Speaker, #Author, Transracial #Adoptee, Adoptive Parent, Founder of the National Adoptee-Therapist Directory, Owner of Beyond Words Psychological Services
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To International Adoptees and the People Who Love Them: You Are Not Alone - Beyond Words Psychological Services
Resources for internationally adopted citizens and commentary on collective trauma.
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To International Adoptees and the People Who Love Them: You Are Not Alone
growbeyondwords.com/2026/01/inte...
#adopteerights #internationaladoptionsupport #adopteecitizenship #adoptioneducation #adoptiontrauma #adopteevoices
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#adopteerights #internationaladoptionsupport #adopteecitizenship #adoptioneducation #adoptiontrauma #adopteevoices
I can’t help but wonder how Colin Kaepernick feels watching the NFL invite people like Green Day & Bad Bunny to perform at the #SuperBowlHalftimeShow when they’ve never acknowledged how poorly they treated him for engaging in activism that is sure to mirror lyrics & sentiments we’ll witness tonight.
February 8, 2026 at 9:42 PM
I can’t help but wonder how Colin Kaepernick feels watching the NFL invite people like Green Day & Bad Bunny to perform at the #SuperBowlHalftimeShow when they’ve never acknowledged how poorly they treated him for engaging in activism that is sure to mirror lyrics & sentiments we’ll witness tonight.
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There’s a big difference between fighting for liberation and selling the image of caring. When attention shifts away, many of these voices disappear too, leaving behind silence where accountability, resources, and long term commitment should have been.
February 2, 2026 at 3:37 AM
There’s a big difference between fighting for liberation and selling the image of caring. When attention shifts away, many of these voices disappear too, leaving behind silence where accountability, resources, and long term commitment should have been.
To International Adoptees and the People Who Love Them: You Are Not Alone
growbeyondwords.com/2026/01/inte...
#adopteerights #internationaladoptionsupport #adopteecitizenship #adoptioneducation #adoptiontrauma #adopteevoices
growbeyondwords.com/2026/01/inte...
#adopteerights #internationaladoptionsupport #adopteecitizenship #adoptioneducation #adoptiontrauma #adopteevoices
To International Adoptees and the People Who Love Them: You Are Not Alone - Beyond Words Psychological Services
Resources for internationally adopted citizens and commentary on collective trauma.
growbeyondwords.com
January 27, 2026 at 5:29 PM
To International Adoptees and the People Who Love Them: You Are Not Alone
growbeyondwords.com/2026/01/inte...
#adopteerights #internationaladoptionsupport #adopteecitizenship #adoptioneducation #adoptiontrauma #adopteevoices
growbeyondwords.com/2026/01/inte...
#adopteerights #internationaladoptionsupport #adopteecitizenship #adoptioneducation #adoptiontrauma #adopteevoices
January 19, 2026 at 5:23 PM
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Today at 3pm Eastern, a conversation for adoptees and allies who want to understand the laws that impact adoptees and their rights and help shape what comes next. 🥚
Citizenship, Voting, and Identity Documents, Advancing Advocacy in Michigan
Anna Sarkitova interviews adoptee rights attorney Gregory Luce on citizenship, voting, identity rights, and advancing adoptee advocacy.
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January 18, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Today at 3pm Eastern, a conversation for adoptees and allies who want to understand the laws that impact adoptees and their rights and help shape what comes next. 🥚
Necessary information. www.thetiesprogram.com/the-ties-pro...?
Intercountry Adoptee Rights and Safety Guide: What to Know in 2026 — The Ties Program
Stay informed, prepared, and supported as an intercountry adoptee. This living guide offers practical tips on rights, documentation, travel, and community resources, helping adoptees navigate immigrat...
www.thetiesprogram.com
January 18, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Necessary information. www.thetiesprogram.com/the-ties-pro...?
New Blog Post: Biological and Cultural Continuity Privilege: What Adoptive Parents Need to Understand
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#adoptioneducation #biologicalprivilege #culturalprivilege #invisiblemarginalization #adopteevoices #adopteesky
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#adoptioneducation #biologicalprivilege #culturalprivilege #invisiblemarginalization #adopteevoices #adopteesky
January 6, 2026 at 5:29 PM
New Blog Post: Biological and Cultural Continuity Privilege: What Adoptive Parents Need to Understand
growbeyondwords.com/2025/12/biol...
#adoptioneducation #biologicalprivilege #culturalprivilege #invisiblemarginalization #adopteevoices #adopteesky
growbeyondwords.com/2025/12/biol...
#adoptioneducation #biologicalprivilege #culturalprivilege #invisiblemarginalization #adopteevoices #adopteesky
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Our free online workshop is tonight, hosted by Susan Christin.
If you are a Michigan adoptee who needs help applying for your information from the state, then this is the zoom meeting for you! 🥚 buff.ly/FQNNvQE
If you are a Michigan adoptee who needs help applying for your information from the state, then this is the zoom meeting for you! 🥚 buff.ly/FQNNvQE
How To Apply For Your Michigan Birth Information, Adoptee Workshop, Tue, Dec 2, 2025, 6:30 PM | Meetup
**HOW TO APPLY FOR YOUR MICHIGAN BIRTH INFORMATION** **ADOPTEE WORKSHOP** This online workshop is designed for Michigan Adult Adoptees who are struggling to navigate the pr
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December 2, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Our free online workshop is tonight, hosted by Susan Christin.
If you are a Michigan adoptee who needs help applying for your information from the state, then this is the zoom meeting for you! 🥚 buff.ly/FQNNvQE
If you are a Michigan adoptee who needs help applying for your information from the state, then this is the zoom meeting for you! 🥚 buff.ly/FQNNvQE
New Blog Post: Thoughtful Holiday Gifts for Adoptees
growbeyondwords.com/2025/11/thou...
#adopteevoices #adoptioneducation #adoptiveparenting #adopteehealing #holidaygiftguide
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#adopteevoices #adoptioneducation #adoptiveparenting #adopteehealing #holidaygiftguide
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December 1, 2025 at 5:29 PM
New Blog Post: Thoughtful Holiday Gifts for Adoptees
growbeyondwords.com/2025/11/thou...
#adopteevoices #adoptioneducation #adoptiveparenting #adopteehealing #holidaygiftguide
growbeyondwords.com/2025/11/thou...
#adopteevoices #adoptioneducation #adoptiveparenting #adopteehealing #holidaygiftguide
Healing Over Hustling: Why I’m Not a Prolific Social Media Poster
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#mentalhealthmatters #adopteeprivacy #adopteerights #adopteetherapist
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#mentalhealthmatters #adopteeprivacy #adopteerights #adopteetherapist
November 3, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Healing Over Hustling: Why I’m Not a Prolific Social Media Poster
growbeyondwords.com/2025/10/heal...
#mentalhealthmatters #adopteeprivacy #adopteerights #adopteetherapist
growbeyondwords.com/2025/10/heal...
#mentalhealthmatters #adopteeprivacy #adopteerights #adopteetherapist
I'm attending Indivisible's event, “Solidarity in Action: Protect Immigrant Rights, Build Collective Power” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
November 1, 2025 at 7:40 PM
I'm attending Indivisible's event, “Solidarity in Action: Protect Immigrant Rights, Build Collective Power” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
From a firsthand encounter: CO U.S. Senate candidate Brashad Hasley doesn’t support gender-affirming care for minors. He also doubles down on bias even when presented with facts. CO, please vote like trans & non-binary lives depend on it. Because they do. #ColoradoVotes #TransRightsAreHumanRights
October 29, 2025 at 6:49 PM
From a firsthand encounter: CO U.S. Senate candidate Brashad Hasley doesn’t support gender-affirming care for minors. He also doubles down on bias even when presented with facts. CO, please vote like trans & non-binary lives depend on it. Because they do. #ColoradoVotes #TransRightsAreHumanRights
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My latest for Erin in the Morning about USAF's alleged discrimination against a trans athlete.
I don't want this detail to be lost in the noise. This is where we are at as a society.
I don't want this detail to be lost in the noise. This is where we are at as a society.
October 17, 2025 at 2:18 PM
My latest for Erin in the Morning about USAF's alleged discrimination against a trans athlete.
I don't want this detail to be lost in the noise. This is where we are at as a society.
I don't want this detail to be lost in the noise. This is where we are at as a society.
You are seen, valued and celebrated, today and every day. #NationalComingOutDay #LGBTQRightsAreHumanRights
October 11, 2025 at 6:44 PM
You are seen, valued and celebrated, today and every day. #NationalComingOutDay #LGBTQRightsAreHumanRights
Check out my fall speaking schedule - I hope to see you (virtually or in person) at upcoming events! Really looking forward to some beautiful autumn leaves in MN, and maybe a trip to Nelson's for a massive ice cream cone!😋Learn more about registration @ GrowBeyondWords.com/events.#adoptioneducation
October 7, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Check out my fall speaking schedule - I hope to see you (virtually or in person) at upcoming events! Really looking forward to some beautiful autumn leaves in MN, and maybe a trip to Nelson's for a massive ice cream cone!😋Learn more about registration @ GrowBeyondWords.com/events.#adoptioneducation
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"You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you.
What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”
Rest in power, Dr. Jane Goodall
What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”
Rest in power, Dr. Jane Goodall
October 1, 2025 at 6:38 PM
"You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you.
What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”
Rest in power, Dr. Jane Goodall
What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”
Rest in power, Dr. Jane Goodall
Montana has officially joined PSYPACT! I'm now able to support clients in 41 states + DC with counseling services specifically cultivated to meet adoptee needs! Visit my website at GrowBeyondWords.com to learn more. #psychologist #adopteetherapist #adoptionsupport #psypact
October 1, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Montana has officially joined PSYPACT! I'm now able to support clients in 41 states + DC with counseling services specifically cultivated to meet adoptee needs! Visit my website at GrowBeyondWords.com to learn more. #psychologist #adopteetherapist #adoptionsupport #psypact
As the school year approaches and many adoptees are heading off to college, a job, or a new apartment for the first time, the role of parenting changes. Check out my new blog post, "When Parenting Shifts: Navigating the Teen & Young Adult Years with Your Adoptee." growbeyondwords.com/2025/08/when...
August 20, 2025 at 12:19 AM
As the school year approaches and many adoptees are heading off to college, a job, or a new apartment for the first time, the role of parenting changes. Check out my new blog post, "When Parenting Shifts: Navigating the Teen & Young Adult Years with Your Adoptee." growbeyondwords.com/2025/08/when...
Beyond Words turns 13 today. What began as a small practice is now a space offering adoptee-centered tools, support & real talk around identity + adoption. If this work has helped you, consider buying an on-demand course to keep it going. growbeyondwords.com/on-demand-ad...
#AdopteeSky #Adoption
#AdopteeSky #Adoption
July 24, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Beyond Words turns 13 today. What began as a small practice is now a space offering adoptee-centered tools, support & real talk around identity + adoption. If this work has helped you, consider buying an on-demand course to keep it going. growbeyondwords.com/on-demand-ad...
#AdopteeSky #Adoption
#AdopteeSky #Adoption
Join me to support The Young Center for an incredible cause in September! runsignup.com/Race/IL/Chic...
#BeAWaymaker
#BeAWaymaker
Waymakers Virtual Mileage Challenge
The Waymakers Virtual Mileage Challenge is on Monday September 1, 2025 to Tuesday September 30, 2025.
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July 21, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Join me to support The Young Center for an incredible cause in September! runsignup.com/Race/IL/Chic...
#BeAWaymaker
#BeAWaymaker
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As Trump closes LGBTQ+ suicide prevention hotline, here’s where you can still find help
As Trump closes LGBTQ+ hotline, here’s where you can still find help
As of Thursday, July 17, a federal program that provides emergency crisis support to LGBTQ+ youth at risk of suicide will be shut down.
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July 19, 2025 at 9:20 PM
As Trump closes LGBTQ+ suicide prevention hotline, here’s where you can still find help
