When we listen to adoptees, we begin to hear a much more nuanced version of the story. Scientific research in this area points to the traumatic impact of relinquishment on the adoptee. This has led many people in the adoption community to think more critically about celebrating National Adoption Awareness Month and the other days of observation. In response, another day of observation was introduced in 2020 by Adoptees Connect, Inc. founder Pamela A. Karanova. Today, October 30th, is Adoptee Remembrance Day.