Alex Gilbert
Adopted from Arkhangelsk, Russia, now living in New Zealand
Alex Gilbert was born in Arkhangelsk, Russia in 1992 and placed in an orphanage until he was adopted at two years old to his New Zealand family. He established the I’m Adopted community in July 2015. He works closely with his An Adoption Story series while also sharing his story on YouTube.
Latest Notes
Recent writing and reflections from Alex Gilbert.
Archive Notes
Some of this writer's notes were originally published during an earlier chapter of the I'm Adopted community and remain available as part of our archive.
Revisiting Your Birth Country As An Adoptee
It should always start with what feels right for you. I always say to never let anyone push you to re-connect with your birth country if you are adopted, if you don’t want to.
Revisiting My Birth City, Arkhangelsk In Russia
This place is right up the North of Russia. The place has long winters and not much sunlight at all during the winter period.
Visiting My Birth Mother In Russia
The connection with my Birth Mother is important and it will always will be. It always has been since I first met her back in 2013 for the first time.
7 Years Since Meeting My Birth Parents
I wanted to do this to find my connections in Russia, know who my birth parents are and learn more about my own blood.
What This Month Means to Me
I read a lot of the stories from others who had also been adopted. It really raises a lot of awareness as it’s not all there.