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Ashley Albert on Survival, Strategy, and Standing on Business
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In this episode of Adoptees Crossing Lines, Zaira is joined by Ashley Albert—organizer, survivor, and founder of Stolen Children’s Month. Ashley shares her journey from foster care and incarceration to becoming the first parent in Washington state to legally enforce and modify an open adoption agreement. Together, they speak truth to power about the family policing system, the Adoption and Safe Families Act (ASFA), and the necessity of abolition. This conversation is about legacy, resistance, and the spiritual practice of staying alive and dangerous in the face of erasure.
In this episode, we cover:
(00:22) Ashley’s story of survival and her legal breakthrough in Washington State.
(06:08) What it really takes to fight for your children—and what the system demands.
(09:50) Why Ashley created Stolen Children’s Month and what it means to bear witness.
(21:20) The truth about ASFA, adoption incentives, and systemic erasure.
(34:30) Spiritual resistance, healing justice, and caring for ourselves as abolitionists.
(45:17) Messages for survivors, caregivers, and anyone who's ever felt broken by the system.
Connect with Ashley Albert & Stolen Children’s Month:
Instagram: @stolenchildrensmonth
Website: stolenchildrensmonth.com
Work With Me:
Email [email protected] for brand partnerships and business inquiries.
Editing by J. Way (AV Editor)
Special thanks to J. Way for editing this podcast. To collaborate with her, email [email protected].
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