An adopted child is born on the grave of another family.
What they say about me -
Annie O, also known as Annie Oxborough, is a creative professional and community advocate based in New Zealand. She has a diverse background in floral design, event styling, and adoption trauma support. Annie's work encompasses:
Botanical Styling and Floral Design: Through her brand, Annie O, she specializes in creating stunning floral arrangements and styling for weddings, events, and interiors.
Adoption Advocacy and Support: As an adoptee under New Zealand's closed adoption system, Annie has shared her journey and provided coaching to others navigating adoption-related challenges. She passed a bill in Parliament to access her birth records.
Community Engagement: Annie is deeply rooted in her local community and passionate about helping others, especially children and families experiencing separation or trauma.
Entrepreneurship: Having run her businesses for years, Annie blends creativity with leadership, offering services ranging from styling to event coordination.
Where the fuck is My Mother. I openly share my experiences as an adoptee. I have written a book titled Where the Fuck is My Mother? that reflects on my journey and the emotional complexities of adoption. I am a vocal proponent of changes in adoption laws and actively work to raise awareness about the challenges many adoptees face in accessing their personal histories and identities.
She is known for her warm, empathetic nature and commitment to making a positive impact in her field and beyond.
What I say about myself -
Who I am and what makes me tick -
Adopted in the 1970s, I have been deeply affected by adoption - only learning that the trauma holds the key to the healing you need to live a whole, happy life. By getting to the seat of that trauma and using different modalities, you can unlock who you are and find your true sense of self that was severed at birth and beyond as we are learning in utero.
My battle has been extended - and now I wish to use my experience to forge a new way through. Each person has their own story - each has their way and timing to go through this as they wish. I aim to help you walk through the stages of your space - healing - learning - growth - or just an ear when you need one. I have found that unadoptees do not understand at all how deep our identity issues are and how we feel. There is a lack of understanding in NZ, and you may see Adoption issues in the bi-line of a therapist or counsellor. Still, in my opinion, unless you have walked it, you will not be knowledgeable about the problems - there is no book or course you can do. I have lived experience and know from personal experience that counts for a tonne.
My style is organic - I listen to your needs, pace and story- then we plan to go from there- it may be as simple as some references, referrals, homework or coaching - or digging deeper into my workshops and inner child work.
Lets work it out together