New Friends, Big Wins, and Big Laughs We had the privilege of being part of this year’s Concerned United Birthparents (CUB) Retreat in Kansas City, and let us tell you, it was nothing short of amazing! From new friendships to incredible stories, we were overwhelmed by the beauty of the city, the diversity of the people, and yes—the perfect weather! … Read More
Unraveling the Secrets of Space Adaptation with Scott Kelly, the Vance Twins, and the NASA Twin Study TwinFest 2023, a unique gathering celebrating twins’ uniqueness and diversity, witnessed an extraordinary meeting between the Vance Twins and the legendary NASA Astronaut Scott Kelly. This event was thrilling as the twins had the opportunity to interact with the spaceman and delve into … Read More
Northwest Asian Weekly Article: Janine Vance Searches for the Truth About Korean Adoptees Imagine for a minute that you don’t know who your mother is. Now imagine that you are that mother, and you don’t know what became of your daughter. Imagine the questions that the daughter would live with on a daily basis. Why did my mom give me … Read More
Janine introduces her books at her Red Carpet Author event in Seattle, Washington. Northwest Asian Weekly covers the event hosted by Asian Adult Adoptees of Washington. Would you like help with retelling your story? or did you publish your book, and would you like the Vance Twins to host your author celebration? It is your turn now.
Meeting Korean Consulates from Seattle to Washington D.C. The Coalition for Truth and Transparency in Adoption (CTTA) was founded with a vision to repeal and replace antiquated, unjust laws rooted in secrecy and shame. We work to meet the urgent need to train and equip advocates and secure funding for successful initiatives nationwide. Janine (Vance) Myung Ja is the International … Read More
Having a community such as the Asian Adult Adoptees of Washington has been a great source of support and fun for the Vance Twins through the years. They appreciate AAAW’s dedication to serving the Asian Adult Adoptee community. Thousands of adult adoptees were raised in an environment void of the types of resources currently available. Asian Adult Adoptees of Washington … Read More
Author Janine Vance participates as one of the panelists at the 2020 Seattle Asian American Film Festival: Real-Life Journeys and Experiences of Transnational Adoptees. In the documentary, Geographies of Kinship, filmmaker Deann Borshay Liem shares the stories of four adult adoptees who question the policies and practices that led South Korea to become the largest “sending country” in the world. … Read More
“As of this writing, it’s been ten years since my twin sister and I traveled to Seoul, South Korea, for the first time to attend the 2004 Korean Adoptee Conference. Of the more than 160,000 children flown overseas by agency facilitators, 400 of us arrived in our motherland intending to celebrate and contemplate fifty years of intercountry adoption. During this … Read More
Experience the Magic of Boston… Meeting Neale Donald Walsch, Brian Weiss, James Van Praagh, & Marianne Williamson! Discover the inspiring journey of the Vance Twins in the world of spirituality as they attend Mind, Body, and Soul conferences and connect with renowned authors like Brian Weiss, James Van Praagh, Neale Donald Walsch, and Marianne Williamson. These powerful encounters have left … Read More
