michaelroccoauthorDec 24, 20207 minAll I want for ChristmasHolidays were always a mixed bag in our house growing up. I wanted to enjoy them and I certainly enjoyed presents. But, the holidays...
michaelroccoauthorFeb 73 minPerspectiveI survived a vicious lifelong battle with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and the alcoholism that resulted from it - At least, so...
michaelroccoauthorOct 17, 20211 minUnder ConstructionPlease overlook website inconsistencies and incomplete sections as I update my book title and work on visual appeal. Thanks for visiting!
michaelroccoauthorOct 14, 20212 minFeeling ExposedWell now I've gone and done it! I've uploaded the first 2 of 3 sections of Episode 5 of our OBI podcast, and the focus this time is me!...
michaelroccoauthorApr 19, 20215 minChapter Reading & Miscellaneous ActivityInstead of writing a treatise on adoption, racism and mental health or sharing an excerpt from my manuscript, today I thought I’d share...
michaelroccoauthorMar 24, 20211 minHuman Library: 4.18.2021On April 18th, I will present my story for the second time in an online event hosted by The Human Library. As a reminder, their slogan is...
michaelroccoauthorFeb 28, 20213 minPrivilege by ProxyA newspaper article was published last week that neatly summarizes the continuing structural discrimination against brown and black...
michaelroccoauthorFeb 24, 20213 minFeel Like a StrangerWe adoptees often share notes about common struggles. One that comes up a lot is that many of us feel as if we are on the outside looking...
michaelroccoauthorFeb 13, 20211 minThis Book is Past DueI expect that different types of readers will find value in Duérmete. This creative non-fiction book is being written in the style of a...
michaelroccoauthorFeb 11, 20213 minA Matter of NamesI've learned that choosing a book title is rarely the author's decision in the end. At least, this seems to be the common wisdom in the...
michaelroccoauthorFeb 5, 20215 minSocial Creatures: Part IIThe US and many other western cultures celebrate rugged individualism. While I admit that there’s something that seems heroic about...
michaelroccoauthorJan 28, 20212 minSocial Creatures: Part IWe are inherently social creatures. From the embryonic stage, through the end of life, we rely on one another for safety, resources,...
michaelroccoauthorJan 19, 20211 minHuman LibraryThe Human Library's slogan is "Unjudge Someone." I love that. The goal of this 20-year-old non-profit organization is to challenge stigma...
michaelroccoauthorJan 15, 20211 minMy Story was Featured on Adoptees Connect!Adoptees Connect is a wonderful organization that facilitates personal relationships among adoptees. I'm honored to have been featured in...
michaelroccoauthorJan 12, 20216 minTalking about TraumaI talk a lot about adoption and trauma these days. As most adoptees know well, this can be extraordinarily difficult when speaking with...
michaelroccoauthorDec 23, 20201 minVideo Presentation - Conceptual Model of Transracial Adoptee Developmental Social PsychologyThis is a first draft of a video presentation on transracial adoption and mental health which I hope to improve over time. Fair warning:...
michaelroccoauthorDec 20, 20205 minHi! I'm Michael...Sorta.My name is Michael Rocco...well, sorta. While that is in fact my name and the name I am writing my memoir under, most people know me by the