Forced to let You Go

Forced to Let You Go is a powerful and deeply personal story of adoption in 1980s Ireland. Born in Cork and raised in Derry, the author traces a journey marked by secrecy, loss, and resilience at a time when adoption was shrouded in silence. Through raw honesty and reflection, this memoir explores the lasting impact of being separated from one’s roots, the struggle to piece together an identity, and the search for belonging across two cities and two worlds.