The Forced Adoption Apology was filled with sorrow, sympathy, and solemn words. But behind every sentence was a silence—no naming of institutions, no legal accountability, no redress. “Responsibility” was claimed, but not enforced. “Sorry” was spoken, but justice was withheld. Survivors were acknowledged, but not empowered. What sounded like healing was, in truth, a shield—protecting systems, not people.

The Thalidomide Apology was everything an apology should be—specific, solemn, and backed by action. For survivors of forced adoption, it was a moment of painful clarity. We didn’t resent their justice. We saw what had been denied to us. In 2013, we were given words. But no redress. No records. No memorial. The contrast is undeniable. Justice isn’t impossible—it’s political. And we are done waiting.