Bernadette RymerTHÉRÈSE CURTIS was born in Sydney, Australia. She has lived and taught in various places, including New Guinea, Kuala Lumpur, Vancouver, Jakarta, and Sydney. Thérèse is the mother of five children, including two international adoptees. Thérèse is thepublished author of numerous literature study guides and articles. She now divides her time between Sydney and Vancouver.BERNADETTE RYMER was born in Sydney, Australia, and her home is now in Williams Lake, BC, Canada. After losing her only child to forced adoption, she went on to work in Jerusalem, and taught in Japan, Vancouver, Idaho, Michigan, and Oregon. For many years she has worked as a Speech-Language Pathologist in rural BC. Since 2008, Bernadette has been active in various organizations supporting mothers, adoptees, and family members who have lost each other through adoption. Read More Read Less