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Today I'm having a conversation with my sister Kailie and we discuss our different experiences growing up in the same adopted family. We talk about Kailie's adoption story, her challenges of being biracial, our experiences with Mormonism, and struggles with depression. We also touch on the erasure of our biological identities and the need for support for birth parents.
Overall, the conversation highlights the complexities of adoption and the impact it can have on an individual's sense of self. We talk a lot about mental health and offer advice to adoptees and adoptive parents, emphasizing the importance of therapy, communication, and understanding.
03:06 Navigating Identity: Growing Up in an Adopted Family 06:02 The Challenges of Being Biracial 08:51 The Impact of Mormonism on Mental Health 12:04 The Erasure of Biological Identities in Adoption 15:10 The Need for Support for Birth Parents 29:32 Navigating Mental Health and Self-Discovery 45:39 The Complexities of Adoption 55:01 Therapy, Communication, and Compassion 57:14 Breaking Free from Religious Beliefs
