In this episode, the Gene, Emily and Paul Aubin discuss various aspects of the adoptee experience, including when they first learned they were adopted, feelings of difference and isolation, struggles with identity and abandonment, and the impact of adoption on relationships. They also touch on themes of shame, control, and the need for acceptance and validation. The conversation highlights the importance of knowing one's heritage and the search for biological family. The hosts and guest share personal stories and reflections, providing insight into the unique challenges and emotions that adoptees may face. Paul shares his experience of being adopted and the impact it had on his life. He discusses the challenges surrounding birthdays and abandonment issues that many adoptees face. He also highlights the importance of faith and spirituality in finding hope and healing. Paul talks about the low-grade trauma of being separated from birth parents and the need to overcome it. He shares his journey of transitioning from the corporate world to a faith-based career and how it has brought him peace and fulfillment. Paul emphasizes the importance of understanding one's why, being selfless in the search for biological parents, and setting realistic expectations.
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