Dr. Amy introduced guest Janet Sherlund, who shared her personal story of adoption. Janet emphasized the importance of recognizing the emotional impact of adoption on both the adoptive child and the biological parent, highlighting the trauma and sense of displacement that can occur. She also pointed out that the narrative around adoption often focuses only on the needs and desires of the birth and adoptive parents, rather than the experiences of the child. Janet's own experience, which involved being handed off to strangers at birth and being deprived of a sense of connection with her biological mother, underscored the need for greater awareness and understanding of the complexities involved in the adoption process. Link to Janet's website and memoir is below. #podmatch #adoption #abandoned #adopted
