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Adoption Advocacy PodcastFebruary 2021: Exploring Black history month and transracial adoption with Victoria DiMartileThis is the February 2021 episode of the podcast. Today we have Victoria DiMartile with Wreckage and Wonder on to discuss the history of transracial adoption and adoption in the black community. We discuss Victoria's story of growing up as a transracial adoptee in a small white Kentucky town. Victoria talks about adoption in the black community, and the need for better appreciation, celebration, and understanding of the black family. We also discuss the need for more education in transracial adoption, and how what has been acceptable "colorblindness" has really been damaging to family relationships. Connect w...
2021-02-1549 minAdoption Advocacy PodcastJanuary 2021- Kirsta Bowman: adoption agencies and ethicsThis is the January 2021 Episode of Adoption Advocacy Podcast; Kirsta Bowman comes on the podcast, and we discuss how adoption agencies operate in the United States, and the unethical practices used by many. Kirsta shares with us the story of her own adoption, and how in the search for her biological family she found that her placement happened in less than ideal/ethical circumstances. Having an adoptive mother who started her own agency, Kirsta had first hand seat to what goes on behind the scenes in adoption, and discusses much of what she experienced. Also in this episode, Kirsta...
2021-01-1643 minAdoption Advocacy PodcastStephanie Oyler, Melissa Guida- Richards and Ferera Swan- the experience of being a transracial/transethnic adoptee during the holidays, especially during this political environmentThis is the December 2020 episode. Today we chat with Stephanie Oyler, Melissa Guida- Richards, and Ferera Swan - three transracial and transethnic adoptees. We discuss their collective experiences with the holidays, and they explain why it is so important to hold space for adoptees who come from different backgrounds and cultural traditions than their parents. We also discuss how important it is for adoptive families to be sensitive to the emotions and feelings that might arise during this time of year. Lastly, we talk about how they are all feeling as transracial and transethnic adoptees during this political climate...
2020-12-1553 minAdoption Advocacy PodcastNovember 2020: Tiffany Henness with Adoptee Influencer NetworkThis is the November 2020 episode of the podcast. Today we have Tiffany Henness with adoptee influencer network as our special guest. Tiffany discusses how she emerged from the fog after giving birth to her first born, it was an experience that brought her closest to experience of her first mother. She tells us how she began learning about adoption trauma and found it helped to processed it all through writing and sharing her experience with others. Before becoming involved in the adoption advocacy community, Tiffany was a fitness influencer on social media and during this time learned how to...
2020-11-1524 minAdoption Advocacy PodcastBrittany Nash: Discussing Race and Family SeparationBrittany Nash is a Black domestic transracial adoptee and the founder of The Daily Adoptee blog and soon to be online publication that highlights the experience and expertise of transracial adoptees. As an adoptee, turned foster child, who from Southern MN, she uses her experience of growing up in predominantly white spaces to connect the dots of the intent and impact of the adoption industry and foster care system as they align with history, politics, racism, discrimination, and mental health. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelors of Arts degree in...
2020-10-151h 03Adoption Advocacy PodcastKate Carper: An adoptive parents experience with special needs and transracial adoptionKate Carper comes on the podcast to discuss her experience with adoption. Kate tells us how she grew up with adopted siblings, and always felt like adoption was a part her future family making plan. After having two biological children, Kate and her husband explored how they could help a child in need through adoption. Through much research and soul searching, Kate discovered an agency that specialized in the adoption of children with down syndrome. Kate explains a lot about this agency and how they support expectant parents who have discovered their child has down syndrome, as well as...
2020-09-0100 minAdoption Advocacy PodcastMatt Sevenoaks- An adoptees journey toward reunionMatt comes on the podcast to discuss his experience as an adoptee, and how his life experiences shaped him. We also discuss his heartfelt reunion. Connect with Matt: mattsevenoaksuk@gmail.com Twitter Instagram Article For more information on Adoption Advocacy Podcast, and to participate in this episodes discussion board, please visit: http://www.adoptionadvocacypodcast.com Find the podcast on social media: facebook twitter instagram
2020-08-0200 minAdoption Advocacy PodcastAn interview with Geri Pfieffer with America's TakenGeri Pfieffer comes on the podcast to discuss the reality of America's child welfare system. Geri began working and creating America's Taken when she lost her grandson to child protective services. I encourage everyone to take a listen to todays episode to further understand what is going on in this country's child welfare system, and the reform that needs to take place now. I was very happy to bring this topic to light through this episode and hope to do more episodes like this one in the future. Connect with Geri: Website ...
2020-06-3000 minAdoption Advocacy PodcastLaureen Pittman: The Lies the BindLaureen Pittman comes on the podcast to discuss her experience as an adoptee, and her book "The Lies that Bind." Growing up, adoption didn't mean that much to Laureen, it was just something that she knew to be a fact, but didn't think much further on it. As she got older, Laureen became more interested in her origins. As Laureen began the search for her birth parents, she discovered she had actually been born in prison. Everything she discovered she chronicled in her book "The Lies that Bind". Listen in to hear about Laureens journey! Connect with...
2020-06-1600 minAdoption Advocacy PodcastJesse Bradley: A journey of faith and adoptionJesse Bradley comes on the podcast to discuss how life's twist and turns lead him to a journey of faith and adoption. Jesse was once a professional soccer player, whose career was cut short when a medication he took to prevent malaria built up toxic levels in his system, and he became too sick to play. Jesse later discovered god and became a pastor. He now leads a city wide movement for churches to become more multicultural. Jesse preaches to his congregation the need for people to open their homes to foster youth, and adoption. Jesse discusses his own...
2020-06-0200 minAdoption Advocacy PodcastCassandra Adams: Finding out one in Donor Conceived through a DNA kitCassandra Adams comes on the podcast to discuss how she discovered she was actually donor conceived, and the man who had raised her was not actually her biological father. We discuss the complexities of being a donor conceived person, and what needs to change to make donor conception more ethical. Connect with Cassandra: Facebook Instagram Donor Conceived Facebook Group YouTube YouTube YouTube Documentary Petition to keep Donor Conceived records open for a minimum of 50 years Featured Article
2020-05-1900 minAdoption Advocacy PodcastLinda L. Franklin: First Mother and author of the book "Ill Always Carry You"Linda L. Franklin comes on the podcast to discuss her experience as a first mother who placed her son for adoption during the baby scoop era. Linda tells us her story of placing her son through the Gladney Agency, her life after placement, her reunion, and what lead to her writing her book "Ill Always Carry You". Connect with Linda: Twitter Personal Facebook Author Facebook website For more information on Adoption Advocacy Podcast, and to participate in this episodes discussion board, please visit:...
2020-05-0500 minAdoption Advocacy PodcastPaige Adams Strickland: Adoptee and author of the books "Akin to the Truth" and "After the Truth"Today on the podcast, Paige Adams Strickland discusses her experience with adoption, and her two books "Akin to the Truth" and "After the Truth". Paige tells us about her adoptee experience as a child, and what lead to her searching for her biological roots. We also discuss what lead to her publishing two books about her experience finding her biological family. Connect with Paige: Website Facebook Instagram "Akin to the Truth" "After the Truth" For more information on Adoption Advocacy Podcast, and...
2020-04-2100 minAdoption Advocacy PodcastKelli Belt: Story of a mothers journey through adopting her daughter from Ethiopia, and now helping other parents with their adoptive childrenToday on the podcast we have Kelli Belt. She is an adoptive mother and created of the Podcast "Beauty is Rising". Kelli discusses her journey with adopting her daughter from Ethiopia, the process to get her to the united states, parenting a child with her daughters background, and what it has taught her. Kelli works with other adoptive parents to teach and share ways of helping ones own adopted child. In this episode Kelli does not share her daughters story, rather her story when it comes to her transformation and growth as a result of adopting her daughter.
2020-04-0700 minAdoption Advocacy PodcastBlake Alexis Noble: Adoptee discusses his journey with adoption, from a difficult childhood to navigating life now as a young adultBlake comes on the podcast to discuss his experience as an adoptee born in the United States, and adopted in the UK. Blake discusses his difficult childhood and his feelings about being an adoptee. We also discuss Blakes views on adoption and adoption in the LGBTQ community. Connect with Blake: Facebook Group- Queer We Go For more information on Adoption Advocacy Podcast, and to participate in this episodes discussion board, please visit: http://www.adoptionadvocacypodcast.com Find the podcast on social media: facebook...
2020-03-2400 minAdoption Advocacy PodcastLaura Gray: A first mother's journey with adoptionLaura Gray comes on the podcast to discuss her experience with adoption as a first mother. Laura, as a teen, found herself pregnant for a second time after already having twins. With the help of her mother, she looked into placing her child for adoption. Soon after starting a prayer chain she was re-connected with a church friend from New Jersey, where she used to live, and she decided to place her child with her and her husband. Shortly after the placement, Laura realized this couple did not have any intention of keeping their promises to her about maintaining...
2020-03-2400 minAdoption Advocacy PodcastElena Hall: Russian Adoptee and author of "Through Adopted Eyes" and "Through Adopted Hearts"Elena Hall comes on the podcast to discuss her experience as an adoptee from Russia. Elena discusses her experience as an international adoptee, and navigating the complex emotions surrounding adoption. We discuss her feelings about Russia no longer allowing international adoption and how her journey has lead her to writing both her books and going into the social work field. Connect with Elena: Facebook Instagram Website "Through Adopted Eyes" "Through Adopted Hearts" For more information on Adoption Advocacy Podcast, and to participate in th...
2020-02-2500 minAdoption Advocacy PodcastJanelle and David: Discussing adoption from foster care, and keeping sibling groups togetherJanelle comes on the podcast, along with her son David. They discuss the foster care system and the formation of their family. We also discuss the issue of how children who end up is foster care are placed for adoption, and the importance of keeping sibling groups together. Although David is a minor, we have kept his real name, identity, and full story out of this episode. David is passionate about sharing his experience and heartbreak over loosing his two younger siblings in hopes to help change the system to work for keeping sibling groups together. David i...
2020-02-1100 minAdoption Advocacy PodcastChristian Mayer: Chilean adoptee, from adversity and addiction to reunion and advocacyToday on the podcast, Christian Mayer discusses his experience as an international/ transracial adoptee from Chile. Christian tells us how he began experiencing challenges as an adolescent surrounding his adoption, and how this later lead to a reunion with his first family, and struggle with alcoholism. Through his recovery process he realized how adoptees are over-represented in those seeking treatment and decided to be proactive in helping young adoptees navigate these issues. Connect with Christian: The Brightening Center Email For more information on Adoption Advocacy Podcast, and to participate in...
2020-01-2800 minAdoption Advocacy PodcastMarcie Keithley: First mother and author of the memoir "The Shoebox Effect"Marcie comes on the podcast to discuss her experience as a first mother of loss to adoption. Marcie and I discuss what lead her to the decision to place her first daughter for adoption, their reunion, as well as her advocacy in the adoption community. She currently serves as Vice President and Treasurer for the Indiana Adoptee Network, and has recently released the memoir "The Shoebox Effect". Connect with Marcie: Website Book Facebook Twitter Instagram For more information on Adoption Advocacy Podcast, and to...
2020-01-1400 minAdoption Advocacy PodcastFerera Swan: A journey of self discovery and advocacyFerera Swan comes on the podcast to discuss her journey as an adoptee. We discuss what its like to be an advocate in the adoption community, as well as navigating the complexity of reunion. I am super excited to interview Ferera, her advocacy has made such a difference in the adoption community. I know we have all seen her impactful memes, now get a glimpse of her personal journey. Connect with Ferera: Website Facebook Facebook Music Instagram Twitter For more...
2019-12-3100 minAdoption Advocacy PodcastA conversation about adoption with my Dad, David FrisbieToday on the podcast my Dad and I have a conversation about adoption, particularly my adoption! We discuss his life and background and his decision to adopt. We also discuss what the process was like for him, how he remembers my childhood, and how my advocacy has changed his views on adoption/ the world in general.
2019-12-1700 minAdoption Advocacy PodcastReceiving my files from Gladney: A Birthday EpisodeToday on the podcast I read my adoption file. I only recently discovered that this is something an adoptee can request from the agency they were adopted from; and, in this episode, I open my files for the first time. In these files I discover some information about what transpired before my relinquishment given from the perspective of my birthmother and birth-maternal grandmother. I also read the nursing notes from the week I spent as a newborn in the hospital before my placement. This is an episode I decided to do for my birthday, which is December 7...
2019-12-0300 minAdoption Advocacy PodcastKevin: Adoptee who submits a DNA test to discover his Identity, and also discovers he's a first fatherKevin comes on the podcast to discuss his journey as a transracial adoptee. Kevin always felt positive about his adoption experience, and it wasn't until the death of his adoptive mother, who encouraged him to search for his biological roots, that Kevin did a DNA test. Upon receiving the results of this test, he not only discovered biological family members, he also found a daughter he never knew he had who had been placed for adoption. Connect with Kevin: Email For more information on Adoption Advocacy Podcast, and to participate in th...
2019-11-1900 minAdoption Advocacy PodcastLyndy Stokes: Adoptee and author of Adopted Twice StudyLyndy comes on the podcast to discuss her adoptee journey. Lyndy tells us how her first parents were married, but felt they could not provide a good home for a baby and decided to place her for adoption at birth. After struggling as a child with feelings around being adopted, she had a reunion with her first parents as a young teenager. Lyndy discusses the difficulties she had navigating this reunion and how her faith lead her to a more positive outlook on her life circumstances and healing. Lyndy is the author of the book "Adopted Twice Study", a...
2019-11-0500 minAdoption Advocacy PodcastJana Rupnow: Adoptee, Adoptive Parent, Fertility Psychotherapist and author of Three Makes BabyJana Rupnow comes on the podcast to discuss her experiences with adoption and what lead her to a career in donor conception counseling. Jana, along with her twin brother, were adopted shortly after birth in the 1970s. Jana discusses how she always saw her adoption as a positive experience, and did not process the deeper emotions surrounding her adoption until she experienced secondary infertility, and the adoption of her daughter from China. We uncover her journey from adoptee to adoptive parent, and how experiencing her daughters grief lead to her processing her own grief surrounding adoption. Jana is a...
2019-10-2200 minAdoption Advocacy PodcastKimi Kawabori: Finding Healing through connecting with your ancestorsKimi Kawabori comes on the podcast to discuss her adoptee journey and how she has found healing through clairvoyance and connecting with her ancestors. Kimi grew up in a conservative household, she was raised by parents who had been imprisoned in the WWII Japanese internment camps. Growing up, Kimi found it best to suppress her intuition and clairvoyant thoughts. As Kimi grew up and faced hardships, she rejected the mental illness diagnosis she was once given, and began a journey to make sense of her "problems". It was then she found a community that would help her develop her g...
2019-10-0800 minAdoption Advocacy PodcastLorri Antosz Benson: a birthmothers story**note when Lorri mentions Phil, she is speaking of Phil Donahue. She worked on his show during the time she placed her daughter. Lorri Antosz Benson comes of the podcast to discuss her experience placing her daughter for adoption in the early 1980s. Lorri authored two books about adoption "To have and not to Hold", and "Adopting Hope". We discuss her life and the circumstances surrounding her placing her daughter for adoption, their reunion, and her work with the adoption community since. We wrap up with what Lorri wishes every member of the adoption triad k...
2019-09-2400 minAdoption Advocacy PodcastMaria Hernandez: Adoptee from the Philippines, searching to put together the missing piecesToday on the podcast, Maria Hernandez shares her story as an adoptee. She tells us how she was given to her adoptive father by her birth mother in the Philippines, and later raised for several years by her adoptive aunt while her father relocated and set up a life for them in Canada. Maria discusses how difficult it was for her growing up not knowing her full story, and her journey to finding the answers today. We discuss important adoptee issues such as mental health, growing up being adopted, relationships, having children, and searching for ones roots. ...
2019-09-1000 minAdoption Advocacy PodcastLeanda Weimer: Attachment Focused Therapy, and the importance of adoptive parents working on their own issues and attachment style when adoptingLeanda Weimer comes on the podcast to discuss her work in attachment focused therapy. We discuss how important it is for adoptive parents to learn their attachment style, as well as do their own emotional work when choosing to parent through adoption. Leanda discusses how adoptive parents must focus on attaching to their children and not vice-versa, and how a persons attachment style greatly impacts their parenting. We wrap up with therapy techniques that have helped adoptive and foster families heal and bond. Connect to Leanda: Facebook Instagram leandalinw@yahoo.com...
2019-08-2700 minAdoption Advocacy PodcastKeith Sciarillo: Late discovery adoptee, making his own path toward self-discoveryKeith Sciarillo comes on the podcast to discuss his journey toward self discovery, and his experiences with adoption. Keith is a late discovery, transracial adoptee who entered reunion with his birth family shortly after discovering his adoption status. We discuss Keith story, how what he has been through has affected his life, and his path moving forward. We also discuss how adoptees disclose their adoption status to their children, and what that means for future generations. We wrap up discussing what Keith wishes people knew about adoption. Connect with Keith: Facebook I...
2019-08-1300 minAdoption Advocacy PodcastDr. Linda Russell- A grandmother of loss discusses her journey with adoption, and the importance of attachment and trauma in adoptionDr. Linda Russell comes on the podcast to discuss her journey with adoption. In 1997, Linda's daughter experienced an unplanned pregnancy, and Linda's family was faced with the decision of whether to parent the child, or place the child for adoption. Living in the bible belt, and being conservative Christians, Linda's family believed that adoption would be the best choice for both their child and their future grandchild. Shortly after placement, the adoption plan in which they were promised fell through, and the whole family was left heartbroken. The dreams Linda had for her daughter, which she believed would have...
2019-07-3000 minAdoption Advocacy PodcastEreka Howard: Using your story to inspire othersEreka Howard comes on the podcast to discuss her adoption journey. Ereka discusses how her biological mother and grandmother came to the United States from Cuba on the Mariel Boatlift. At birth, Ereka was placed in foster care and then was later adopted from a local adoption agency in Dallas, Texas. Ereka was reunited with her birth grandmother in college when she reached out to her through social media. Unfortunately, Ereka was never able to meet her first mother, she had passed away years prior. Ereka discusses her healing journey- from feelings of grief and rejection, to working as...
2019-07-1600 minAdoption Advocacy PodcastBrooke Randolph: Adoptive mother and adoption therapistBrooke Randolph comes on the podcast to discuss her journey with adoption. Brooke is an adoptive parent, but long before adopting, she became interested in studying the psychology of adoption. Brooke helped found an international adoption agency, and specialized helping adoptive parents prepare for this next chapter of their lives. Through her experience with international adoption, she saw the need for older children in these countries to find homes, and she herself decided to adopt. After becoming an adoptive parent, Brooke opened her own private practice and focuses on helping her patients overcome personal traumas, and heal with ehe...
2019-07-0200 minAdoption Advocacy PodcastChris Breedlove: late discovery adoptee on a journey of forgiveness through compassionChris Breedlove comes on the podcast to share his story as a late discovery adoptee. Chris is the author of the book "Diehr Breedlove", a memoir chronicling his search for self-discovery, and reunion with his birth family. He describes how his relationship with each of his birthparents have evolved, and how he has integrated the reality of being an adoptee in his life, and come to peace with it. Contact Chris: Instagram Website "Diehr Breedlove" For more information on Adopti...
2019-06-1800 minAdoption Advocacy PodcastSpencer Sonnier: A special fathers day episode with my half brother, SpencerA few weeks ago, it was confirmed through ancestry DNA that the man who is believed to be my birthfather, William, is actually, my birth father. While we all assumed this to be the case, its been a kind of surreal experience accepting this as a fact into my life. This week I wanted to do a special episode, a special fathers day episode- to find out a little more about the man who I share half of my DNA with. Unfortunately, William passed in 2010. He is survived by his mother and two sisters, as well as a son...
2019-06-0500 minAdoption Advocacy PodcastDenise Defoe: Author of the book "They Chose Me"Denise comes on the podcast to discuss her experience as an adoptee, and her journey from anger and pain to compassion and appreciation of her adoption experience. Born addicted and left in the hospital by her birthmother, Denise was placed in foster care. When her adoptive parents met her, they instantly fell in love and adopted her. Denise grew up in a loving home with endless opportunities, but always felt a bit of pain when reflecting on her origin story, especially on her birthday. While in college, Denise had an "Ah-ha" moment while doing a project on an event...
2019-05-2100 minAdoption Advocacy PodcastJennifer Fredricksen: A special mother day episode- exploring the generational impacts of the mother/child bondJennifer comes on the podcast discuss generational trauma, and its impact on families. Jennifer tells her complex story of how adoption, and disruption of the mother/child bond affected her family for generations. When Jennifer's daughter became pregnant as a senior in high school, she, along with her family, decided to place the child for adoption. After the placement they came to the realization that adoption wasn't all that was promised, and the trauma left an open hole in the heart of their family. Despite discovering all this, and coming to terms with it, Jennifer had a deep down f...
2019-05-0700 minAdoption Advocacy PodcastMichael- Colombian born and adopted to America as a child, he is now facing deportationMichael is a transracial adoptee who was brought to America from Colombia at the age of two. His adoptive parents did not complete paperwork in their home state to finalize his adoption, and thus he was never made an American citizen. Michael is a husband and father of 2, with one on the way - and is now facing deportation. Michael has never left the country, has no memory of Colombia, and does not speak the language. Today, he is very lucky to have an employer that has allowed him to continue working, and a wife who is financially able...
2019-04-2300 minAdoption Advocacy PodcastRenee Gelin with Saving Our Sisters (S.O.S.)Renee Gelin comes on the podcast to tell her story, and discuss her organization, Saving Our Sisters (S.O.S). Renee lost her son to adoption in 2011. She lacked the resources and support at the time to parent her son, and believed she was doing the best for him by placing him for adoption. After placement she began learning and experiencing the lifelong psychological affects that adoption has on both the adoptee and first family. She also began to realize that adoption, in her case, as well as many others, was a permanent solution for a temporary problem. Renee...
2019-04-0900 minAdoption Advocacy PodcastAmanda Medina- The contradictions adoptees face, and exploring your storyAmanda comes on the podcast to discuss her experience as an adopte, born in Colombia, adopted, and raised in Sweden. We discuss the roles grief, guilt, and attachment play in adoption. Amanda also explains the contradictory emotions that are constantly at play for adoptees. We wrap up by discussing Amanda’s blog “This Adoptee Life”, where she is shares voices of adoptees from around the world. This Adoptee Life links: Website Email Instagram Facebook Twitter
2019-03-2600 minAdoption Advocacy PodcastKelsey Freeman- finding your own moral compass while navigating adoptionKelsey discusses her journey to becoming a potential adoptive parent. We discuss her experience with three disrupted adoptions, and how her views on adoption, especially the ethics of it, have changed. We discuss what lead Kelsey to speak out about the unethical practices of adoption agencies, and how she believes its up to adoptive and prospective adoptive parents to lead the way in stopping these practices from continuing into the future. Connect with Kelsey: Instagram For more information on Adoption Advocacy Podcast, and to participate in this episodes discussion bo...
2019-03-1200 minAdoption Advocacy PodcastBONUS CALL TO ACTION- Desiree Stephens with Access ConnecticutFor all adoptees and birthfamily interested in helping, please write a brief testimony explaining why opening the records is so important to you and email them to: pdtestimony@cga.ct.gov Be sure to include your testimony is about Senate Bill 972 THIS IS A SPECIAL CALL TO ACTION PODCAST EPISODE. Desiree comes on the podcast to talk about her experience as an adoptee, and how she began her work in adoptee rights legislation. She is currently working with Access Connecticut to open the birth records of adoptees in this state. She tells u...
2019-03-0500 minAdoption Advocacy PodcastMelissa Guida- Richards- Late discovery adoptee, hidden racial identity** note- in this episode Melissa discusses adoptee suicide. She states one in four adoptees commit suicide- but what is meant is attempt. Adoptees are 4 times more likely to attempt suicide than non adoptees. Melissa comes on the podcast to discuss what its like to be an transracial, late discovery adoptee. We talk about the impact discovering her adoption had on her, and how it changed the way she identified racially and culturally. We wrap up discussing the impact race has on adoption, and what its like for an adoptee to become a parent. C...
2019-02-2600 minAdoption Advocacy PodcastMonica Hall- healing with compassion, and an open heart; an adoptee and birthmother storyMonica comes on the podcast to share her experiences as an adoptee, and as a birthmother. She discusses the obstacles she has had to overcome, reunion with her birth family and daughter, and finding a path toward healing. We talk about the compassion needed in the adoption community, and the importance of being open to the experiences of others in the adoption triad. Connect with Monica: Twitter Facebook Instagram Website For more information on Adoption Advocacy Podcast, and to participate in this episodes discussion board, pl...
2019-02-1200 minAdoption Advocacy PodcastVin Adoptee- a journey from bullying and adversity to helping others** note in this episode Vin discusses adoptee suicide. The exact statistic is that adoptees are 4 times more likely to commit suicide than non adoptees. Vin Adoptee comes on the podcast to tell his story. We discuss what its like to be an international adoptee, racial issues, bullying, and overcoming adversity. Vin also tells us about the facebook groups he administrates, and the importance of having a group for prospective and adoptive parents, that is run by adoptees. Connect with Vin: facebook instagram twitter For m...
2019-01-2900 minAdoption Advocacy PodcastMichaela- having a sibling whose an adopteeMichaela discusses what it's like to have a sibling whose an adoptee. We talk about how her views on adoption have changed, and supporting the adoptee in your life! For more information on Adoption Advocacy Podcast, and to participate in this episodes discussion board, please visit: http://www.adoptionadvocacypodcast.com Find the podcast on social media: Facebook Twitter Instagram
2019-01-1500 minAdoption Advocacy Podcast2: DestiniDestini tells her story. We discuss trauma, grief, and healing. Connect with Destini: Instagram For more information on Adoption Advocacy Podcast, and to participate in this episodes discussion board, please visit: http://www.adoptionadvocacypodcast.com Find the podcast on social media: Facebook Twitter Instagram
2019-01-0100 minAdoption Advocacy Podcast1: IntroductionAn introduction to the mission of this podcast, and a little background on creator and host Francie Frisbie. For more information on Adoption Advocacy Podcast, and to participate in this episodes discussion board, please visit: http://www.adoptionadvocacypodcast.com Find the podcast on social media: Facebook Twitter Instagram
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