The most healing moment for me was actually getting my adoption file from the authorities and reading a letter from my birth mother about the teddy bear. It became abundant to me that the teddy bear was a symbol of her love, not a consolation prize.

Hi Neighbor,

Trauma can lie dormant for a long time, even decades. Unexpectedly, trauma can be triggered by the most seemingly innocent things.

Joining me today, is my neighbor from Great Britain, Simon Benn. Simon is an adoptee. The insights that he shares from his journey, I believe, will not only help those of us who are adoptive parents but will help our adopted children as well.

I want to encourage you to grab a pen and paper. There are so many nuggets in this episode, From the story about a teddy bear to a metaphor of a diamond. And then in the Daily Doable, Simon gives those of us who are adopted parents An amazing gift.

Hope and healing are on the way.

Your Neighbor,

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Disclaimer: As is the case with anyone that I bring on the show to talk to you, I encourage take notes and listen to the information. Then do your due diligence and use what you can in your adoption journey to parent your child the best way you can.