ABC Adoptees Born in China

By TaraSociety & Culture Personal Journals

ABC Adoptees Born in China episodes

November 22, 2021 Not always in the mood to be patient with Tara
Warning: This set of recordings start off very strong on the emotions side. I found there was less and less need to do the memos related to the search DNA process.
This is the third and last part of the recordings from when getting a DNA test done. It was a process and I learned the value of not letting the events take over my emotions. Calm responses resulted in better overall experience. I am @landofrunningtara on instagram. Thank you for listening!
If you would like to share your story please email [email protected] or @adoptedbabiesfromchinapod on Facebook, Instagram, and @ChineseAdoptPod on Twitter. Thank you for listening!
37 min
October 25, 2021 We were the chosen ones, they got stuck with you with Lily
Lily is in Canada and has been attending law school so far online. Soon she will go to England for part of her program studies. Lily is also one of six siblings and we really delve into the conversation that many of us probably have had in our minds about living and making the most of or circumstances. There is not much we can do but we can frame our mindset. Also having a willoughby as a pet is something I haven’t heard of in North America but Lily did! Follow @lifeoflilygrace.
59 min
October 11, 2021 Officially on paper or officially biologically with Sien
This is a longer episode for this show with Sien! Sien is seeking to learn more about others and working in her own business as a life coach focused on Highly Sensitive people. She moved to Amsterdam to pursue dance and lives there today.
This conversation, Sien shares her experience connecting with work in adoption, birth roots, and the present time. She shares about the importance of taking time and space when it comes to being involved in adoption as a hobby. I learn about her perspective in distinguishing between adoption and our core selves and how to go about it from a life coach experience.
Sien shares a very helpful note about ISO code and how this is super helpful for those conducting searches 55 minutes into the show. Reach out @sienziya.
Wai Society, Chinese adoptees sharing stories on Facebook
China Roots Zoeken - facebook.com/chinarootszoeken.nl
55 minutes in- ISO code is an international code used by some hospitals, your DNA can be matched without travel to China. They can be compared via email. - iso.org
1 hr 32 min
September 27, 2021 We had so many people say we are going to have our worst fight on the trip with Kira
This episode we talk about Kira’s experience as an actor, dancer, partner, and how her identity has shifted throughout. Follow and learn more about Kira’s work on @kiraomans, Instagram and Kira Emily Omans on Facebook. Her episode of Powers Rangers: Rise of Ninja can be viewed on Nerdbot studios and she will have an appearance on an upcoming episode of CSI Vegas.
49 min
September 13, 2021 Share your feelings when you can in the best form you can with me
Hello everyone! Thank you for listening to my voice. This is part 2 of recording about the search. Ultimately these go deeper where I talk about family, feelings about myself, and even speak mandarin. I thought releasing 2 of 3 today was a nice time with tomorrow being the day I celebrate my birthday. I realized I had been saying the date incorrectly in mandarin and also how wild it is to hear myself try too. It is 号 not 日 (hao vs. ri).
ICSA- International Child search Alliance China
Also Known As - International adoption non profit celebrating 25th anniversary Sept 17-19. Link here to sign up
Adapted Podcast with Kaomi
50 min
August 30, 2021 Haters gonna hate -- they can go take a hike because it’s not their life with Ming
Ming is someone who has been active and involved in the adoptee community. Apart from the search process, Ming has a strong interest in psychology related to various types of trauma apart from adoption. The stories are shared with such a strong visual narrative that you may also feel you are in that moment too. NOTE: There is a portion about a rat about 11 minutes in that some people may not enjoy. Follow @mingaling44 on instagram.
If you would like to share your story please email [email protected] or @adoptedbabiesfromchinapod on Facebook, Instagram, and @ChineseAdoptPod on Twitter. Thank you for listening!
1 hr 18 min
August 16, 2021 It was never ok to not be ok with Makayla
@makaylahappy talks about how awareness and coming to terms with identity has shifted in her life. She also talks about figuring out what aspects of her roots really impacted some decisions in life through healthy and toxic ways to be where she is at present. Makayla is a Chinese American adoptee and mental health advocate, Confidence in yourself. You can reach out to Makayla @makaylahappy.
If you would like to share your story please email [email protected] or @adoptedbabiesfromchinapod on Facebook, Instagram, and @ChineseAdoptPod on Twitter. Thank you for listening.
49 min
August 02, 2021 Actually you know it’s me, ultimately what I am feeling is me
NOTE: This episode may contain information and material some may find sensitive.
SOLO EPISODE | This one I admit I’m nervous to share. I decided to start the search process and in good fashion, I recorded voice memos documenting the process. This is a compilation from March 2021. When adding up 30 second - 3 or 4 minute recordings, these become pretty lengthy. Thank you for listening!
If you would like to share your story please email [email protected] or @adoptedbabiesfromchinapod on Facebook, Instagram, and @ChineseAdoptPod on Twitter. Thank you for listening!
51 min
July 19, 2021 They called me big sister with Laura
Laura speaks with me about the intention to study Chinese language and learn more about the culture. Laura talks about studying abroad and then visiting Louyang. She has been able to user her skills during the pandemic especially related to COVID. We also talk about infantilizing and “child/ children” used in the adoption community which is big yet small. Follow @luoyangxiaojuan on instagram.
If you would like to share your story please email [email protected] or @adoptedbabiesfromchinapod on Facebook, Instagram, and @ChineseAdoptPod on Twitter. Thank you for listening!
55 min
July 05, 2021 I put that in my Asian brownie points with Shmoopie
Speaking with shmoopie on this episode about adoption from Vietnam to the US. She is @ishmoopie on all the socials. We talk about blogging about her trip back to Vietnam, learning how to use chopsticks, move to Texas, and how she searched for resources to learn about Vietnamese adoption. We also celebrate being normal and hearing others stories.
If you would like to share your story please email [email protected] or @adoptedbabiesfromchinapod on Facebook, Instagram, and @ChineseAdoptPod on Twitter. Thank you for listening!
49 min

About ABC Adoptees Born in China

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Same China. Different stories. We are the ones who found our way in a new life, Adoptees Born in China. Chinese adoptees’ stories and the stories of those lives they have become a part of.