Tara shares her adoption journey, starting with living with her biological family until the age of 11. She then moved in with her maternal uncle and aunt, who eventually adopted her at the age of 13. Tara's biological parents had mental health issues and she experienced a challenging and unsafe environment. She moved between different family members' homes, including her grandmother's and her biological parents', before finding stability with her adoptive parents. Throughout her journey, Tara felt a sense of confusion and a desire to be with her biological parents while also feeling safe and supported by her adoptive family. This conversation explores the experiences and emotions of being adopted and the challenges faced in navigating relationships with both biological and adoptive families. The chapters cover topics such as feeling disconnected, guilt and confusion, the complexity of kinship care, navigating relationships with family, communication challenges, discovering biological family, understanding birth parents, the complexity of adoption, the emotional journey, the continuing search for identity, becoming a birth mother, the decision to relinquish rights, the impact on the child, the importance of early communication, the need for support and resources, preserving families and systemic issues, and the workbook on navigating adoption. The conversation emphasizes the importance of education, open communication, and providing resources and support for adoptees and their families.