Kelsey 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.

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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 us how important it is for adoptees to tell their story when reaching out to legislators. Together we are asking listeners to please help by clicking the link below to Access Connecticut's website and follow the instructions on how you can help Connecticut adoptees access their birth records.

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** 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.

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Monica 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.

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** 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.  

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Michaela 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!

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Destini tells her story. We discuss trauma, grief, and healing.

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An introduction to the mission of this podcast, and a little background on creator and host Francie Frisbie.

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