November 14, 2024

Almost Loved: a NAAM conversation with poet and adopted person Rena Joy

24 minutes

Please join me as I talk with Rena Joy. Rena is a Canadian adoptee, adopted as a toddler from foster care. Rena recently published her first book, a poetry collection titled Almost Loved. On this episode, Rena shares some of her poetry as we talk about how adoption has impacted her life, and some of the ways she copes with the trauma inherent in adoption.

Rena can be found at:

rena joy poetry | author

Amazon.com: Almost Loved: 9781069038128: Joy, Rena, Leigh, Shelby: Books

Rena Joy Poetry | Love & Healing Quotes (@renajoypoetry) • Threads, Say more

and @renajoypoetry on Instagram and TikTok

Please be aware that suicide and suicidal ideation are mentioned on the episode. If you are experiencing suicidal ideation, please reach out for help and support. I am including some of the hotline information here in the notes.

9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline - Canada.ca

The Trevor Project - Suicide Prevention for LGBTQ+ Young People

RAINN | The nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization

We're all EARS | WARMLINE.ORG

Mentioned in the show:

Somatic Therapy

Somatic Therapy | Psychology Today

The host and their guests opinions are just that, opinions. The host is not a lawyer, therapist or adoption professional.

Thank you for listening!