Coming Out of the Fog: The Truth About Adoption

In this episode of Adoptees Crossing Lines, Lia, Noelle, and Tosha share their experiences as adoptees and dive deep into topics often ignored or misrepresented in mainstream conversations about adoption. Together, they discuss coming out of the fog, dispelling harmful myths, and the complicated journey of finding healing and community. This episode offers a raw and honest conversation about adoption and the trauma it brings, while highlighting the power of connection and authenticity.

In this episode, we cover:

• (00:05) Introduction to co-hosts and what drew them to the podcast.
• (02:52) Personal adoption stories and early experiences.
• (07:38) The concept of 'coming out of the fog' and what that means to each co-host.
• (15:19) Misconceptions and myths about adoption.
• (20:01) Exploring connections with adoptive parents and biological family members.
• (25:41) Goals and hopes for the podcast moving forward.

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Listen to these episodes next:

• Lia's Episode: Lia shares her personal journey of coming out of the fog, confronting the trauma of adoption, and navigating her relationship with her adoptive family and biological roots.
• Noelle's Episode: Noelle discusses her experience as a transracial adoptee, the complexities of reunion, and how identity plays a critical role in her healing journey.
• Alan Dettlaff’s Episode: An insightful conversation with Alan Dettlaff, an abolitionist and advocate deeply rooted in efforts to dismantle the family policing system. Alan shares their journey of understanding the harmful impacts of the system, their personal experiences, and their vision for transformative change.
• Dorothy Roberts’ Episode: A powerful interview with Dorothy Roberts, acclaimed scholar and author of Torn Apart. Dorothy discusses the historical and present-day harms of the family policing system, offering a compelling argument for abolition and highlighting how systemic racism continues to harm Black families.

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