Adoptees Crossing Lines

Finding Freedom: Reflections on One Year of No Contact


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1 Year of No Contact


It's been 365 days since I cut ties with my adopters to protect myself. 


A year of healing, self-discovery, and finding my voice. 


In this episode, I share my no contact journey, the reasons behind my decision, the process of healing, and the freedom I’ve found. 


Hear my story of setting boundaries, seeking safety, and reclaiming my identity.


What we discussed 


(00:24) 1 year of no contact 

(01:50) “but they’re your parents” OR Expectation to be grateful 

(04:17) How I felt after no contact 

(06:21) Family policing gaslit me

(11:20) Forgiveness as a weapon

(14:36) Becoming free, finally

(18:01) Getting tattoos (& my favorite one) 

(20:26) Being able to grieve my mom

(30:56) Healing by finding biological family

(34:38) Stealing me from my mom  

(36:12) #1 reason for child removal 

(39:43) Why I do this work


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