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Justin and Alexis Black: ‘Always think opportunity: Where can I grow? Where can I do better?’
It should be noted that this episode briefly discusses domestic violence and sexual abuse.
The Season 1 finale of “Hears How” offers two incredible stories about authors and foster care alumni, Justin and Alexis Black. Their book, “Redefining Normal: How Two Foster Kids Beat the Odds and Discovered Healing, Happiness and Love,” is full of eye-opening statistics. “Only 56% of foster youth graduate high school while less than 3% of foster youth graduate college,” it reads. “40-50% of former foster youth become homeless within 18 months after leaving care.”
Despite their extremely challenging upbringings, Justin and Alexis defied the odds. They met in college and got married. They've worked hard on their relationship and have had to shed flawed notions about what love means.
In this episode:
Justin’s upbringing battling generations of domestic violence, drug use, and undiagnosed mental health issues [3:01]
Justin enters foster care at 9-years-old [5:51]
Alexis’ childhood: The death of her biological mother and living with her abusive biological father [7:41]
Alexis enters the foster care system at 13, after her dad is sentenced to prison [9:20]
Justin and Alexis meet in college [10:02]
Challenges arise in their relationship due to past experiences [13:21]
How Justin and Alexis were able to overcome the harrowing circumstances of their early lives [16:44]
Their advice for those facing difficulties [19:10]
More:
For more about Justin and Alexis Black, visit their website where you can purchase their books “Redefining Normal: How Two Foster Kids Beat the Odds and Discovered Healing, Happiness and Love” and “I Love You More Than Cereal: Maeva and Dad Redefine Love.”
To stay updated on “Hears How,” subscribe to the show and follow @HearsHowPodcast on Instagram.
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By Erin JensenIt should be noted that this episode briefly discusses domestic violence and sexual abuse.
The Season 1 finale of “Hears How” offers two incredible stories about authors and foster care alumni, Justin and Alexis Black. Their book, “Redefining Normal: How Two Foster Kids Beat the Odds and Discovered Healing, Happiness and Love,” is full of eye-opening statistics. “Only 56% of foster youth graduate high school while less than 3% of foster youth graduate college,” it reads. “40-50% of former foster youth become homeless within 18 months after leaving care.”
Despite their extremely challenging upbringings, Justin and Alexis defied the odds. They met in college and got married. They've worked hard on their relationship and have had to shed flawed notions about what love means.
In this episode:
Justin’s upbringing battling generations of domestic violence, drug use, and undiagnosed mental health issues [3:01]
Justin enters foster care at 9-years-old [5:51]
Alexis’ childhood: The death of her biological mother and living with her abusive biological father [7:41]
Alexis enters the foster care system at 13, after her dad is sentenced to prison [9:20]
Justin and Alexis meet in college [10:02]
Challenges arise in their relationship due to past experiences [13:21]
How Justin and Alexis were able to overcome the harrowing circumstances of their early lives [16:44]
Their advice for those facing difficulties [19:10]
More:
For more about Justin and Alexis Black, visit their website where you can purchase their books “Redefining Normal: How Two Foster Kids Beat the Odds and Discovered Healing, Happiness and Love” and “I Love You More Than Cereal: Maeva and Dad Redefine Love.”
To stay updated on “Hears How,” subscribe to the show and follow @HearsHowPodcast on Instagram.