The AdopTwins

Can loneliness be both a curse and a complex journey of self-discovery? Join us on this thought-provoking episode of "The AdopTwins" as we unpack the universal experience of loneliness through our unique lenses as adoptees. We ponder whether having all the answers would ease or deepen our solitude and share heartfelt stories about searching for meaningful connections, from childhood streets to the quiet corners of Connecticut.

Imagine a sudden storm disrupting your day, mirroring life's unexpected turns. We open up about the emotional exhaustion of being the perpetual listener in draining relationships and recount middle and high school memories where loneliness often pushed us into toxic dynamics. Learn how we navigated the difficult path of setting boundaries to protect our emotional well-being and moved towards relationships that genuinely nourish us.

Ever felt isolated at work or school despite everyone around you? We certainly have, and we candidly discuss using humor and abrasiveness as shields in unsupportive environments, from college halls to bustling offices. Through shared experiences, we discovered that challenging circumstances can forge unique bonds of understanding and safety. This episode promises to be an emotional and engaging journey, where we share our vulnerabilities, triumphs, and the search for authentic connection.

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As talks about the adoption trade become more mainstream, what are your thoughts? 

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Mentors who steal from you, balls by your face, being who you aren't, and becoming who he is are some of the topics Billy and Meg discuss in this episode. Being kids of the 90's means looking back on problematic movies of our youth and the awkard moments of pre-teen and teens years to the soundtrack of Doin' It. Hear what it's like to have the rug pulled out from under you in senior year and why it is we actually have a podcast!

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From toilet paper to toddlers. Relive the Pandemic through the eyes of The Adoptwins.

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Do adoptees parent differently because of the lived experiences they've had? 

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In this mini NAAM episode Meg & Billy discuss one particular "war orphan" case, the current case of one girl abduted by U.S. Marine Joshua Mast. Meg also talks a bit about her work towards overhauling the family court system. 

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In this mini NAAM episode Meg & Billy discuss their thoughts on open adoption. 

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Meg Cee & Billy Baraw discuss their thoughts on open adoption versus closed adoption, Billy drops a huge nugget of info on Meg, and then the trains go off the rails. But find out what Korean 1st birthdays are like!

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Meg Cee has discovered new information on how race plays a role in why there may be so many transracial adoptions. 

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A reminder of the loss the adoptee community faces every day. 

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