The Adoption Journey Podcast

The Importance of Embracing your Adoption Story


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In this episode, Jasmine shares her journey of discovering her adoption and finding her birth mother and birth father. She recounts the moment she found out she was adopted and how she learned about her adoption at a young age. Jasmine talks about the conversation she had with her birth mother and the search for her birth father. She emphasizes the importance of knowing one's origins and the challenges adoptees face in finding their biological families. In this conversation, Jasmin shares her journey of discovering her biological family and navigating the complexities of adoption. She discusses the unexpected revelation of her paternal side and the challenges of connecting with distant relatives. Jasmin also shares her experience of finding a potential sibling and the emotional impact of the search. She emphasizes the importance of embracing one's story and sharing it to help others. Jasmin and Tarcia discuss the different perspectives on adoption and the impact it has on identity. They also express gratitude for the adoption decision and the opportunity to meet biological relatives. The conversation concludes with a message of letting go of guilt and shame and embracing freedom.



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The Adoption Journey PodcastBy Tarcia Smith

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