The Adoption Journey Podcast

The Importance of Representation


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In this episode, host Tarcia Smith interviews Helen, a transracial adoptee from Ethiopia who grew up in a predominantly white community in the Netherlands. Helen shares her experiences of struggling with self-hatred and identity as she navigated a world where nobody looked like her. She discusses the impact of her external environment on her self-perception and the challenges she faced in dating. Helen also talks about the role of her adoptive parents and their efforts to support her, as well as her journey to accept and embrace her natural hair. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of representation and the need for a diverse and inclusive environment for adoptees. In this conversation, Helen discusses her experience as a transracial adoptee and the challenges she faced in discovering her identity. She talks about the pressure to conform to societal beauty standards and the struggle to embrace her natural hair. Helen also shares her journey of uncovering information about her birth parents and the emotional impact it had on her. She emphasizes the importance of seeking support from others who share similar experiences and the need for better mental health resources for adoptees.



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The Adoption Journey PodcastBy Tarcia Smith

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