Dr. Rebecca (Becca) Wellington joins us in this episode discussing her journey as an adoptee, starting at just 2 years old. After obtaining a PhD, she just finished her first authored book that will be released in Spring 2024 on the history of adoption. Becca shares emotional stories about having children, to the trauma faced from her sister's passing.

Connect with Becca on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccawellington/

Her personal website: https://www.rebeccawellington.com/

Book: https://www.rebeccawellington.com/projects/mother/

Voice of Adoptees is a podcast that empowers and connects adopted people around the world.

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Adoptive parents have a voice too. Tonight, Dr. Cheryl Schunk shares her journey of adopting David and together they reminisce on their trip back to Smolensk. A very special episode of deep emotions and the journey of discovery.

Voice of Adoptees is a podcast that empowers and connects adopted people around the world.

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Svet Jacqueline joins the podcast to share her adoption story and how she ended up in Ukraine as a Documentary Photographer. We get into deep discussions on adoption, how her life has been, and where she is going.

Voice of Adoptees is a podcast that empowers and connects adopted people around the world.

https://voiceofadoptees.com/

Rita joins us this evening to discuss her story and remind everyone to never give up. Adoption is complicated, but with the proper support structure it is manageable.

Voice of Adoptees is a podcast that empowers and connects adopted people around the world.

https://voiceofadoptees.com/

Masha was adopted from St. Petersburg, Russia in 1992. She joins us tonight to discuss the complications of her adoption and lack of information. Will Masha ever be able to take a trip back to Russia? Listen to find out.

Voice of Adoptees is a podcast that empowers and connects adopted people around the world.

https://voiceofadoptees.com/

Ever wondered what it would be like to move back to your birth country? Join us as we listen to Sasha's amazing story of growing up in the United States and ending up in her birth country of Russia, having kids, and getting married.

Voice of Adoptees is a podcast that empowers and connects adopted people around the world.

https://voiceofadoptees.com/

Today we speak with Nikita Powers on his adoption story. Being adopted at the age of 8, he has many memories of the orphanage and Russia. Listen to him share his views on adoption, what it is like battling his Russian side vs American side, and much more.

Voice of Adoptees is a podcast that empowers and connects adopted people around the world.

https://voiceofadoptees.com/

Join us as we discuss Kelsey Fortier's adoption story. Topics ranging from searching online for her Russian family, using 23 and Me, and discussions about health and the importance of knowing it.

Voice of Adoptees is a podcast that empowers and connects adopted people around the world.

https://voiceofadoptees.com/