Unpacking the Complexities of Identity and Belonging in Adoption: A Comprehensive Guide

Adoption is a life-altering experience that can bring both joy and emotional complexity, particularly for adoptees navigating their sense of identity and belonging. In a moving episode of The Mindful Living Podcast, we sit down with Janet Sherlund, an adoptee and author, to explore the profound emotional impact of adoption. Janet shares her personal story, revealing the feelings of disconnection and uncertainty she faced despite growing up in a loving adoptive family. Their conversation sheds light on the deep challenges adoptees often endure, from difficulties accessing birth records to the lifelong journey of self-discovery and healing.
Janet, author of the memoir "Abandoned at Birth", has become a strong advocate for adoptees, urging for more openness in adoption practices and policy changes that allow adoptees access to their birth records. Her insights offer a compelling perspective on the core issues many adoptees grapple with, such as identity, trust, and the need for honesty in the adoption process.
To learn more about Janet’s powerful story and her mission to raise awareness about adoption trauma, listen to the full episode on The Mindful Living Podcast. It’s an enlightening discussion for anyone touched by adoption, providing valuable insights and a call for change in adoption policies.
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