072 – Amazing Intuition, One Cousin Connection
Recalling her early family life, Ann said she felt like her parents were sucked into feeling like they had to have a family, and while they were focused on creating a better world in their professiona...
15 Juli 202331min
060 – Its Like Ripping The Wounds Off Over And Over
Alisa describes her life as the child of Latvian refugees who escaped the brutality and destruction of World War II. They raised Alisa in the ways of their heritage and while she identifies with her c...
8 Juli 202339min
056 – I Feel Whole… Finding Him Was The Key
Every day Leslie’s birth mother called the orphanage where she was left for adoption. So when Leslie located her birth mother 30 years ago, then tried again to connect with her six years ago, it was s...
1 Juli 202332min
016 – Shall we Cry? No, Let’s Just Laugh!
Jennifer had a very happy childhood and always felt special because she was an adoptee; she knew her parents really wanted her. Their family was heavily involved with the Children’s Home Society in Lo...
24 Juni 202324min
210 - I'm Not Here To Judge
Today we're going back to Lisa's journey from episode 197 that started this season. When I spoke with her last, she was filled with anxious anticipation for meetings with a paternal cousin, who was al...
17 Juni 202334min
209 - NCFA Adult Adoptee Survey
Dr. Ryan Hanlon, Pres. & CEO of the National Council For Adoption shares a special update about the adult adoptee survey. This is the third in a three part series, Profiles In Adoption. If you're an a...
16 Juni 202323min
208 - The Heisman Dives In
You're about to meet Louise, from central California. Louise was loved by her adoptive family and while she thought about searching for her birth family, she was never brave enough or in the right pla...
10 Juni 20231h 8min
207 - My Feet Came To The Ground
Shelby, who lives near Seattle, Washington, grew up loved in adoption, but also in a home broken apart By domestic abuse. When the existence of her sisters was revealed, Shelby felt an urge to find he...
3 Juni 202350min
