This podcast episode is about how to talk with your parents about searching for your birth family. The episode discusses how it’s normal for adoptees to want to search and the difficulties of allowing yourself to pursue that.
Although this podcast episode is full of hard and honest conversations, it’s ultimately about the joyful reunion between birth mother and adoptee. The episode walks you through three guiding principles for a successful family reunion.
An adoptee speaks candidly about their adoption experience — dealing with other people’s expectations and the ways in which birth family connection can be powerful.
A podcast where adoptees of all different backgrounds discuss their adoptions and attempts at reunion with their biological families. Episodes range from 30 minutes to an hour and a half long.
This organization is dedicated to connecting, collaborating, and preserving adoption legacies through community, culture, and post-adoption services.
Dr. Baden is a licensed psychologist in New York City. She specializes in adoption, but also works with clients struggling with racial, cultural, and identity issues.