Acknowledging Grief and Loss in Adoption with Beth Tyson - Ep 96
Unraveling Adoption
In this episode of Unraveling Adoption, trauma expert Beth Tyson discusses the often overlooked and misdiagnosed effects of ambiguous loss on children in foster care and adoptive families, calling for greater awareness and emphasis on connection to mitigate the impacts of trauma. =============== 📆 Community Calendar: UnravelingAdoption.com/Calendar 💌Sign up for our Unraveling Adoption email list: http://eepurl.com/hVIAVX =============== In this episode, you will be able to: Grasp the profound consequences of adoption trauma on children and families alike. Learn powerful ways to...
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Facing the Challenges of Asian American Boys and Men with Glenn Morey - Ep 95
Unraveling Adoption
In this episode, filmmaker and adoptee Glenn Morey discusses the painful experiences and anger felt by Asian American adoptees like him. In this thought-provoking podcast episode, he delves into the realities of growing up in a homogeneously white environment and the damaging effects of negative media portrayals of Asian boys and men. If you are the adoptive or foster parent of an Asian child, do you want to help them develop a strong sense of identity and community? Glenn Morey has the solution to empower Asian adoptees through fostering supportive networks and building a sense of belonging....
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Reclaiming a Stolen Childhood with Sandy White Hawk - Ep 94
Unraveling Adoption
Sandy White Hawk's heartbreaking story of being taken from her Native American family at a young age is a familiar tale, but her unexpected twist of reconnection will leave you in tears. From feelings of isolation to the overwhelming emotions of meeting her birth family, Sandy's journey is a powerful reminder of the importance of connection and the devastating impact of forced removal. Find out how Sandy is helping other Native American adoptees and formerly fostered individuals reconnect with their Native American roots too. =============== 📆 Community Calendar:...
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Addressing LGBTQ+ Adoption Stigmas with Tony Hynes - Ep 93
Unraveling Adoption
Are you an LGBTQ+ adoptive parent or adoptee in need of support and resources? Look no further! Tony Hynes has the solution for you to connect with a community and discover valuable resources to support your family. Join the growing network of LGBTQ+ adoptive families and find the resources you need to thrive. =============== 📆 Community Calendar: 💌Sign up for our Unraveling Adoption email list: =============== In this episode, you will be able to: Gain insights into challenges experienced by LGBTQ+ adoptive families in today's society. Understand the crucial role of purposeful...
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Tracing Roots: Genealogy and Adoption with Julie Dixon Jackson - Ep 92
Unraveling Adoption
If you're feeling the crushing disappointment and heartache of repeatedly hitting dead ends in your search for biological family despite exhaustive DNA testing and genealogy research, then you are not alone! In this episode, you will be able to: Witness Julie's heartwarming tale of finding and reconnecting with her birth family. Grasp the significance of genetic genealogy in uncovering one's heritage. Examine the layered emotions and potential mental health challenges facing adoptees and their families. Evaluate the ethical concerns tied to DNA testing and gaining consent during the...
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Adoption Truths: Rich Uhrlaub's Unstoppable Advocacy - Ep 91
Unraveling Adoption
After spending 15 years searching for answers, Rich Uhrlaub discovered that both his birth parents had passed away long before his quest had begun. This devastating realization fueled Rich's passion to become an advocate for truth and transparency in adoption, challenging an industry that had grown apathetic to the plight of those it served. In this episode, you will be able to: Gain insight into adoptees' needs for truth and transparency, emphasizing the need for access to birth records and biological family information. Follow the path of Rich Uhrlaub as he champions legislative change...
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Adoption Truths: Rich Uhrlaub's Unstoppable Advocacy - Ep 91
Unraveling Adoption
After spending 15 years searching for answers, Rich Uhrlaub discovered that both his birth parents had passed away long before his quest had begun. This devastating realization fueled Rich's passion to become an advocate for truth and transparency in adoption, challenging an industry that had grown apathetic to the plight of those it served. In this episode, you will be able to: Gain insight into adoptees' needs for truth and transparency, emphasizing the need for access to birth records and biological family information. Follow the path of Rich Uhrlaub as he champions legislative change...
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Ethical and Conscious Adoption with Astrid Castro - Ep 90
Unraveling Adoption
In this week’s Unraveling Adoption podcast, Beth talks with Astrid Castro, Founder and CEO of Adoption Mosaic. She’s a transracial intercountry adoptee, coming from Colombia at the age of 4 along with her older sister. She has been in reunion with her birth family since 2012. Her organization, Adoption Mosaic, creates a strong community of people who can envision a new future of ethical and conscious adoption. Adoption Mosaic provides adoptee-centered courses, speakers, and consultation services to teach adoption competency to anyone in the adoption constellation and beyond....
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Late Discovery Adoptee (LDA) Fred Nicora - Ep 89
Unraveling Adoption
In this week’s Unraveling Adoption podcast, Beth talks with Fred Nicora, a Late Discovery Adoptee, or LDA. Fred’s memoir is called Forbidden Roots: A Memoir of Late-Discovery Adoption. Because of his life experience, he now speaks out about truth and transparency in adoption. He has 13 years in recovery from substance use disorder and he now runs a small hobby farm in Southeastern Wisconsin. =============== 📆 Community Calendar: 💌Sign up for our Unraveling Adoption email list: =============== RESOURCES: Fred’s information: Forbidden Roots: A Memoir of Late Discovery Adoption: ...
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Navigating Transracial Adoption with Amanda Baum - Ep 88
Unraveling Adoption
In this week’s Unraveling Adoption podcast, Beth talks with Amanda Baum, co-founder of Fireside Adoptees Facebook Group. They recently launched a sister site called Fireside Adoptees Constellation which is open to anyone touched by adoption. Now living in North Carolina, she is an intercountry adoptee originally from Mexico but adopted into Utah. Amanda will be talking about how being a transracial adoptee has affected her life. And she will talk about ways she gets and gives support in the adoption community. =============== 📆 Community Calendar: 💌Sign up for our...
info_outlineIn this week’s Unraveling Adoption podcast, Beth talks with Fred Nicora, a Late Discovery Adoptee, or LDA. Fred’s memoir is called Forbidden Roots: A Memoir of Late-Discovery Adoption. Because of his life experience, he now speaks out about truth and transparency in adoption. He has 13 years in recovery from substance use disorder and he now runs a small hobby farm in Southeastern Wisconsin.
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📆 Community Calendar: UnravelingAdoption.com/Calendar
💌Sign up for our Unraveling Adoption email list: http://eepurl.com/hVIAVX
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RESOURCES:
Fred’s information:
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Forbidden Roots: A Memoir of Late Discovery Adoption: https://amzn.to/43CUJ6H
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Fred’s gluten free bread store: https://www.fredsbreadstore.com/
Other Resources:
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APtitude Support Group for Adoptive Parents Facing Adoption’s Challenges: UnravelingAdoption.com/APtitude
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Other Parents Like Me - https://www.facebook.com/other.parents.like.me
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Heather Ross - Life Coaching for Parents of Addicted Teens: https://heatherrosscoaching.com/
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Find a Tele-Therapist: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/online-counseling
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Music written and performed by Joseph Nakao
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TIME STAMPS:
1:15 How late is late for a Late Discovery Adoptee? The story of Fred’s discovery of his adoption at age 41
4:08 Did Fred have any clues along the way?
5:54 Life struggles and identity issues that Fred attributes to his adoption, looking back
7:02 Was adoption even on his radar?
8:54 Fred’s relatives’ reactions after his discovery
12:19 Who am I now? The search process with limited access to his own documents
14:03 Wisconsin adoption legislation SB-15
16:20 Complicated reunion with his birth mom
19:25 Is there less stigma around birth mothers today?
24:05 Finding alcohol and using it to cope with complex feelings
26:22 Practicing faith and developing tools to stay spiritually fit
37:58 How does Fred’s LDA journey as an adoptee differ from someone who’s always known they were adopted?
41:16 Late discovery strains relationships
44:04 Fred’s advice for adoptive parents
47:38 NPEs (Non Parental Event), DNA, and protecting birth moms