Embracing Identity: John's Journey of Self-Discovery
Episode description
Reuniting with his birth family showed John McCormick, a transracial adoptee, a new world. He physically felt a relaxation he had never felt before, he connected with music and art like never before, and he started to own who he is - confidently - even when others denied his identity.
This is the story of how John’s reunion with his bio family was a healing journey that led him to reclaim an identity he was stripped of.
What we discussed
(00:26) Finding his family because of a coincidence OR Having his original birth certificate
(06:08) I’m not Irish, I’m Colombian OR Loneliness of having a lost identity OR Who am I, even?
(10:05) Strange feelings after meeting his family OR Deciding to move to Colombia
(13:54) Reconnecting with music and art
(19:06) Getting confident about his identity OR Confidently reclaiming his identity (despite the haters)
(24:48) Working with his therapist
(28:48) How his adoptive family feels about him reconnecting with his bio family
(32:17) Preparing to meet your bio family
Links
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Credits
Special thanks to Samuel Oyedele for editing our podcast, support his work on Instagram or e-mail him at Drumaboyiglobal@gmail.com