We talk with everyday people who have one thing in common. Adoption. This is a platform for people to share their stories with the aim to help others gain an understanding of the bigger picture, what it means to be adopted, how decisions were made, all the big questions are answered! We talk to the adopted children, birth parents and adopting parents as well those that facilitate the search for answers. Along with the adoption stories, people with donor conceived and Foster experiences are also more than welcome as there are many similarities with the adoption community.
There is something here for everyone, please join us!
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You will hear Pam's adoption story in her own words from the time she initially found out she was adopted and the journey she went on to help her find the answers she was seeking about her adoption. We all have similar questions and the road to those answers are as unique as we are. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Julie grew up in a loving environment, always knowing she was adopted, but she also always wanted to know where she came from. There are always questions that need answers, go on the journey with Julie as she tells us her story of searching for the answers of her heritage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cosette tells us her adoption story, which is an international one, being born in Asia and growing up in North America. She is an inspiration of positivity with the struggles of adoption and how she is living her best life! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lesley's adoption story was told to her as a bedtime story, and being brought up in a loving home meant Lesly didn't become curious about her adoption until she came to the realisation she looked different from her adoptive parents and her siblings. Her story develops from there...... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cathy grew up believing the story surrounding the circumstances of her adoption were one way however, when she met her birth family she discovered this was not the case......... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Imagine finding out you were adopted when you were 40. Imagine growing up in a culture, believing you were genetically part of, only to find out that is not the case, medical information given to Doctors all incorrect. This is the start of Lisa's story and she tells her tale in a way that will captivate you till the very end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Angela is a brave and courageous woman for opening up and telling us her tale. She tells of hardships, and how she has dealt with those situations to keep moving through life in the best way she knows how. Angela's strength is inspirational to anyone who can relate to her tale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Often when we speak with people who relate past experiences, and tell us what happened, this time we are lucky enough to catch up with Leanne who is in the middle of catching up with her birth family, in fact we had to delay the recording of her story as she was meeting her biological brother for the first time when we had originally scheduled to catch up for a chat! Im sure you will be able to relate to her story and as always hope you get something out of for you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
Debbie shares with her journey of discovery, questions that require answers, the self-doubt of why and how she got from there to where she is today. Debbie tells her story in a way that will captivate you from the beginning to the end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 50! Sally tells us her adoption story, initially starting as seeking medical history and answers, leading to a path that has many twists and turns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on the Adoption Chronicles Mick speaks with Jackie Green. She tells us her story of being adopted, how she was the black sheep of her family and how nature v nurture played out in her life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Marie tells us her adoption story, the interesting timing of when she found out she was adopted and how she was able to unpack that and move on with life! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this Episode we hear from Matthew Rowe, who tells us his story of being adopted, how he has dealt with his place in the world and the story of his adoption. Like every person with a lived experience of adoption, his story is unique, and he describes in detail his perspective on adoption in a heartfelt and honest way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Each and every adoption story is unique, and Carol-Anne has a perspective that not many people can have. She tells us about her experiences with adoption in a refreshing and heartfelt way. I am sure that you will get something from Carol-Anne and her lived experiences with adoption. A message from Carol-Anne: I would just like to finish off by saying that I've certainly had my fair share of heartbreak and sadness, feelings of a lack of self-worth and insecurity through both of my adoption experi...
Jane has a story to tell and whilst her adoption story has certainly not defined her, it has given her inspiration to help others travelling a similar road. Jane is a treasure in our adoption community and more power to her so she can continue to help those that need it and as always, I hope you enjoy listening to her tell her story as much as i did as she told me her story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nikol Rogers has a very interesting story and she tells it in an easy to listen to way with a smile and love in her voice. Nikol tells us her story of how she became an adoptive mother. She has also become a life coach and has recently released a new book entitled "13: One woman's Sacred Journey to Discovering her Greatest Power" I shall not tell any more of her story here, but if you would like to order her book, there are links on her website nikolrogers.com Nikol recorded this interview with ...
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I was contacted by Amy Lewis from World Magazine and was asked to be interviewed for an article she is writing. Now who am I to refuse such a request, and besides it being the first time I have had such a request, Amy has also been on an adoption journey of her own, and we are one community and we get around each other as that community. Please enjoy me being awkward and on the other side of the table. Thanks again to all you wonderful people for listening into the show. Edit: I may have said 10...
I was delighted to catch up with Batty again as last time she was living in Cyprus and with Covid having its stranglehold on the world, it was almost impossible to come back home, but in that episode, she had big plans! This time we catch up with Betty after her plans had come to fruition and she had an extra surprise for us as well! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sarah is heading up the team that is putting together the very first Australian Adoption Literary Festival. As is her way, she gives us more than just that as a promotion, Sarah gives us her story of how she came to be in this space and what working with people with lived adoption experience means to her. You can find out all you need to know about the festival here> Adoption Literary Festival | Register to attend today | The Benevolent Society Its being held online for the first time ever on...
I welcome Cheryl into my studio as my 1st guest (apart from my parents) that I speak with as an adopted person. Cheryl tells her adoption story which I think a lot of people will be able to relate to. The process of writing letters finding her birth mother and how that all went back in the days before emails, DNA searches were still fiction, and the internet was still years away. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I say every story is unique, and mainly this is due to the different circumstances peculiar to each individual. There are often common threads that run through our stories, however Tash's circumstances are unique without question and it would be extremely rare to find another individual with a similar story. I dont want to give away anything in this summary except to say a big thankyou to Tash for coming on and telling her story, you will have moments where your jaw is open and will not believe ...
Ronnie tells us her adoption story which is full of 2 degrees of separation which may have led to interesting "what if's" and to find out what 2 Doors down means you will need to listen to Ronnies story! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris tells us his story of being adopted and explains the thoughts he had as a child and how they manifested into a detailed dna search into his family history and how the answers he discovered in his searches were different from what he could possibly imagine! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
John has a very interesting story told in a way that will captivate you and hold you in till the very end. What starts out a feel-good story about a young man connecting with his birth mum, evolves into a story of lineage and uncovering old secrets long thought buried. The historical detective work is worthy of an ABC special! I hope you enjoy John's story as much as I did talking with him! (P.s - apologies for my nasally voice and sometimes heavy breathing, the flu does that to you!) Hosted on ...
Mick catches up with Diane Cuff who is a DNA search angel and assist everyday people reconnect with biological relatives. Mick and Diane 1st chatted on Episode 1and during this conversation they go a bit deeper into some of the reasons people search and even deciding not to search. There is no correct or incorrect decision about starting or not starting the journey, but once on that journey Diane goes over some very easy to follow suggestions that avoid disaster! That being said nothing is guara...
Lisa tells us her story as an adopted person and she had an usual start to life, being adopted twice! From unfortunate beginnings her life took some interesting turns along the way, I am sure you will agree that Lisa has a very relatable story to tell, I hope you enjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Barbra tells us her adoption story, the struggles she had as a young person, how her story shaped her become the strong person that she is. Barbra tells us how she searched for her birth mother during the days before emails and how that relationship has unfolded into what it is now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's not all that often where we get to hear a birth mothers' story and how the decision was made to adopt her child out. We have heard a birth father's story (Episode 2 with Bruce Scott) and now we have an opportunity to hear about the how hard it was for Ruth before and after giving birth to her daughter. It really underpins Prime Minister Julia Gillard's speech and apology around forced adoption. I hope you get as much out of Ruths story as i did. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...
Growing up looking different than her family Katrina tells us her adoption story and wanting to find out more about her biological story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
