95 – Who Am I? An Adoption Story of Support, Forgiveness & Compassion

The ability to have conversations with the different groups that make up the adoption triangle was very beneficial for me in forgiving my birth mom for this initial rejection. I think it also helped us when she did change her mind and we entered reunion. I had a lot of compassion for what she went through. Hi Neighbor, Joining me in this episode is, Julie Ryan McGue. Julie is an American writer, a domestic adoptee, and an identical twin. She explores the topics of finding out who you are, where you belong, and making sense of it. A personal health crisis motivated Julie to pursue her story. A story she pieced together through conversations, genealogists, and journaling. Julie has a powerful story to share with us.   Hope and healing are on the way. Your Neighbor, Tim Get Julie’s Books: Twice a Daughter: A Search for Identity, Family, and Belonging Belonging Matters: Conversations on Adoption, Family, and Kinship Bookshop.org Barnes & Noble Contact Julie: Facebook   Disclaimer: As is the case with anyone that I bring on the show to talk to you, I encourage take notes and listen to the information. Then do your due diligence and use what you can in your adoption journey to parent your child the best way you can. Some of the links I include may be affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link and make a purchase, I could earn a small commission. I will only promote products I believe in and think you will enjoy. Thank you for being in my community.