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EPISODE · Nov 25, 2025 · 53 MIN

Adoptee Markeeda

from Speaking of Adoption · host Yvonne Johansen & Mandy Coon

Markeeda’s story is just as incredible as it is unique—being allowed visitation with her birth family until she was 11 years old. Today she talks us through how the trauma and pain of her childhood shaped the woman, wife, mother, and community advocate that she has become. Her example of resiliency will touch your hearts as it did ours.Learn more about Markeeda's non-profit UROR:https://www.uror.org/Through the love, guidance, and support of our caring staff we advocate for expectant mothers seeking to give their unborn child a life and help them to connect with loving couples seeking to grow their family through adoption. Experiencing an unplanned pregnancy? Know all of your options: Call: 855-402-6435 Text Only: 206-360-0020 Visit us online at: aguardianangel.com

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Markeeda’s story is just as incredible as it is unique—being allowed visitation with her birth family until she was 11 years old. Today she talks us through how the trauma and pain of her childhood shaped the woman, wife, mother, and community...

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