Courage, Adoption, and Legacy: Francine Apy on Family, Resilience, and Storytelling

In this episode of Literary Lines: Interviews with Indie Authors, host GiGi Meier sits down with children’s author, adoption parent coach, and mindset speaker Francine Apy. Francine is the author of Brianna’s Brave Day at School and a contributor to her mother’s powerful memoir, Dominica’s Story: A Life of Courage, Hope, and Love.Francine shares her expertise on adoption, offering invaluable insights into the process, navigating its challenges, and fostering open, honest conversations within families. She also recounts the extraordinary story of her mother’s resilience—a tale of survival and hope that began when her mother, orphaned in war-torn Ukraine at just five years old, was struck by scrap metal and separated from her family during World War II. This harrowing journey, which led to her mother being taken to Germany for medical treatment, forever shaped their family’s legacy.Drawing from her personal adoption journey and her mother’s riveting history, Francine’s discussion is a moving testament to courage, love, and the human spirit. She also highlights her work with C.A.S.E. (The Center for Adoption Support and Education) and her mission to educate classrooms about adoption and family diversity.Tune in to hear Francine’s inspiring story, her advice for adoptive families, and how she uses storytelling to celebrate resilience and connection. This episode is a must-listen for anyone touched by adoption, history, or the power of love. Find Francine here:Website:https://www.soulfillingadoption.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/soulfilling_by_francine_apy/ How to find GiGi:Website: https://www.gigimeier.com/ Free Bonus and Deleted Scenes: https://www.gigimeier.com/freebies Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorgigimeier Substack: https://gigimeier.substack.com The Cougar Den Facebook Reader Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/authorgigimeier YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gigimeier