E121: The Queen’s “Gift”

Series 6: Not Quite Alice: The Wonderland of Being Given Away E121: The Queen’s “Gift” “You were chosen,” they say. But chosen by whom? And for what purpose? In this episode of Not Quite Alice: The Wonderland of Being Given Away, we dive deep into the weight of being labeled a “gift” — whether by birth family, foster system, or adoptive parents — and the expectations that come with it. We explore: What it really means to be “chosen” and the pressure that can follow How being a “gift” can feel more like a responsibility or a role than unconditional love The struggle to find your own identity beyond what you were “given” or expected to be Untangling gratitude, obligation, and the desire for genuine connection The Queen’s “gift” isn’t always wrapped in kindness — sometimes it’s a crown of complicated feelings. This episode opens the door to understanding that complexity and reclaiming your own story. ********************************************************* 🗝️✨ I was never supposed to tell this story. But I am.For years, I lived inside someone else’s version of my life — wrapped in secrets, silences, and bedtime stories that left too much out. Now I’m writing the truth. Unlocked is my autobiography about adoption, anxiety, family fractures, and the journey of reclaiming my voice. I’m raising funds to professionally edit, design, print, and share this book with people who need to know they’re not alone. If you’ve ever been called too sensitive, too dramatic, too much — this book is for you.And if you believe in the power of truth, I’d be so grateful if you could help me bring it into the world. 📚🧩 Donate, share, or simply send love — it all matters.🌀 ⁠https://gofund.me/e7709816⁠ #UnlockedBook #Memoir #AdoptionStory #FamilySecrets #BreakTheSilence#WonderlandUnlocked #SupportIndieAuthors