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EPISODE · Jan 20, 2026 · 56 MIN

Ep. 13- Stories of Reunion

from Beneath the Branches - a podcast from The Adoption and Foster Care Clinic · host The Adoption and Foster Care Clinic

This conversation explores the complex emotions and experiences surrounding reunion for adoptees. Caitlin and Kelly share their personal journeys of searching for their birth families, the challenges they faced, and the impact on their relationships with their adoptive parents. The discussion highlights the importance of open communication, cultural identity, and the ongoing emotional journey that adoptees navigate in their search for belonging and understanding.Chapters00:00-Introduction to Reunion in Adoption02:52-Caitlin's Adoption Journey05:48-The Search for Birth Family09:04-Navigating Relationships with Biological Family12:02-Grief and Acceptance in Reunion14:54-Impact on Adoptive Parents18:01-Kelly's Adoption Experience26:50-Kelly's Search and Reunion40:01-Cultural Connections and Family Dynamics49:00-Reflections on Adoption and Reunion55:03-Conclusion and Future Discussions

This conversation explores the complex emotions and experiences surrounding reunion for adoptees. Caitlin and Kelly share their personal journeys of searching for their birth families, the challenges they faced, and the impact on their relationships with their adoptive parents. The discussion highlights the importance of open communication, cultural identity, and the ongoing emotional journey that adoptees navigate in their search for belonging and understanding.Chapters00:00-Introduction to Reunion in Adoption02:52-Caitlin's Adoption Journey05:48-The Search for Birth Family09:04-Navigating Relationships with Biological Family12:02-Grief and Acceptance in Reunion14:54-Impact on Adoptive Parents18:01-Kelly's Adoption Experience26:50-Kelly's Search and Reunion40:01-Cultural Connections and Family Dynamics49:00-Reflections on Adoption and Reunion55:03-Conclusion and Future Discussions

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