Navigating Parenthood as Adoptees: Insights from Dr. Noelle and Tosha

Navigating Parenthood as Adoptees: Insights from Dr. Noelle and ToshaEpisode Summary: What’s it like when you’re adopted and then become a parent? We discuss the unexpected joys and reliefs of parenting, the mistakes we were almost programmed to make, how parenting can heal us, how to tell your children you’re adopted, and being careful about not placing a burden on our children that they aren’t equipped to carry. PS: If it isn’t clear yet, we would never put our children up for adoption. In this episode, we cover:(00:00) How being an adoptee affects the way you parent OR Adoptee parenting patterns(05:46) Being a helicopter mom(07:16) “No way I was putting my child up for adoption”(08:47) Late discovery adoptees (11:29) Telling your kids you’re adopted (16:34) Are adoptees better parents?(20:51) Disadvantages of being an adopted parent OR Biggest regret as an adopted parent(25:57) Parenting and healing (31:15) Greatest joy of parenting (33:55) Advice for adoptive parents(35:31) LegacyCall To Action:Subscribe to Adoptees Crossing Lines wherever you listen to podcasts, follow us on social media, and subscribe to our Substack for more content and community:Website: adopteescrossinglines.comInstagram: @adopteescrossinglinesBlueSky: adopteecrossing.bsky.socialTikTok: @adopteescrossinglines_Substack: Adoptees Crossing Lines SubstackWork With Me:Email [email protected] for brand partnerships and business inquiries.Editing by Samuel Oyedele (Editor)Special thanks to Samuel Oyedele for editing our podcast, support his work on Instagram or email him at [email protected]