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In this episode, Emily and Gene Trowbridge, along with guest host Mick, discuss common misconceptions about adoption and how they deal with them. They also explore the experiences and challenges of being adopted, including feelings of rejection, the need to be grateful, and the pressure to please others. The conversation touches on the importance of open communication within adoptive families and the impact of not knowing one’s medical history. They also discuss the sense of difference and belonging in social situations as adoptees. The conversation explores the themes of rejection, identity, and the impact of adoption on relationships. Both Mick and Emily share their personal experiences of feeling rejected and the emotional toll it took on them. They discuss how being adopted can create a sense of difference and how it can affect relationships with siblings and family members. They also touch on the connection between adoption and addiction, highlighting the need for support and understanding within the adoptee community. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of creating a sense of belonging and finding common ground within the adoptee community.
Show Notes:
🤝Common misconceptions about adoption include the idea of being ‘chosen’ and the pressure to be grateful.
🤝Adoptees may struggle with feelings of rejection and the need to please others.
🤝Open communication within adoptive families is crucial for addressing questions and concerns.
🤝Not knowing one’s medical history can be a challenge for adoptees.
🤝Adoptees may feel different or struggle with a sense of belonging in social situations. Rejection is a common experience for adoptees and can have a profound impact on their sense of identity and relationships.
🤝Being adopted can create a sense of difference and can affect relationships with siblings and family members.
🤝There is a strong connection between adoption and addiction, as both can be ways of coping with feelings of rejection and trauma.
🤝Creating a sense of belonging and finding common ground within the adoptee community is important for support and understanding.
