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In this episode, Gene Trowbridge shares his adoption journey and reflects on how being adopted has affected him. He discusses his early awareness of being adopted and the impact of the Mary Beth story, where a sibling was briefly brought into the family and then taken away. Gene shares his thoughts on loss and rejection as an adoptee and how it has shaped his perspective. He also talks about receiving his adoption papers at the age of 16 and his lack of interest in finding his biological father. In this conversation, Gene Trowbridge reflects on the influence of adoption on relationships, the desire for control and independence, and the impact of being adopted on career choices. He discusses the challenges and gratitude associated with being adopted, as well as the decision to adopt children. Gene also explores the importance of sharing adoption stories and the potential for creating a community of adoptees. He concludes by sharing his experience of finding his biological family and the lack of impact it had on his life.
Story Notes:
Gene’s Adoption Journey
Feeling Different
The Mary Beth Story
Rebellion and Acceptance
Impact of Trauma
Desire to Find Biological Parents
Revelation of Adoption Papers
The Influence of Adoption on Relationships
Curiosity about Biological Parents
Leaving Home and Independence
Feeling Grateful for Adoptive Parents
The Impact of Adoption on Relationships
Desire for Control and Independence
Wondering about Life as a Non-Adopted Child
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