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Emily's Story
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In this episode, Emily Trowbridge shares her adoptee journey and experiences growing up in an adoptive family. She recalls early memories of asking if she was adopted and reading adoption books. Emily discusses the adoption process and her understanding of being adopted. She reflects on her family dynamics and the adoption papers she had. Emily also talks about dealing with teasing and feeling different as an adoptee. She shares her thoughts on meeting her biological parents and her fear of not liking what they look like. The episode concludes with a discussion on tracking biological parents and the importance of medical background.
In this conversation, Emily Trowbridge discusses various aspects of her adoption experience. She talks about the transition from charities to Catholic Social Services and how it affected the adoption process. Emily shares her feelings of being mad or upset when people asked about meeting her biological parents. She also reflects on the difference between her and her sister Amy's perspectives on adoption. Emily expresses her desire to adopt older kids and the importance of family not being defined by blood. She discusses the emotional impact of the podcast and concludes by emphasizing the power of intergenerational storytelling in adoptive families.
Story Notes:
- Early Memories and Adoption Books
- Adoption Process and Early Life
- Family Dynamics and Adoption Papers
- Being Adopted and Dealing with Teasing
- Curiosity about Biological Parents
- Understanding Biological Background
- Changing Names and Birth Certificates
- Volunteering Adoption Information
- Tracking Biological Parents
- Different Perspectives on Adoption
- Adopting Older Kids
- Our Stories Are Different, Yet the Same
- The Tendency to Adopt
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