Our mission is to provide the tools and support for all those searching for missing or unknown family members. This includes adoptees. Through interviews and stories, we provide the tools and hope to continue on in the journey to discover our families.
A Twin Sister's Promise - DiscoverFamily.net - Episode 4
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In this episode, we speak to Tiffany, a remarkable and resilient adoptee who we helped to find her birth father and family. Her story is filled with tragedy and struggle, but we are so encouraged by her commitment to fulfill a promise she made with her identical twin sister Autumn. We hope you will enjoy this episode and join us for more in the future!
14 Aug 2019
Part 2 - Talking about Adoption and the Search for Birth Parents - An Interview with Jared Sartell
In Part 2, of a two part series, we interview Jared Saretell, a mental health professional who has been working with adolescents and families dealing with disruption because of issues often around adoption. Jared shares several examples from his work, and helps the listener understand how best to approach these topics.
If you are adopted, or an adoptive parent, or close to an adoption, you will find the topics discussed to be very valuable.
Some of the questions asked include:
What can adoptive parents do to support their children in the search for birth parents.
What opportunities for growth are there?
How can you set boundaries and protections to keep your child safe?
How can an adoptee or person prepare themselves for the journey of finding a birth parent or family.
What are the pit falls or issues that can come up?
How should a person talk to their adopted parents or guardians about their desire to locate their bio parents or family?
For more information, and to join our newsletter list, please visit www.DiscoverFamily.net. We welcome all feedback about our show, and suggestions for future episodes.
Special thank so to Kevin Macleod for use of his music. You can check him out at: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4995-odyssey/ (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4995-odyssey/)
14 Aug 2019
Part 1 - Talking about Adoption and the Search for Birth Parents - An Interview with Jared Sartell
In Part 1, of a two part series, we interview Jared Saretell, a mental health professional who has been working with adolescents and families dealing with disruption because of issues often around adoption. Jared shares several examples from his work, and helps the listener understand how best to approach these topics.
If you are adopted, or an adoptive parent, or close to an adoption, you will find the topics discussed to be very valuable.
Some of the questions asked include:
In your experience, is it important for a child to know they are adopted?
How early should you let them know?
How should you have conversations about this. What is the framework?
What can be the pitfalls of telling or not telling.?
How discuss this topic when the adoptee is an adult?
For more information, and to join our newsletter list, please visit www.DiscoverFamily.net. We welcome all feedback about our show, and suggestions for future episodes.
Special thank so to Kevin Macleod for use of his music. You can check him out at: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4995-odyssey/ (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4995-odyssey/)
30 Jul 2019
An Interview with our lead genealogist/investigator Meagan Mize
In this first episode we sit down with Meagan, our lead genealogist investigator to discuss some of the basic questions that come up during a search for biological family members. Meagan shares several stories of making contact, and supporting those who are searching. Be sure to subscribe and join our newsletter at www.DiscoverFamily.net.
Special thank so to Kevin Macleod for use of his music. You can check him out at: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4995-odyssey/ (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4995-odyssey/)
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