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E5 Adoptees Have Superpowers

Jamie talks with Lora K. Joy, author of "Goodbye Hypervigilence" and "NoBody Looks Like Me", about her latest book "Self-Attunement: An Adoptee Superpower." Lora discusses how her experiences as an adopted person led her to write these books and how she hopes they will be helpful for her fellow adoptees on their journey.Does Lora have a fourth book in the works and did Jamie just title it? Listen in to find out...You can purchase all of Lora's books here or find them at your favorite book retailer. Lora K. Joy also authored a piece that is included in "The Flourish Experience: The Power of Adoptee Healing in Community", so be sure to check that out, too!If you can't get enough of Lora, visit her blog, "My Adoptee Truth", to read even more about Lora and her lived experiences as an adopted person on a never-ending journey.

E4 Where Were You?

In this episode, Jamie & Ande take a look at the book "You Weren't There For Me" by child psychologist, Chandra Ghosh Ippen. They discuss how adoptees want to know they are heard, they need space to discuss their honest feelings, and how apologies without excuses help in rebuilding trust in relationships.

E3 Invisible Connections

In this episode, Jamie & Ande take a look at the book "Invisible String" by Patrice Karst. They discuss if it is a good choice to read with adopted children. They also discuss how separation anxiety isn't only a childhood issue for adoptees, but an adult one as well. And apparently Ande isn't a Garth Brooks fan, because she did not catch Jamie's reference of one of his very popular songs! See if you know it...

E2 Love and Illustrations

In this episode, Ande & Jamie discuss a book called, "Why Was I Adopted?" by Carol Livingston and evaluate how well it helps to answer that question that children love to ask... "WHY?!?!"The ladies also talk of Costco samples and Ande considers trading in her water for vodka with cherries. Listen in to find out why she's being driven to drink!

E1 The (Not-So) Chosen Baby

The Chosen Baby book has been a staple in the world of adoption for decades. It was written by Valentina Wasson and originally published in 1939 then updated and republished several times since. We examine the narratives presented in this book regarding adoption, discuss our views on it from our perspective as adoptees, and Jamie also shares how it is relevant to her personal adoption journey.