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Jun 2
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I Was Adopted 21 Times

Devorah Roloff
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#podcast #adoption #family #trauma #healing


In this episode of We’re All Insane, we sit down with Jessica who was adopted 21 different times. She opens up about her journey through each home, what it was like adjusting to new families over and over again, and the deep emotional toll of being repeatedly given up. This raw and powerful conversation dives into the pain, resilience, and strength behind her story.


Jessica's Links:https://www.instagram.com/birchiesplace?igsh=dWNubnp0NXg4eDJ3&utm_source=qr


00;05;50;01 What Does It Feel Like To Be Unwanted By Parents?00;10;00;00 What's It Like Having An Adopted Parent Abuse You? C 00;18;34;02 What Is A Group Home For Kids Like?

00;23;07;01 What Is A Relief House Parent Like?

00;33;02;20 Why Do Some Adopted Kids Get Sent Back To Children's Homes

00;39;05;27 What's It Like Not Knowing How To Read Or Write As A Child?00;47;57;05 What's It Like Feeling Like Your Parents Aren't In Your Life?00;51;52;28 What's It Like Being Rejected By Your Adopted Parents?01;16;04;23 What's It Lik Ebeing Adopted Multiple Times?

01;18;20;16 How Does Signing Over Guardianship Of A Child Work? 01;43;30;11 What's It Like Being Locked Away In A Children's Home?01;47;32;08 What's It Like Running Away From A Children's Home?02;01;54;19 What's It Like Having A Parent Think You're A Burden?02;10;39;17 What's It Like When A Foster Parents Starts Abusing You?02;32;04;15 What's It Like Getting Adopted At 18?

02;43;41;07 What's It Like Being Disowned By Your Adopted Family

02;50;46;18 What's It Like Being In A Marriage Where You Don't Love Each Other?

02;51;59;12 What's It Like Having Your Spouse Cheat On You?


Topics: Adoption, Identity, Trauma, Childhood, Abandonment


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