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Humor as a Shield: The AdoptTwins’ Battle with Loneliness
In episode 9 of “The AdoptTwins,” hosts Billy and Meg guide listeners on a thought-provoking journey. They explore the multifaceted experience of loneliness. This episode is titled “Humor as Armor in Lonely Spaces.” It delves into the emotional rollercoaster that is loneliness. Loneliness is a universal experience, but for adoptees…
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Understanding Adoption: Identity, Citizenship, and Challenges
The latest episode of our podcast dives deep into the complex world of adoption. It explores the intricate issues of identity, family, and societal challenges faced by adoptees. As a transracial adoptee, Meg shares her personal experiences of growing up in a family different from her biological origins. The journey…
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Was I Selfish?
I read an article in The Korean Herald about the trauma that adoptee’s children inherit from their adoptive parent. You know, the generational trauma. It made me think that I too am selfish. I’ve come across a lot of adoptees who call adoptive parents selfish. That their need to be…
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Birthdays
“Happy Birthday!” Birthdays aren’t happy for me. Why? Because it’s not my real birthdate and it reminds me of that and of my birth family I do not know. So I propose a change to “It’s Your Day!” It’s a day set aside for me (or you) so spend it…
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Single Parent Adoptee & the Holidays
The holidays are hard for many people. There are plenty of reasons to not be happy during the holidays. I for one as an adoptee and a single mom really struggle. As an adoptee I’ve known loss my entire life. Some people handle it well and others do not. It took…
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Mama
“You had me feel the world The breath you have created Today more than usual I want to be held in your arms What is higher than anything above the ground What is wider than anything beneath the sky The only one, mother’s hand is medicine hand You are forever…
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Back to the Motherland
(Originally posted to Weekend Warrior Mama) Much of my life I didn’t want to go back to Korea. I didn’t want to admit that you’re right I wasn’t born here. I didn’t want to go back to a place that didn’t want me anyway. I didn’t want to open the…
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If someone loves you, they’re supposed to leave you?
Transcript of Episode 2 Meg Cee: Hi, this is Meg Billy: and this is Billy. Meg Cee: And we are Billy: The AdopTwins! Meg Cee: Welcome to a podcast from two adoptees who are navigating life loss, moving on, and growing up. Billy: For our adopted friends, we hope to…
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In small town Connecticut instead of…
Transcript of Episode 1 Meg Cee: Hi, this is Meg Billy: And this is Billy. Meg Cee: And we are Billy: the adoptwins. Meg Cee: Welcome to a podcast from two adoptees who are navigating life loss, moving on and growing up. Billy: For our adopted friends, we hope to…
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