D's Story: Mom on the List - Season 5 Episode 1

Amplified Voices

When life presents us with a labyrinth of trials, it's the voices of the resilient that guide us through the darkness. D's life story, as featured on Amplified Voices, illuminates such a path, marked by a turbulent childhood and other struggles. This episode promises an intimate exploration into the human spirit's capacity for endurance, highlighting D's poignant experiences with personal sacrifice, infertility, pregnancy loss, and the complexities of the foster-to-adopt system. D's raw honesty offers listeners a chance to understand the delicate balance between seeking support and preserving personal boundaries in times of crisis.
As we pivot to the legal system, the conversation magnifies the inadequacies of an adversarial approach to harm and the stigmatization that comes with the "sex offender" label. Through the eyes of an individual who transitioned from fearful isolation under the registry's shadow to becoming a beacon of hope for others, we unveil the hurdles and triumphs that define the journey. This episode reminds us that behind labels and stigmas lie individual stories that deserve to be heard and understood. Join Amber, Jason and D on Amplified Voices to witness how courage and advocacy can reshape the narrative of struggle into one of hope and community.
D is an active member of the Florida Action Committee and a founder of SHINE.
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Chapters

1. Amplified Voices Podcast Episode (00:00:00)

2. Acknowledging Trauma and Coping Strategies (00:12:32)

3. Adoption, Loss, and Moving Forward (00:19:12)

4. Struggle With Adoption and Health (00:26:34)

5. Facing a Family Crisis (00:42:13)

6. Reimagining the Criminal Legal System (00:56:59)

7. Challenges of Sex Offender Registry (01:01:52)

8. Navigating Life After Registration (01:08:34)