Ryan's Story

Hey! Am I Adopted podcast

Ryan shares his adoption story, highlighting the circumstances surrounding his adoption and his relationship with his birth mother. He discusses how he never felt abandoned and always understood that his birth mother made the best decision for him. Ryan also talks about his curiosity about his biological family and his journey to connect with them. He shares his experience of meeting his birth mother and extended family, and how it felt to be in a room with people who look like him. Ryan emphasizes that while he appreciates his biological family, he feels more connected to the family he grew up with. In this conversation, Ryan shares his experience of being adopted and reconnecting with his biological mother. He discusses the emotions and considerations involved in reaching out to his birth mother and the impact it had on his relationship with his adoptive parents. Ryan emphasizes the importance of open communication and understanding within adoptive families. He also touches on the stigmas and misconceptions surrounding adoption and encourages parents considering adoption to embrace the process and be open to the possibilities it brings.

• Adoptees often have a curiosity about their biological family and a desire to know more about their origins.
• Meeting biological family members can provide a sense of connection and identity, especially when physical similarities are present.
• Adoptees can have a strong bond with their adoptive family and feel more connected to them than their biological family.
• Understanding the circumstances and reasons behind the adoption can help adoptees feel secure and loved.
• Open communication and understanding within adoptive families can help address identity issues and create a supportive environment.
• Adoption is not always associated with negative experiences or identity struggles; many adoptees have positive and fulfilling lives.

Chapters

1. Ryan's Story (00:00:00)

2. Marker (00:41:00)