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Yes, You Belong with Rebecca Wheeler-Walston- Part II

We continue our conversation with Rebecca Wheeler-Walston, a trans-racial, domestic adoptee and a counselor trained in story work at The Allender Center. She joins us to speak about the adoptee's longing for belonging and the work of reclaiming all the fractured pieces of our identity and community.

Yes, You Belong with Rebecca Wheeler-Walston- Part I

Rebecca Wheeler-Walston is a trans-racial, domestic adoptee and a counselor trained in story work at The Allender Center. She joins us to speak about the adoptee's longing for belonging and the work of reclaiming all the fractured pieces of our identity and community.

Stephanie's Story

Stephanie was adopted from Patna, Bihar in 1977. She shares her story of resilience through the many experiences of being a survivor of trans-national adoption. She and three other adoptees are traveling to India and creating a documentary of their experiences reconnecting to their roots.

Sandhya's Story

Sandhya Oaks was born in Delhi, India and adopted as an infant. She's certified through the Allender Center in Narrative-Focused Trauma Care and leads reconciliation work for transracial adoptees. You can explore her work at https://www.sandhyaoaks.com/ [https://www.sandhyaoaks.com/].

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In 2026, We have new concerns as immigrants and naturalized citizens. What does that mean for adoptees and how can we be prepared?