Preparing for Adoption

An Adoptee’s Journey: Letters of My Life

Imagine peeling back the layers of your adoption story through letters to strangers, family, and even Rod Stewart. Gaynor Cherieann, an adoptee, has done just that in her book An Adoptee’s Journey: Letters of My Life. In a candid conversation, Gaynor opens up about growing up in a controlling adoptive family where secrets were the norm and questions were discouraged. Her story takes a surprising turn when she reunites with her birth parents, who are still married to each other, and discovers two full sisters she never knew existed. It’s a raw, messy, and compelling story that sheds light in Gaynor’s belief in adoption when it’s rooted in love. You can purchase Gaynor’s book, An Adoptee’s Journey: Letters of My Life on Amazon [https://amzn.eu/d/iaYV8yJ]. Soul Adoption is produced by Urban Podcasts [https://urbanpodcasts.co.uk].

Preparing for Adoption

Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a foster or adoptive parent? In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Liz, a dedicated social worker with nearly two decades of experience. Liz shares her transformative journey from paediatric nursing to fostering children with severe health conditions. Liz's touching accounts of the children she has cared for, including those with terminal illnesses, highlight both the emotional hurdles and the profound rewards of fostering. Liz takes us through the meticulous assessment process prospective foster and adoptive parents undergo, explaining how joint and separate interviews help assess the stability and compatibility of couples, ensuring they are well-prepared for the responsibilities ahead. We also explore the sensitive issue of adopted children seeking information about their birth families and the crucial role adoptive parents play in this journey.