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What it's like to find your birth parent | Am I Normal? with Mona Chalabi
Dec 25, 2023
In this episode of 'Am I Normal?' with Mona Chalabi, guest host Saleem Reshamwala meets Amanda, a Dominican woman adopted by a white couple. Amanda shares her adoption journey, from feeling different to finding her birth mother in Italy. The chapter ends with an emotional reunion in Rome.
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- Adoption is more common than many people realize, but adoptees may not necessarily identify as such, resulting in society underestimating their numbers.
- Establishing a connection between adoptees and their biological parents can benefit all parties involved, allowing adoptees to develop a stronger sense of belonging and understand their own identity.
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The Common Experience of Adoption
Adoption is more common than many people realize, with approximately 2% of children under 18 in the US being adopted. However, many adoptees may not necessarily identify as such, as they simply see their adoptive parents as their parents. Society often underestimates the number of adoptees due to this lack of identity and recognition. It is important to acknowledge and share the stories of adoptees to foster a deeper understanding of their experiences and the impact on their sense of belonging and identity.
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