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The Adoption Files

Ande Stanley
Adoption
Deconstruction
Trauma
Identity
Racism
Mental Health
Family Dynamics
Entitlement
Politics
Grief
Childhood
Religion
Generational Trauma
Official Documents
Abuse
Therapy
Embryo Adoption
Family Preservation
Parenting
PTSD

The Adoption files seeks to provide a place for adoptees and allies to discuss the laws preventing adoptees from accessing their identities, and the emotional and physical challenges adoptees face in the process of dealing with the obstacles we face. We recognize the need to expose the problematic aspects of the adoption industry and the narrative they perpetuate.

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The road to hell is paved in good intentions. What might this have to do with adoption? Listen to this conversation with embodiment instructor and adoptee rights advocate Lorah Gerald, also known as The Adopted Chameleon on social media. Information ... more

Mary Kae Kelsch was adopted in 1970 in North Dakota, but was she born there? Where is her birth certificate located? Please join as we talk about the laws in North Dakota and Minnesota, about reunion, and about the importance of every voice.

Mentio... more

Please join us for the conclusion of my conversation with Adriana, a Romanian person fraudulently adopted to Canada as an infant in 1991.

Adriana can be found on social media @adriana.citizenornowhere on ig and TikTok.

More of Adrianas story can b... more

Please join us for Part 3 of my conversation with Adriana, a Romanian person trafficked to Canada for the purpose of adoption, who only recently discovered she was adopted under another persons name.

This was meant to be the conclusion to the three... more

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Lorah Gerald
Known on social media as The Adopted Chameleon, she discusses her experiences as an adoptee.
Episode: Good Intentions A conversation on adoption with Lorah Gerald
Mary K. Kelsch
An adopted person from North Dakota, sharing her adoption experience and journey of identity.
Episode: Every Voice: A conversation with North Dakota Adoptee Mary Kae Kelsch
Connor Howe
Adopted person known as Adopted Connor, advocating for adoptees' rights and discussing open adoption.
Episode: The Marketing of Open Adoption: a Lived Experience, with Connor Howe
Andrea Steiner Coates
Licensed clinical social worker and search angel
Episode: Adoptee/ Non1Adoptee conversations: being curious, with Andrea Steiner Coates
Rena Joy
Poet and adoptee from foster care in Canada.
Episode: Almost Loved: a NAAM conversation with poet and adopted person Rena Joy
Haley Radke
Host of Adopties On and a fellow adopted person from Alberta, Canada
Host of Adopties On
Episode: Finding identity, and Community: a conversation with Haley Radke
TJ Johnson
Musician, English teacher, and fellow adoptee sharing her experiences as an adopted person
Episode: Illegitimate: TJ Johnson, musician, English teacher and adopted person, shares
Sophi Fletcher
An adoptee sharing her journey of finding her biological father and the challenges involved.
Episode: National Adoption Awareness Month: Sophi Richman Fletcher shares on finding her father
Anna Thompson
International adoptee from Russia, ethnic Kazakh, diversity and cultural coordinator for Adoptee Advocates of Michigan
Adoptee Advocates of Michigan
Episode: Adoptee Advocates of Michigan: a conversation with Anna Thompson and Valerie LeMieux

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Andi Stanley
Host of The Adoption Files and advocate for adoptee rights, focusing on the emotional and legal challenges faced by adoptees.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • Excellent informational podcast prioritizing adoptee voices

    I love this podcast. I read someone else's review saying its a negative view on adoption but what it actually is, is a realistic view of adoption because the voices you are hearing are the people who are adopted, rather than the people who adopted them. Adoptees are the ones most affected by the choices that others have made on their behalf. Their voices SHOULD be the ones we are listening to when we consider the impact of adoption and the laws enacted around that issue. This podcast is full of ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    joyfullydj
    United States2 years ago
  • The podcast talks about the experiences of adopted people, and the way the laws discriminate against them. Needs to be heard by a public that only thinks they understand adoptions impact.

    Audible
    5
    Ande Scott
    United States2 years ago
  • Adoptees deserve their documents

    The podcast talks about the experiences of adopted people, and the way the laws discriminate against them. Needs to be heard by a public that only thinks they understand adoptions impact.

    Audible
    5
    Ande Scott
    United States2 years ago
  • Excellent informational podcast prioritizing adoptee voices

    I love this podcast. I read someone else's review saying its a negative view on adoption but what it actually is, is a realistic view of adoption because the voices you are hearing are the people who are adopted, rather than the people who adopted them.

    Adoptees are the ones most affected by the choices that others have made on their behalf. Their voices SHOULD be the ones we are listening to when we consider the impact of adoption and the laws enacted around that issue.

    This podcast is ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    joyfullydj
    United States2 years ago
  • a really negative take on adoption

    i have a lot of thoughts but the podcast app seemed to delete my lengthy review on this podcast. if this posts i’ll send my full review again

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MariahG_thebloomtribe
    United States3 years ago

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Overall, the podcast is recognized for prioritizing the voices that are often marginalized in discussions about adoption.
The show courageously challenges traditional narratives about adoption, prompting deep reflections on identity and belonging.
Listeners appreciate the thoughtful, informative discussions focusing on the perspectives and rights of adoptees.
Some criticism exists regarding a perceived negative portrayal of adoption, yet many affirm the importance of highlighting the adoptee experience.

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a Stolen Identity, a Fraudulent Adoption; Part 4 of Adriana's Story
Q: Is there not a Canadian embassy in Romania? Can they not send somebody to court with you to help you from your embassy?
Adriana tried to reach the Romanian embassy in Canada, but there was nothing; she will definitely utilize the embassy while in Romania despite the uncertainties.
a Stolen Identity, a Fraudulent Adoption; Part 4 of Adriana's Story
Q: Could you tell the listeners a little bit about the foundation that you are putting together to help international adopted people?
The foundation is called Echoes From Home, and it provides free DNA tests for Romanians and Roma people looking for their children, aiming to help reconnect families.
A Stolen Identity, a Fraudulent Adoption: Part 2 of Adriana's story
Q: What did you expect from the government of Quebec when you returned to Canada?
I had a lot of questions for them. I wanted to know if they had reached out. I was really hoping to find a mistake.
The Marketing of Open Adoption: a Lived Experience, with Connor Howe
Q: What was your experience with open adoption?
Connor describes open adoption as a marketing tactic that often creates the illusion of familiarity but doesn't necessarily provide the security or relationships that are expected. He emphasizes that in practice, open adoption can feel disconnected and limiting.
The Marketing of Open Adoption: a Lived Experience, with Connor Howe
Q: How did you first realize what being adopted meant to you?
Connor explains that he always knew he was adopted but didn't have a clear moment of realization. He reflects on an uncomfortable conversation with his mom around third grade when she shared his origin story, which made him start to contemplate what being adopted meant to him.

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This podcast explores the multifaceted experiences of adoptees, shedding light on the often-overlooked challenges they face in accessing their identities, and the emotional complexities associated with adoption itself. It features a diverse array of guests, including adoptees, mental health professionals, and advocates, who share their personal stories and insights. Key topics include the legal barriers surrounding adoption records, the impact of trauma on adopted individuals, and the societal narratives that shape perceptions of adoption. By prioritizing the voices of adoptees, this show seeks to foster a deeper understanding of the adoption process and the urgent need for reform within the industry itself.

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Recent guests on The Adoption Files include:

1. Lorah Gerald
2. Mary K. Kelsch
3. Connor Howe
4. Andrea Steiner Coates
5. Rena Joy
6. Haley Radke
7. TJ Johnson
8. Sophi Fletcher

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