Presented by Stella
Presented by Stella
Episode 11: Lynelle Long: Adoption, Isolation, and a Community of Support
Episode 11: Lynelle Long: Adoption, Isolation, and a Community of Support
Episode 11: Lynelle Long: Adoption, Isolation, and a Community of Support
Wednesday 18th May 2022
Lynelle Long shares her journey as an inter-country adoptee and the significance of community support in overcoming isolation and finding identity.
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Get the buttons here!Lynelle Long: Bridging Gaps in Inter-Country Adoption
So what I'm trying to paint a picture of is that our adoption is a lifelong journey... We need to be able to hold that hand in hand with our adoptive life together, to actually be able to integrate both aspects of our beginnings and our current life in order for us to be able to move forward in a healthy way.
What does it mean to be an adoptee, especially one adopted from another country? Lynelle Long, a Vietnamese adoptee living in Australia, shares her journey of grappling with identity and belonging. Despite being welcomed warmly by her adoptive family, Lynelle faced harsh anti-Asian sentiments from her new community. This episode of 'The Story of Our Trauma' with Dr. Shauna Springer dives into Lynelle's experiences and the challenges inter-country adoptees often face.
Lynelle discusses how she navigated these difficulties and eventually founded InterCountry Adoptee Voices, a global network that supports adoptees and their families. This organization provides a platform for inter-country adoptees to share their stories, collaborate, and find encouragement. Lynelle's story is a testament to the importance of community and support in the lifelong journey of adoption. Through her conversation with Dr.
Springer, listeners gain a deeper understanding of the unique challenges inter-country adoptees face and the vital role of supportive networks in fostering resilience and belonging.