Valeria Teles
Valeria Teles
Healing From The Trauma Of Adoption
Healing From The Trauma Of Adoption
Healing From The Trauma Of Adoption
Tuesday 6th April 2021
Julie Ryan McGue discusses healing from adoption trauma and discovering her true self with Valeria Teles on 'A Quest for Well-Being'.
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Get the buttons here!Julie Ryan McGue's Path to Healing and Self-Discovery
I think that if we look back on some of the hardest days that we had, we've learned to grow inside of ourselves and to embrace what we're given.
What does it take to uncover your true self when your origins are shrouded in mystery? In this episode of 'A Quest for Well-Being', Valeria Teles chats with Julie Ryan McGue, a domestic adoptee, identical twin, and author of 'Twice a Daughter: A Search for Identity, Family, and Belonging'. Julie's story is one of persistence and courage as she embarks on a five-year journey to find her birth relatives and, ultimately, herself.
Born in Chicago and armed with degrees in psychology and marketing, Julie has dedicated her life to exploring the complexities of identity and belonging. She’s also served on the Board of the Midwest Adoption Center and is an active member of the American Adoption Congress. Julie opens up about her search for family roots and how it led her to a deeper understanding of who she is.
She reflects on the emotional rollercoaster that comes with unraveling the past, emphasizing that family extends beyond blood relations to those who love and support us unconditionally. Nature plays a significant role in Julie's healing process. She shares how connecting with the natural world has helped her grow spiritually and emotionally. Writing has also been a crucial outlet for Julie.
She discusses the challenges and rewards of penning her memoir, balancing the need for honesty with respect for her family's privacy. The conversation also touches on the sensitive topic of closed adoptions and the complexities faced by adoptees in searching for their roots. Julie offers heartfelt advice on being better listeners and less judgmental towards adoptees, birth parents, and adoptive parents. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of self-love, acceptance, and the ongoing journey to heal from adoption trauma.
Julie's insights remind us that understanding who we are is a lifelong process filled with both challenges and rewards.