Peerstar, LLC
Peerstar, LLC
International Adoption Day! Let's celebrate and hear a story!
International Adoption Day! Let's celebrate and hear a story!
International Adoption Day! Let's celebrate and hear a story!
Friday 8th November 2024
Celebrate International Adoption Day with Holly Gertie's heartfelt story of adoption, reconnecting with her roots, and finding healing.
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Episode Overview
- Holly shares her personal journey of being adopted and reconnecting with her biological family.
- Discussion on the emotional complexities and mental health challenges faced by adoptees.
- Importance of openness and support for adoptees and adoptive parents.
- Holly's professional role at Peerstar and her dedication to helping others.
- Celebration of International Adoption Day and raising awareness about adoption.
Life wants life, and life wanted you.
In this heartwarming episode of 'From Hurt to Healing', Dave, Jess, and Christina celebrate International Adoption Day by diving into the personal journey of Holly Gertie, a high-level supervisor at Peerstar. Holly's story is not just about her professional life but also her deeply personal experience with adoption. Holly opens up about her childhood, being adopted at 12 months old, and the emotional complexities that came with it.
She candidly discusses the impact of not knowing her biological roots and the sense of loss that many adoptees feel. Holly's journey of reconnecting with her biological family later in life brings a mix of joy and healing, highlighting the importance of understanding one's origins. Her tale is filled with touching moments, like discovering she has a brother who looks just like her son, and the bittersweet reality of having two families.
The hosts and Holly also touch on the broader implications of adoption, such as the mental health challenges adoptees often face and the need for more openness and support for both adoptees and adoptive parents. Holly's resilience and dedication to helping others in her professional role at Peerstar shine through, making this episode a poignant reminder of the power of love, understanding, and community support.
If you're looking for an episode that blends personal anecdotes with broader insights into the adoption experience, this one is a must-listen.