'You're someone new now'- An Interview with Mahesha Rice
At the age of 8 Mahesha was sent from her home in Sri Lanka to France, where she was adopted by an aunt. In this moving interview, she describes being uprooted from everything she knew and the lifelong consequences.
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Radical Self-care for Carers
In our latest podcast episode we take a dip in the sea at Penarth with adoptive parent Penny.She explains why she had to get serious about self care and what it is about cold water swimming that calms her nervous system and allows her to be a better parent.
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Finding Mac - Adoption, Love and Loss with Rev Richard Sutcliffe
Mac was adopted at the age of 8 by Richard and Swee. Richard recalls first meeting Mac, their family life together and how has come to terms with great loss. You can buy his memoir Finding Mac, a journey of adoption, love and loss on Amazon.Finding Mac: A journey of adoption, love and loss: Amazon.co.uk: Sutcliffe, Rev Richard: 9781800422919: Books
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Adult Adoptees in Conversation: Contact, reunion and long, lost families
In this episode, we dive into the experiences of two adult adoptees as they discuss the complexities of honesty in adoption, unexpected birth family contact, and the impact of reunion. This episode highlights the realities adoptees face and the importance of centering their voices in these conversations.https://www.adoptionuk.org/
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Young Adoptees Meet the Minister
In December a group of young adoptees travelled to Westminster to meet the Children's Minister Janet Daby. In this episode they share the messages they delivered and the changes they want to see.If you are an adoptee aged 16 or over or an adoptive parent, please take part in our Adoption Barometer Survey https://www.adoptionuk.org/the-adoption-barometer
Join us for Family Matters, a podcast dedicated to exploring the many facets of adoption, care experience, and parenting. In each episode, we dive into personal stories, expert insights, and real-life challenges that shape the journey of being parented and parenting. With guidance from our team of psychologists, we tackle pressing issues around identity, family history, and more. Whether you're an adoptive parent, care-experienced, or simply curious, tune in for meaningful conversations that offer support, understanding, and inspiration.
To find out more about Adoption UK visit our website https://www.adoptionuk.org/. If you need support visit our Information and Support https://www.adoptionuk.org/get-help-now.
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