324 Diana
/On today’s episode we are welcoming Diana to the show to share her story of being adopted from Russia at age two. Diana unpacks how early separation, institutional care and adoption shaped her mental health and sense of identity. This episode has mentions of childhood sexual assault, suicidal ideation and disordered eating. Please take care when deciding to listen.
Show Notes
Full episode transcript here.
Recommended Resources
- Adoptee Rights Law
- Adoptees United
- Paul Sunderland Adoption and Addiction video
- Adoption and Culture Special Issue: The Natal Mother in Adoption
- Adoptees Crossing Lines Fai Knudson
- Lion movie
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