Candace Schoner
Candace Schoner
Understanding Adoption: Inside the Loneliness and Disconnection
Understanding Adoption: Inside the Loneliness and Disconnection
Understanding Adoption: Inside the Loneliness and Disconnection
Thursday 25th April 2024
Explore the emotional journey of author Janet Sherlin as she shares her poignant experiences of loneliness, disconnection, and the longing for connection in this riveting podcast episode.
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Episode Overview
- Janet's early awareness of being adopted and the sense of mystery surrounding her origins
- The lack of acknowledgment of the trauma and grief of adoption in past societal norms
- The deep impact of feeling untethered and disconnected from a sense of self and biological identity
- Insights into the primal need for connection and the universal yearning for belonging
- Janet's struggles with anxiety, panic attacks, and the lifelong emotional journey of self-discovery
You matter. You're real. And what's in you is there. Just find it and live.
In this revealing episode of Voices for Mental Health, host Candace Schoner delves deep into the emotional journey of author Janet Sherlin, an adoptee navigating the complexities of identity and belonging. From the trauma of discovery to the deep-seated effects of adoption, Janet shares her poignant experiences of loneliness, disconnection, and the longing for connection.