We are back with Lesli A. Johnson, MFT! In this Healing Series episode, we are examining the concept of reunion. Why did “they” pick 18 as the age for when adoptees are supposedly ready to reunite or have contact? What does navigating contact look like in a semi-open adoption as a child or teenager? As we reflect back on our own closed adoptions, what would have been more helpful for us? Lesli also takes us behind the curtain and shares some themes that she sees her clients expressing about reunion. <a href="https://www.adopteeson.com/listen/123">Full Show Notes Here</a> Connect With Us <ul> <li>Lesli A. Johnson, MFT: <a href= "https://www.askadoption.com">www.askadoption.com</a> | <a href= "https://www.yourmindfulbrain.com">www.yourmindfulbrain.com</a> | <a href="http://www.twitter.com/lesliajohnson">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/askadoption/">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/askadoption">Facebook</a></li> <li>Haley Radke: <a href= "https://twitter.com/haleyradke">Twitter</a> | <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/haleyradke/">Instagram</a> | <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/haleyradkepodcaster">Facebook</a></li> <li>Adoptees On: <a href= "https://twitter.com/adopteeson">Twitter</a> | <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/adopteeson/">Instagram</a> | <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/adopteesonpodcast">Facebook</a></li> </ul> Subscribe <a href= "http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/adoptees-on/id1123372859">Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href= "https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cDovL2Fkb3B0ZWVzb24ubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M%3D"> Google Podcasts</a> | <a href= "https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-Adoptees-On-Discover-28264488/"> iHeart Radio</a> | <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/6DHevAi3rn7SfugmlPBSKJ">Spotify</a> | <a href= "http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=93562&refid=stpr">Stitcher</a> | <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkc4Ej6Go6AYLl3_T4H2sfw">YouTube</a> Support Adoptees On <a href= "https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=N7YQ9MNDCCYFW"> One Time Donation</a> | <a href= "https://www.adopteeson.com/partner">Monthly</a> | <a href= "https://www.adopteeson.com/partner">Secret Facebook Group</a> Connect <a href="https://www.adopteeson.com/newsletter">Monthly Newsletter</a> | <a href="https://www.adopteeson.com/connect">Send a Note or Record a Voicemail</a>

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The podcast where adoptees discuss the adoption experience. This is not the usual adoption talk. You will find real, raw, and deep feelings addressed in these interviews. No sugar-coating here! Come and laugh, cry, learn and heal with us.

Adult adoptees share stories of search, reunion, and secondary rejection. Adoptees On also curates recommended resources to encourage and educate the adoption community about adoptee issues.