Andrea's Adopted
Andrea's Adopted
Andrea Coston
Adopted as a private domestic infant adoption in 1982, I share my story and experiences navigating life as an adoptee in childhood, mental illness, reunification, marriage, and parenting. Complimenting my story will be guests from other sides of the triad, family, and friends. I will also throw in a side dish of humor, splashed with awkwardness, and a dash of weirdness. I hope to educate and entertain ... well anyone who is willing to listen and learn with me.
Episode Four: The Littles
You are going to want to listen to this one! In this episode I interview my kiddos for you kids to listen to what it is like to have a parent who is adopted, about their own experiences as a foster siblings, how they felt adopting a sibling, and their advice to other kids whoseContinue reading "Episode Four: The Littles"
May 1, 2020
34 min
Episode 3: Me, Myself, and My Mental Health Story PART TWO
In this week's episode I will be continuing my mental health story as I encounter marriage, parenting and my discovery of trauma.
Apr 24, 2020
22 min
Episode Two: Me, Myself, and My Mental Health Story
Trigger Warning: This episode is not for little ears. In this episode I will walk you through Part One of my Mental Healthy journey. My story as an adoptee cannot be separated from my story with mental health.I touch on topics like somatic memories, the first signs of diagnosis, labels that I placed on myself… andContinue reading "Episode Two: Me, Myself, and My Mental Health Story"
Apr 17, 2020
26 min
Episode 1: Me, Myself, and My Story.
For my Pilot episode, I simply tell you a bit about myself and my adoption story. Buckle up and Enjoy!
Apr 8, 2020
34 min