Melissa Guida- Richards- Late discovery adoptee, hidden racial identity

** note- in this episode Melissa discusses adoptee suicide. She states one in four adoptees commit suicide- but what is meant is attempt. Adoptees are 4 times more likely to attempt suicide than non adoptees.

Melissa comes on the podcast to discuss what its like to be an transracial, late discovery adoptee. We talk about the impact discovering her adoption had on her, and how it changed the way she identified racially and culturally. We wrap up discussing the impact race has on adoption, and what its like for an adoptee to become a parent.

Connect with Melissa:

Twitter

Instagram

Facebook

Website

For more information on Adoption Advocacy Podcast, and to participate in this episodes discussion board, please visit:

http://www.adoptionadvocacypodcast.com

Find the podcast on social media:

facebook

twitter

instagram