Ep. 67 Melissa Guida-Richards: The rise of Adoptee Thoughts

When They Were Young: Amplifying Voices of Adoptees

English - June 18, 2023 00:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MB
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Today we have author, activist, podcaster, and educative content creator Melissa Guida Richards; who was also a guest on episode 6 ,and a panelist on my 2020 panel series. A lot has happened since we last chatted a few years ago; Melissa's second book launched and her tik tok / IG platforms now have a huge following of people who want to learn more.
Topics today include:

The ramification of Separating siblingsHer relationship with her adoptive mother, and what it was like to be on the Cameron Hall show with her adoptive mother. What it means to filter content through an anti-racist lensHer work in the adoption community and her strategy to make lasting and systemic change. The harm of Social media platforms that advertise children and the dangers of pre-birth matchingRe-homing children on the internet (AKA human trafficking)We also talk about birth parents in crisis and the laws around their rights. She gives advice on how to protect your children’s story when you’re a parental content creator. How to not over-shareAnd then we finish with tips on how to not minimize the adoptee experience

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Isaac Etter's IDENTITY (Equipping parents, Empowering Children)
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Guide to Transracial Adoption

ADOPTEE CONVERSATIONS WITH PARENTS:
14 through18, and episode 28, and 29.

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