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Annie and Mary reflect on their dads for Father's Day, finally record in person, and share some final thoughts.
Mary reflects on the devastation of her dad's death that would leave her forever changed. She also pieces together the events surrounding that day and discovers that she has been suppressing some feelings for 19 years...or is it 20?
Annie reflects on loss, especially the loss of her biological mother, and finds a way to move forward by reconnecting with the past. Bonus: Annie sings at the end!
Mary and her family begin the search for her biological sister.
Mary and Annie read two letters from listeners with two very different adoption-related stories.
With the unexpected deaths of her dad and her dog, Annie tries to unpack some of the emotional aftermath.
Mary speaks with Yael Adler, author of "From Gypsy to Jersey." Yael's book chronicles her adoption story, the journey back to Romania to connect with her Roma (Gypsy) family and roots. It also explores the conditions and history of the country
Kevin Barhydt discusses his book," Dear Stephen Michael's Mother" in which he shares his journey with his adoption, addiction, and child sexual abuse.
Mary speaks with Simon Benn, an adoptee and coach empowering adoptees and adopters to T.H.R.I.V.E. Simon shares his adoption story, and how it led him to his work. Connect with Simon Benn via his website: https://www.simonbenn.co.uk/Listen to o
In this last episode of 2020, we talk about positive outcomes of quarantine; share favorite podcasts, documentaries and entertainment; Mary makes a rare confession, and we talk about our hopes for 2021.
Grab a hot cocoa, eggnog, coffee drink, hot toddy or just a glass of water, and hear our list of favorite holiday songs, traditions, memories, and more!
Campers, Truck Stops, and Diners...Oh My! Find out how they relate to Annie's dad in this episode!
Annie talks about her birth mother's acceptance, quirks, unsent letters, and more family connections.
Mary talks about the history of Booth Memorial Hospital for unwed mothers, the history of the building, and what she is grateful for this year on her birthday.
It's a girl! The final part of Mary's file is revealed, and there are still many questions to be answered. Annie and Mary discuss what they are grateful for, and a thirsty dog is heard.
More is revealed about Mary's alleged birth father, the shocking details of his relationship with her mother, and a new/old word is frequently used.
Mary reveals some shocking details from her adoption file with Annie about her biological mother and background. Listener stories can be submitted to [email protected] to be featured in a minisode. To find us on social media, visit the
Mary reads the story written by Jim Serrano. Jim explains the meaning behind Twice Adopted, and his courageous adoption journey.
Annie reads a letter from her biological mother that was never sent to her.
Annie talks about reaching out to her biological mother, how meeting her relates to the Land of Oz, and who is really buried at the gravesite she visited.
In this minisode, Mary reads a piece of listener mail about a woman named Angelina, her experience as an adoptee, secrets that were kept, and her adoption journey.
Mary describes reaching out to her biological mom for the first time, how she dealt with it, and how it shaped who she is today, while Annie talks about an interesting phone call.
Annie begins her adoption search story, reveals some shocking untruths, and her connection to Mickey Mantle. Who is Lucy?
In this episode, Mary reveals what convinced her to go on an adoption search journey, who she imagined her famous birth parents were, and recalls a dream about U2. Annie talks about her love of Ireland, makes a recommendation for a book on adop
Annie and Mary discuss how friends react when it is revealed that they are adopted, as well as sibling treatment growing up in a family with natural-born children.
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