S6:E1 Swimming Back to Shore: Melissa Brunetti's Journey Healing in Adoption

Wandering Tree ®, LLC Podcast

What if reclaiming your true identity felt like swimming back to shore after being adrift in the ocean? Join us for a heartfelt conversation with Melissa Brunetti, host of Mind Your Own Karma, the Adoption Chronicles, as she shares her own transformative journey as a domestic adoptee from the baby scoop era. Melissa opens up about the emotional complexities her birth mother faced and the unwavering support of her adoptive parents when they discovered her hip dysplasia. Through her engaging narrative, we explore life’s unexpected connections and the profound impact of humor and resilience in shaping identity and family dynamics.
Melissa takes us on a voyage of self-discovery, revealing how the struggle for authenticity as adoptees can deeply affect personal relationships. As we discuss swimming back to the 'beach' of our true selves, the conversation delves into the journey of reconnecting with long-buried emotions and preferences, and the ripple effects on significant relationships. We offer encouragement to those on similar paths, highlighting the challenges and triumphs faced while navigating the complexities of identity and authenticity, particularly in relationships where understanding may be limited.

Chapters

1. S6:E1 Swimming Back to Shore: Melissa Brunetti's Journey Healing in Adoption (00:00:00)

2. Adoption Journey and Identity Exploration (00:00:07)

3. Navigating Authenticity and Identity After Adoption (00:12:27)

4. Journey to Healing and Authenticity (00:25:03)

5. Healing and Authenticity in Adoption Community (00:29:43)