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E119: Cheshire Smiles and Missing Files
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Series 6: Not Quite Alice: The Wonderland of Being Given Away
E119: Cheshire Smiles and Missing Files
Sometimes the biggest mysteries come with the brightest smiles—and the most frustrating gaps.
In this episode of Not Quite Alice: The Wonderland of Being Given Away, we unravel the tangled emotions behind missing pieces of your story: incomplete records, lost memories, and the elusive truths hidden behind a charming façade.
We explore:
- The impact of missing or altered adoption or foster care files
- How uncertainty can feel like a puzzle with pieces that never quite fit
- The bittersweet dance of nostalgia, hope, and frustration
- Coping with the “smile that hides everything” — when everyone seems okay but you’re left with questions
Like the Cheshire Cat’s grin, some things remain just out of reach—but understanding how to live with the mystery can be its own kind of freedom.
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🗝️✨ I was never supposed to tell this story. But I am.For years, I lived inside someone else’s version of my life — wrapped in secrets, silences, and bedtime stories that left too much out.
Now I’m writing the truth. Unlocked is my autobiography about adoption, anxiety, family fractures, and the journey of reclaiming my voice.
I’m raising funds to professionally edit, design, print, and share this book with people who need to know they’re not alone.
If you’ve ever been called too sensitive, too dramatic, too much — this book is for you.And if you believe in the power of truth, I’d be so grateful if you could help me bring it into the world.
📚🧩 Donate, share, or simply send love — it all matters.🌀 https://gofund.me/e7709816
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