EP 75: Finding Peace and Forgiveness To Build A Life You Love with Judy Fambrough-Billingsley

The School of Healing

Summary

Judy Billingsley, a retired educator, shares her journey of healing from abandonment and discovering her identity. Born to a white mother and Black father in Germany, she was adopted by parents of color in the U.S. Her search for her roots led her to find her birth family, embrace her multicultural heritage, and find peace through forgiveness. In this episode, Dom and Judy discuss adoption, abandonment trauma, and healing. They explore the power of understanding, compassion, and genealogy in the journey to self-discovery. Judy also shares advice on finding answers and beginning the path to healing.

Key Takeaways

• Abandonment trauma can manifest in various forms, including being given away for adoption, abandonment through death, or abandonment through divorce.
• Forgiveness is not about excusing the behavior of others, but about giving ourselves permission to move forward and release the story that holds us back.
• Understanding the backstory and the trauma that birth parents may have experienced can help in finding compassion and healing.
• Researching genealogy and connecting with family members can provide a sense of identity and closure.
• Writing a book about one's experiences can be a healing process and leave a written legacy for future generations.

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About Judy Fambrough-Billingsley

Judy Fambrough-Billingsley had always wondered, “Who am I?” This basic human need to discover the answer began a lifelong quest. During her journey of discovery, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, a California Lifetime teaching credential, and a Master’s Degree in Education Administration from the University of La Verne, California. Retired, mother of two sons and four grandsons, she serves her community as a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Eta Gamma Sorority, Sacramento Chapter, and The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Sacramento Chapter.

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