What Happens After...

Apr 09 2024 29 ep. 33 mins 3
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Each reunion between an adoptee and their birth family is different. This podcast, hosted by Miranda Hopkins, explores the emotions and situations that come after that reunion. Interviews with adoptees will discuss the time when they finally got the answers they’ve been looking for and what happened after...

For questions or if you would like to be interviewed for the podcast, please reach out to me at: [email protected]

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S1 E27 - Jane, Adopted from Delaware

Apr 09 2024 20 mins  
Jane had a nice life with her adoptive family. Her mother always told her she would help her search for her birth family but she didn't want to until after her adoptive parents passed away. Jane was able to connect with some family members on both sides and is going through the journey of getting to know them.

Episode 26 - Laura L. Engel, Birth Mother from Mississippi

Mar 26 2024 81 mins  
Laura got pregnant in high school and was sent to an unwed mothers home to give birth and give her child up for adoption. The experience really affected her life but she had always hoped to one day reunite with her son. DNA testing finally made that a reality almost 50 years later. She wrote a beautiful memoir about her experiences called "You'll Forget This Ever Happened." Laura L

Episode 25 - Fred, Adopted from Wisconsin

Mar 12 2024 52 mins  
Fred's life was upended at 41 when he was told of his adoption. His adoptive parents had never let on and died with their secret. It didn't take Fred very long to start the process to find out where he came from. You can find Fred's book here: Forbidden Roots | Fred NicoraMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/dan-phillipson/making-progressLicense code: I75G7

Episode 24 - Linda, Adopted from Colorado

Mar 05 2024 30 mins  
In this week's episode, I talked with author Linda Pevac, also known by her pen name of Emma Stevens. We discussed her reunions- which both took place before DNA testing was available- and how the relationships impacted her life. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/dan-phillipson/making-progressLicense code: 5LHDMW3GOGRPYVT8

Episode 23- Jim, Adopted from California

Feb 27 2024 50 mins  
Jim had a difficult and abusive childhood with his adoptive family. When he searched for his birth family, he found both biological parents. His relationships with his biological families went through many ups and downs throughout the course of his reunion. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/dan-phillipson/making-progressLicense code: VP902NXDZPMOSB64

Episode 22 - A Chat with Lynn Deiulis About Reunion and Rejection

Jan 30 2024 41 mins  
This week, author Lynn Deiulis and I address topics such as rejection, reasons why people search, and how to navigate a reunion. She draws on years of personal experience and knowledge as an adopted person and an adoption disclosure worker.WHAT IS YOUR STORY? - WHAT IS YOUR STORY? (whatisyourstorybook.com)Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/dan-phillipson/

Episode 21 - Chris, Adopted from Brooklyn

Jan 23 2024 26 mins  
Chris was never made to feel comfortable talking about her adoption. When her adoptive father passed away, she found herself wondering if any of her biological family was still out there. She took a chance and searched. Although welcomed by her paternal family, she was met with a disappointing and confusing reaction from her maternal family. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!)

Episode 20 - Edward, Adopted from New York City

Jan 16 2024 30 mins  
Edward became curious about his birth mother in his late 60's and thought it would be interesting to see what he could find. He was shocked to learn his mother had been a performer and traveled around the world in the 1940's and 50's during a very successful career.Edward's website for his book: HOME | Mysite (digangiauthor.com)Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbe

Episode 19 - Cyndi, Adopted from West Virginia

Jan 02 2024 36 mins  
Cyndi was adopted by who she believed to be her birth father's brother and his wife after being taken away from her birth parents due to neglect. She had a good life with her adoptive family but always wondered if what they said about her birth mother was true. Once she started looking, she couldn't have predicted what she would find and that she would still be searching for answer

Episode 18 - Lynn, Adopted from Ontario

Dec 19 2023 46 mins  
Lynn was adopted at 9 months old. As a child, she wondered about her birth family. When she was of legal age, she put her name on a registry to find siblings. Once she connected with her half-sister, they went on the journey together to find their maternal family. Lynn also worked in adoption for 25 years and wrote a book to help adoptive and foster parents speak with their kids ab