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Best of Season 4 | Damon Davis shares his journey through life as an adoptee to becoming an adoptive parent himself

Best of Season 4 | Damon Davis shares his journey through life as an adoptee to becoming an adoptive parent himself

FromFostering Change


Best of Season 4 | Damon Davis shares his journey through life as an adoptee to becoming an adoptive parent himself

FromFostering Change

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Length:
35 minutes
Released:
Jun 13, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Please note that this episode initially aired in November, National Adoption Awareness Month. We acknowledge all, such as our guest Damon Davis, who continue raising awareness about adoption.In this week's episode of Fostering Change, Rob Scheer talks with author and podcast host Damon Davis. Host of the "Who Am I Really?" podcast (www.whoamireallypodcast.com) Damon interviews people who share their stories of adoption and their attempt to find their birth families. He has interviewed nearly 200 adoptees from an array of life experiences from awful adoptions and amazing reunions to inspiring adoptions and unfortunate reunions.In his autobiography "Who Am I Really? - An Adoptee Memoir" Damon shares his journey to becoming an adoptive parent and his emotions over the birth of his son, Seth. He opens up about the heartbreak of grappling with his adoptive mother's mental illness while balancing the joy of locating his birth mother working nearby. His journey took a twist when he located his biological father via DNA testing. Story Key Notes:?️Who Am I Really? An Adoptee Memoir?️Changing the Narrative about Adoption?️While many children are very fortunate in our adoptions, let’s acknowledge that adoption starts with trauma.You can find out more about Damon by visiting:Website:Whoamireallypodcast.comFacebook:facebook.com/waireallyInstagram:@damonldavisLearn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Jun 13, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Comfort Cases founder Rob Scheer hosts this inspiring show about how communities can come together to bring dignity and hope to children in the foster care system. Guests will include former youth in foster care, foster parents, celebrities touched by the foster care system, child welfare advocates, and everyday people working to improve the lives of kids in care. Rob brings a sense of positivity and humor to his conversations. If you have a story to tell as it relates to foster care or any questions, please email fosteringchange@comfortcases.org. And please follow Comfort Cases @comfortcases. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.