"I think my mom, my adoptive mom, was probably scared that she was going to lose me to my birth family." -- Elizabeth Barbour

EPISODE SUMMARY:

In this episode of Unraveling Adoption, host Beth Syverson interviews guest Elizabeth Barbour, an adoptee who has been in reunion with her birth parents and 11 siblings since 1999. Elizabeth shares her personal adoption story and highlights the importance of navigating search and reunion in a healthy way. She emphasizes the need for support, education, and personal growth for all members of the adoption triad. Elizabeth also discusses the significance of rituals and ceremonies in maintaining long-term relationships post-reunion. Additionally, she mentions her upcoming book on adoption reunion and the spiritual journey she has experienced through adoption. 

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RESOURCES:

• Connect with Elizabeth at https://elizabethbarbour.com/

• Check out her book, Sacred Celebrations: Designing Rituals to Navigate Life’s Milestone Transitions: https://www.amazon.com/Sacred-Celebrations-Designing-Milestone-Transitions/dp/0972468692

• Look into the October 2024 Magical Mountain Retreat in Asheville, NC: www.elizabethbarbour.com/retreats 

• Find Elizabeth on social media:

• FB: https://www.facebook.com/elizabethbarbour

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/elizabthbarbour/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethbarbour/

Other Resources:

• APtitude Support Group for Adoptive Parents Facing Adoption’s Challenges: http://UnravelingAdoption.com/APtitude

• Other Parents Like Me - http://oplm.com

• Heather Ross - Life Coaching for Parents who have a child struggling with addiction: https://heatherrosscoaching.com/

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Music written and performed by Joseph Nakao

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TIME STAMPS:

00:00:00 - Introduction to Adoption and Reunion
00:05:30 - Elizabeth's Reunion Story
00:10:43 - Rituals in Reunion Celebrations
00:13:38 - Impact of Personal Adoption Experience on Parenting
00:15:33 - Family Constellations Workshop Experience
00:17:50 - Advice for Adoptive Parents in Search and Reunion
00:20:24 - Advice for Birth Parents in Reunion
00:22:41 - Spiritual Journey in Adoption and Reunion
00:24:07 - Upcoming Reunion Book Announcement
00:25:15 - Conclusion and Resource Recommendations