Virginia Wells: Addressing Grief and Loss in Adoption

08/28/24 • 28 min

20 THINGS ADOPTION PODCAST with Sherrie Eldridge

In this conversation, Sherrie Eldridge interviews Virginia Wells, an adoptive mom and author, about her experiences and insights. They discuss the challenges of adoptive parenting, the importance of preparation and realistic expectations, and the power of prayer. Virginia shares her own journey as an adoptive mom and offers advice for prospective adoptive parents. She also talks about her upcoming book, which covers topics such as grief, identity, and self-care in the context of adoption. Overall, the conversation highlights the need for support, understanding, and a compassionate approach to adoption.

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Virginia Wells Speaks Hope to Discouraged Adoptive Moms

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n this conversation, Sherrie Eldridge interviews Virginia Wells, an adoptive mom and author, about her experiences and insights. They discuss the challenges of adoptive parenting, the importance of preparation and realistic expectations, and the power of prayer. Virginia shares her own journey as an adoptive mom and offers advice for prospective adoptive parents. She also talks about her upcoming book, which covers topics such as grief, identity, and self-care in the context of adoption. Overall, the conversation highlights the need for support, understanding, and a compassionate approach to adoption.

Keywords

adoption, adoptive parenting, challenges, preparation, expectations, prayer, support, grief, identity, self-care

Takeaways

Adoptive parents should seek support and understanding from other parents who have gone through similar experiences.
Realistic expectations are important in adoptive parenting, and parents should be prepared for challenges and setbacks.
Prayer can be a powerful tool for adoptive parents, providing comfort, guidance, and strength.
Grief is a common experience in adoption, and it is important for parents to acknowledge and process their own grief as well as their child's.
Self-care is crucial for adoptive parents, and they should prioritize their own well-being in order to better support their child.

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From Fear to Love: Healing and Hope in Adoption with Brian Post

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In this heartfelt and transformative episode, Sherrie Eldridge sits down with esteemed guest Brian Post, a renowned adoption and child behavior expert. Brian, an adoptee and former foster child, shares his compelling life story—from his early experiences in foster care to reuniting with his birth mother decades later. His journey underscores the resilience, trauma, and profound emotional growth that many adoptees experience.

Brian discusses the power of love as a healing force, the critical importance of self-awareness, and the hard truths about the foster and adoption systems. He reveals how stress inhibits secure attachment and how we must confront our deepest pains to foster genuine healing. Sherry and Brian also touch on the complexities of anger within the adoption community, the challenges faced by foster parents, and the impact of "rehoming" on children.

This episode provides invaluable insights for adoptees, adoptive and foster parents, and professionals in the field, highlighting the necessity of facing trauma head-on and the importance of creating safe, supportive environments for children. Join us for a candid and inspiring conversation that embraces vulnerability, resilience, and the path from fear to unconditional love.

20 THINGS ADOPTION PODCAST with Sherrie Eldridge - Virginia Wells: Addressing Grief and Loss in Adoption

Transcript

Good morning, friends and adoption and family and adoptions. So glad to be with you again. Thank you for tuning into this podcast. I'm just so excited this morning because I have a new friend to introduce to you. And let me just tell you about her. Her name is Virginia Wells. Her friends call her Ginny. So she's given me permission to call her Ginny.
Absolutely. Let me just tell you how we met. We met in an interesting way because she contacted me about using some of my writing for her upco