Jean Widner’s adoptee story doesn’t start dramatically. She was raised in a stable home with adoptive parents who offered her the basic support that children need to have. As she grew and learned more about her own story and the stories of others in the adoption community, she started to understand how complex adoption can truly be for everyone involved. Eventually, she decided to embark on a project that culminated in her book titled The Adoption Paradox. This episode explores some of the things she researched and discovered in the course of making her book. We talk a bit about adoption history, and Jean speaks to adoptees, first parents, and adoptive parents as well in this episode.
Jean mentions how reading “The Girls Who Went Away” awakened her curiosity to learn more about what many first mothers have experienced. Find out more and purchase the book on this website.
The Adoption Paradox is packed with essential information that everyone should know about adoption. Jean has put together a well-researched book that can make many in the adoption world feel seen and allow us all to understand each other better. Find Jean’s book here.
Adoption Uncovered 