Today we are excited to welcome Dr. Marcy Axness. This episode is a mix of a history lesson about adoptee activism and the psychological impacts of infant and mother separation. Marcy has her Ph.D. in Early Human Development, and brings a unique expertise and lens to the adopted person’s experience. We discuss what it’s like if we bring consciousness to our experiences and how we can be always moving towards healing but also that, unfortunately, there will likely always be opportunities for more healing.

Show Notes

Full episode transcript here.

Recommended Resources

MarcyAxness.com for her adoption articles
Warming the Stone Child: Myths and Stories about Abandonment and the Unmothered Child by Clarissa Pinkola Estés Ph.D.
We mention this article: “In Appreciation of the Primal Wound” by Marcy Axness, Ph.D.

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