On this episode, Christian Markeey shares his adoption story from the Lakota Sioux Tribe in South Dakota. He was one of eight children being raised by parents that were both alcoholics. Christian shares what it was like to start life in the midst of chaos, but then meeting his adoptive mother at age 4. It was a couple of years later when his life would change forever. She was able to fully adopt him and bring him to Arizona. Though he did love and attach to her, he deeply missed his biological family. He shares about those conflicting emotions that many adoptees feel. He talks about searching for his Native American roots and how he overcame suicidal thoughts and alcoholism. This episode is an inspiring story and helps us understand the adoptee’s journey. Christian is now married and has 2 daughters. His best advice to adoptive parents is to remember “your presence means more than you can know.” He encourages those thinking of adopting to pursue what is in your heart because though adoption is tough, he is overwhelmingly grateful for his journey.
Snowflakes Babies: Rodney and Mary Leah Share Their Embryo Adoption Story [S7E23]
Born From Our Souls: Aida Phillips Shares Her Adoption Story [S7E22]
Embryo Twins: Michael and Naomi's Embryo Adoption Story [S7E21]
Adoption in 5 Months! Jordan Moreno Shares her Adoption Story [S7E20]
RODS Heroes: Brady and Andrea Murray's Adoption Story [S7E19]
Shattered Part Two: Author Jenell M. Jones Shares Her Story on Foster Care and Human Trafficking [S7E18]
Shattered Part One: Author Jenell M. Jones Shares Her Foster to Adopt Story [S7E17]
Dave Thomas Foundation For Adoption: Rita Soronen, President and CEO, Speaks on Foster Care and Adoption [S7E16]
Grateful Adoptee: Author Sarah D. Shearer Shares Her Adoption Story From Russia [S7E15]
Ready, Set, Adoption Part 2: The J Family Continues Their Adoption Journey [S7E14]
Ready, Set, Adoption: As Cameras Rolled, Jessica and Jacob Started Their Adoption Journey [S7E13]
Joyfully Hard: Megan Shares Her Story on Adopting from Haiti [S7E12]
ADOPTION NOW Update: Noah and April Share About Their Family, New Website and What is Next! [S7E11]
Debt Free Adoption: Jessica Ross from Ramsey Solutions Shares Her Story [S7E10]
Hushabye Nursery: Tara Sundem Shares Her Journey to Help Babies During Withdrawal [S7E9]
Don't Give Up: Sharon Broxton Shares Her Adoption Story From Georgia [S7E7]
Dominican Republic Adoption: Abby Shares Her Adoption Story [S7E8]
Choosing Adoption: A Birth Mother's Story on Open Adoption [S7E6]
Buckle Up Buttercup: Makayla Shares Her Adoption Adventures [S7E5]
Does My Son Take Sugar? Eithne Ring, a Birth Mother from Ireland, Shares Her Story [S7E4]
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