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.
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]
The Brain Mapping Interview: Family Coach and Author, Wendy Gossett, Shares How She Helps Families [S7E3]
The Hidden Story: Adoptee, Michele Fisher, Searches for Answers About Her Adoption [S7E2]
Adopted From China: Ayden Lincoln Shares her Story and Gives Advice to Adoptive Parents [S7E1]
Goodbye Season 6...Hello Season 7: Noah and April say Goodbye to Season 6 with the Family [S6E26]
Infant Adoption Guide: Podcast Host, Tim Elder, Shares his Infant Adoption Stories [S6E25]
LIFEMARK: David Scotton is an Adoptee and Real Life Inspiration Behind the New Movie "LIFEMARK" [S6E23]
Now I am Known: From the Streets of Uganda to Becoming a Foster/Adoptive Father, Peter Mutabazi's Story [S6E22]
Sell The House, We're Adopting: Michael and Ashley's Adoption Story [S6E21]
Thinking About Adoption? Alexia McLeod Has Been a Therapist for Over 20 Years and an Expert in the Adoption Process [S6E20]
Safe Haven: Tera Naset Shares Her Adoption Stories and Her Passion for the Safe Haven Law [S6E19]
Little Farmers: SaVanna Schmidt Shares from North Dakota on Adoption and Farm Life [S6E18]
Dedicated to Adoption Law: Attorney, Kathryn P. Pidgeon Shares her Forever Family Stories [S6E17]
The Tabor Adoption Journey: Jason and Brittany’s Story on Building a Family Through Adoption [S6E16]
Open Adoption: Jillana Goble and Jennifer Bracken's Open Adoption Story [S6E15]
A Love-Stretched Life: Author, Speaker, and Adoptive Mother, Jillana Goble, Talks About Her New Book and Her Journey Through Foster [S66E14]
We Found You: Aubrey Mueller Shares her Adoption Story to Find her Daughter [S6E13]
Adoption in Australia: Kaisey and Ashley Hayes Share Their Adoption Journey [S6E12]
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