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"What You Don’t Know Won’t Hurt You" ... or Will It?

They say “What you don’t know won’t hurt you,” but is that really true? For adoptees like Damon Davis, not knowing means unanswered questions about identity, family, and even health.

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Dr. Drew: Damon Davis

This week Dr. Drew is joined by author and podcast host Damon Davis. Damon is the host of the ‘Who Am I Really?’ podcast where adopted people share their stories of adoption & attempts to find their birth parents.

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Comedian television and film actor, and all around entertainer. Tommy Davidson has seen it all. He launched his comedy career in the Washington DC area.

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Fostering Change Podcast | Episode 159 | Damon Davis

In this week’s episode of Fostering Change, Rob Scheer talks with author and podcast host Damon Davis.

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“Who Am I Really?” is a question many adoptees ask themselves when they realize they have another family of genetic relation. In his book, “Who Am I Really? – An Adoptee Memoir” Damon L. Davis shares his journey through life as an adoptee to becoming an adoptive parent himself. He explores his desire to find his birth family as sparked by the flood of emotions that accompanied the birth of his son, Seth — the first blood relative he had ever known. In his story, you’ll follow his introspection when considering a search for his birth family, while coping with the heartbreak of his adoptive mother’s mental illness. Within months of taking his post in the Obama Administration in 2009, Damon found his birth mother working only two blocks away and years later, his real birth father’s identity was revealed unexpectedly on AncestryDNA. You’ll be amazed by the coincidences that brought Damon face to face with his birth mother in a tearful, yet joyous, reunion. And your heart will be warmed by the acceptance of his birth father who didn’t even know he existed.

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I had the good fortune to be reunited with my biological mother, Ann, on her birthday! Later, I found my biological father through AncestryDNA and he did’t even know I existed.

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What Others Say

Salve for the adoptee soul
“Hearing all these other adoptee stories makes me feel less alone in this world of adoption. There is nothing like community to heal. Thank you for creating this space for us.”

I'm an adoptive mother learning so much from this podcast.
“I've really enjoyed going back and listening to so many of these episodes in hopes that it will help keep my mind open to any struggles my daughter may have in the future. She's only a year old, but knows her bio mom and will know anything she wants to know.”

What a gift!
“Thank you, Damon, and everyone who shares their stories. You have given me a great gift. Listening to you has given me a deeper understanding of the struggles my daughter may be experiencing. This understanding allows me to view the anger my daughter directs towards me, or at least some of it, not as a personal attack but as an outgrowth of the pain/trauma she suffered because of our separation and not that she doesn’t want me in her life. Which, in turn, allows me to view her actions with more empathy and gives me the strength to stay on the “reunion rollercoaster ride.” Again, thank you. It is long overdue for society to understand the trauma caused by the separation of mother and child. Respectfully, Lynn”

This show is a blessing!
“I’ve been listening to Damon’s show for years now. It has truly been a blessing to me as an adoptee. Hearing other people’s stories who are similar to mine makes me feel less alone. Damon is a fantastic interviewer and overall great guy. I had the pleasure of being a guest on the show recently and it was a great experience. I also got to interview Damon for my own adoptee work. Very thankful for who am I really! 🙂”

My absolute favorite
“I’ve listened to several adoptee podcasts and ALWAYS come back to this one because it’s my FAVORITE! I love Damon’s approach and how he asks all the right questions and respects every story shared. This podcast has helped me come through my journey and feel more confident in my identity and the beautiful, complex story that makes me who I am. Maybe someday I’ll share my story and help others the way this podcast has helped me.”

One of my favourite podcasters
“I love this show!!! I’m not an adoptee but I have known adoptees throughout my life and I really appreciate being able to hear their voices! This is a wonderful podcast. I love the host!”

One of my favorites!
“I love this show!!! I’m not an adoptee but I have known adoptees throughout my life and I really appreciate being able to hear their voices! This is a wonderful podcast. I love the host!”

You Matter.
“No one will believe me. People will think I’ve lost my mind if I open my mouth. No one will understand. I try so hard to fit in, but I feel like I don’t belong anywhere or with anyone. If, like me, you’re an adoptee who’s experienced these thoughts once or twice (or thousands of times), then welcome home. Here, you’ll hear relatable stories from other adoptees, cheer on strangers whose lives may run parallel to yours, and see that you’re not alone & you do matter. Oh, and you’ll thank Damon for providing this fantastic forum forum for his fellow adoptees.”

Love this!
“Great podcast! Love real people with real stories. Damon is a great host!”

Insightful and interesting
“I am an older adoptee (63), I find myself increasingly drawn to researching my maternal and paternal family trees and seeking a reunion with each biological parent before my “backstory” is lost forever. This podcast not only gives me hope, it also gives me new perspectives to consider and apply to my own path. Damon is a great active listener, teasing out additional thoughts and details with compassion and insight. Although many stories have similar threads, each adoptee’s journey weaves its own tapestry and I am captivated throughout each episode. So glad I found this podcast. So grateful Damon provides adoptees with this platform. Damon, you rock!!!”

Superb and extraordinary
“This is an excellent podcast. Damon has given us as adoptees a platform to tell our story in a safe positive no judgement atmosphere. Damon’s calm manner draws out the details and he helps shine light into the dark corners, he has so much empathy for each adoptee and their own personal story comes out as he gently probes and prompts. If you are an adoptee you need to give this a serious listen.”

Insight
“Your show gives me insight into my students’ lives who experience adoption.”

This podcast is helping me embrace my own crazy story!
“I simply can not get enough of this podcast!!! I love the transparency & authenticity from the journeys shared …. I am encouraged and comforted in my own journey from so many that have gone before me!”

Thank you—
“For the empathy and maturity.”

Thoughtful and Insightful
“Damon is kind but probing. Shining a spotlight on and giving adoptees a platform to share and help themselves and others heal is invaluable.”

You helped me prepare
“Damon and every adoptee on this show helped me prepare for reunion. Thank you Damon and every other adoptee who's been brave enough to share their journey! Sending love and light!”

Wonderful human
“Damon is the best! His understanding of adoption and his huge compassionate voice is incredibly powerful. The way he listens and has a huge empathy for every story and every person. Loved speaking to him and love listening to him Annie O - The adopted girl”

I’m not alone💜
“I truly appreciate your work. Listening to the podcast has helped me to relate to other adoptees, as I was feeling so alone in my grief and pain throughout my reunification. Thank you for all you do Damon!”

Finally!
“I’ve finally found a good podcast. You are a fantastic host..... most podcast hosts love to hear their own voice and ruin the conversation with like like like and um....they whine and grope the English language. They are impossible to listen to. Your voice is lovely and you are polite. Finally the truth about adoption has come to the light. Unfortunately.... people are sensitive and defensive and selfish and can’t handle the reality that there is only ONE way to have a baby and do it right. Only ONE way. Keep up the good work.”

❤️
“As the parent of adult adoptees, this podcast has helped me understand the many faces and facets of adoption. It’s opened doors for deeper conversations and better relationships. Grateful for it.”

Wonderful podcast !
“So grateful to have all 180+ episodes of this great podcast to catch up on ! Damon has a lovely voice, gentle manner and empathetic conversational style with his guests. Because of the variety of adoptee experiences, all aspects of being an adoptee are covered across these fascinating episodes. Our UK law is different but our feelings are the same !”

Love the podcast!
“I love this! Hearing all the different stories! I find my self crying. I am adopted and can relate to so many stories and feelings and like relating to other people knowing its not just me. I had a half success story.. and a good adopted life! With mom! And found birth mom! I think I will write in. I had a great adopted mom who was left after adopting 4 kids and having 1 in he middle biological. I was youngest and as soon as adoption was finalized adopted dad went to work and didn’t come back and no financial help!!”

Unique Podcast Approach
“I find Damon’s detective style approach intriguing and engaging. He showcases each adoptee’s story with excitement, as well as with empathy and understanding. Great podcast!”

Very insightful interviewer
“Listening to a few of these podcasts, I find Damon Davis to be an outstanding interviewer and listener. His interest and empathy to adult adoptees as well as birth parents and adoptive parents is real! Thank you Damon!”

Love Damon’s podcasts
“I am a birth mother in reunion with my daughter, we have definitely had our ups and downs. I love hearing from other adoptees and how they feel about certain things. Keeps me a little more in the know of how she may feel about things. I want her to be more a part of my life with her 5 other half siblings, but she seems to stand back. Sometimes she wants to be a part and other times she doesn’t. I just am trying to be available when she does want to be a part. Thank you Damon for hosting these interviews. I enjoy them so much, keep up the good work.”

Great Show but….
“Could not listen to last episode through because of the crunching sounds. Still enjoy the show.”

My Thanks
“When I was 18 my adoptive mother handed me my adoption papers and said they belonged to me. It was 1983 and the laws where I lived prevented me from getting information that would lead me to my birth mother. I have been searching for birth family ever since. In 2018, with the encouragement of my immediate family, I decided to put more effort into finding my birth family and hopefully my identity in the process. I am currently in reunion with my maternal birth family. I continue to search for my paternal side. The stories of others you engage with on your podcast have helped me through my search and reunion while offering ideas for me to try along the way. I learned on one of your episodes that you had also had written your memoir. I jumped over to Audible and downloaded it immediately. I have now listened to your book, thank you for sharing your story. I am an avid listener - good luck with the future success of your podcast. Mimi”

Valuable Resource
“As an adoptee, I am extremely grateful to have found this podcast which has been an invaluable resource to me in my personal journey and is a necessary contribution to the genre of adoptee media. The interview style is conversational and sensitive yet profound and deep. Thank you so much for creating this podcast, sharing your story and those of others and I look forward to every new episode!”

In a word....fascinating!
“Interesting subject matter + quality production.”

Voices of Adoptees
“I am a social worker, adoptee and birth mother and I am loving the wide range of stories told in their own voice and put together so well by Damon Davis!”

Sometimes hard to listen to but extremely valuable
“I’m an adoptive mom of teens. This podcast has been very helpful to me in understanding elements of adoption that my kids may be experiencing. I recommend it for all adoptive parents as well as adoptees. I believe it would also be valuable to birth parents who placed kids for adoptions, but I will leave it to an adoptive parent to weigh in on that aspect, as I do not not wish to speak for others. At any rate, this is a “big experience” podcast. Episodes stay with me for days. I recommend it unequivocally.”

Amazing, insightful, helpful
“I’m an adoptive mom of teens. This podcast has been very helpful to me in understanding elements of adoption that my kids may be experiencing. I recommend it for all adoptive parents as well as adoptees. I believe it would also be valuable to birth parents who placed kids for adoptions, but I will leave it to an adoptive parent to weigh in on that aspect, as I do not not wish to speak for others. At any rate, this is a “big experience” podcast. Episodes stay with me for days. I recommend it unequivocally.”

Amazing, insightful, helpful
“This is an amazing platform to hear other adoptees discuss their journey and to help other adoptees realize we are not alone. This podcast has helped me so much. As an LDA, I can still relate to adoptees that grew up knowing they were adopted because it helps validate feelings I had growing up but had no explanation until now. Damon is a great host and you can feel how passionate he is about helping the adoptee community.”

Not Adopted
“I’m not adopted, but I still love this show! Every episode is touching.”

Great stories by a great interviewer
“This podcast is amazing and packed with great info for adoptees, and others in this ecosystem. I really value Damon’s approach to interviewing and even asking the tough questions. Excited for future episodes and to share this podcast with others!”

Love this podcast
“One of the best podcasts for adoptees. Great stories, and a very kind and understanding host. I hope he’s doing okay!”

Adoptees assemble!! And everyone else actually...
“I set out actually searching for adoptee stories when I stumbled across this podcast. I had pretty much struck gold as this was exactly what I was looking for. However it has the added bonus of being put together in a such a way that makes it very easy listening. Damon’s interview technique gives the story teller the reigns to tell their story but he will ask all the questions that as a listener you are interested to hear. That’s my perspective anyway. Adoptees, parents of all kinds and potential adopters can learn a lot from this podcast. For instance I’m now aware of search angels and could now access their help with my search should I ever need to. I also don’t feel as alone with my story as there aren’t many other people in my life that are adopted. I find comfort in this podcast and listen to episodes pretty much every day! One day I might even feel brave enough to tell my story thanks to Damon and the fantastic job his editor Sara Fernandez does too. Thank you so much and I hope you keep producing episodes so everyone gets a chance to tell their story.”

Excellent
“As an NPE I have found this podcast extremely helpful as I can relate to many of these stories as I continue to heal and find peace.”

Not all adoptions are problematic
“I am an adoptive parent. My daughter was 2 months old when she was adopted internationally. She is now in her 30s. We were involved with the adoption agency throughout our daughter’s childhood. She is a grounded adult. I feel that this podcast only focuses on the negative aspects of the adoption experience. A balance of those involved with adoption who have had a positive experience would be welcome.”

Informative and interesting
“Listened to 3 episodes so far. As adoptive mother I find these conversations helpful because they give me perspective about how my infant adopted child May think about things. Questions I should be prepared to discuss and some of the things I need to overcome to allow him to grow.”

So helpful to hear these stories!
“Damon is a very good host- great questions and sounds like everyone’s friend. He has a good voice, which is essential for me in any podcast. As a birth mother, it’s very cathartic to hear the voices of adoptees and what the experience means to them.”

Powerful
“Damon handles these interviews with such compassion and asks the right questions with such tact and gentleness. I’m learning so much as I cry through these stories. Just curious do families listen or respond to the interviews?”

Amazing!!
“To adoptees who are currently searching, these stories can help you navigate your next steps when you finally connect with your birth families. God Speed!”

Thanks for enlightening me!
“I met you at the home of my cousins,Mike and Donna as my cousin Mike was transitioning from this life due to cancer. I began to listen to the podcast from that time forward. I have learned so much about an Adoptee’s journey that I never would have otherwise known. Also about how unfair the laws are! You’re an excellent interviewer and host. The flow and editing are impeccable. I am a musician and I also drive Lyft. Many days I binge on several episodes at a time. I also told one of my close friends about your podcast. She’s an Adoptee and she thanked me. Your story is amazing as well. I’m all in. Keep up the good work! Keith”

I found my tribe
“I am so grateful this podcast exist while I deal with my own adoptee and reunion feelings. Hearing these stories finally I know I’m okay, I’m not alone. I always felt so alone.”

Great insightful podcast
“This podcast has been very helpful during my own journey in finding my birth parents. Hearing other peoples stories about their journey helps you prepare for your journey.”

Blown Away
“I am an adoptee who has been in reunion for 35 years, which has been amazing, awful, and complicated, I LOVE this podcast. Sometimes when I listen I am saying "yes!" "that's right" "oh man, I feel you" out loud. I am truly blown away at how good this podcast is. Damon is the perfect host, compassionate, curious, validating, and unfailingly kind. I'm so grateful to have found this.”

Thank You
“This podcast has healed a lot of wounds I didn’t know I had. Recently found my biological family and it’s been a wonderful experience. My father did not know about my existence and is thrilled. My birth mother has no desire to meet me. Hearing other people’s stories has helped me with this experience. Thank you again Damon for all of your hard work and also for sharing your story! Rebecca”

Relating on levels beyond words.
“Extremely validating and supportive. There are parts in every story I relate to very strongly regardless of how different. There are many parallels in all of them. I find myself literally yelling H@LL YEAH often and in an onion cutting room at other times. This is an amazing podcast.”

Much needed and well done!
“It feels great to hear other adoptees stories and know that you are not alone. It can also give you an understanding of an adopted person's perspective if you yourself are not adopted or are a birth parent who gave up their child for adoption. Just like adoption there are a myriad of emotions involved in this powerful podcast.”

Great Podcast
“I adopted my kids 14 and 12 years ago. I have tried to be open with them about it. This podcast sheds new light on what they may one day feel about the situation. Great show! Great topic! Well done! Please don't stop.”

Such a great podcast!
“I love this podcast! As an adoptee who has struggled in reunion for two years, it’s so helpful to hear others talk about their experiences The shared bond adoptees share is so strong, it’s just that I had to wait almost 50 years to discover the adoptees tribe This wonderful podcast so helps with that And Damon does such a great job talking with people helping them to share their stories I’m hooked!!!”

I love you!!
“I’m so proud of you!! This was absolutely Wonderful and even though I know the story I was still captivated!! This was tremendous and I’m so honored to be your friend!! ❤️❤️”

I can’t turn it off! Love it!
“I am totally addicted to this podcast! Thank you to the brave people sharing their very personal stories. Each one I’ve heard has helped me in some way and has validated my feelings of my own adoption and search/reunion. Honestly it reminds me of the search and reunion support group I stopped attending because it was too far away - it’s great to have access to this on the go. Thank you Damon!”

Thank you
“Thank you so much for doing this! The work and love you put into this podcast has given me so much insight. I’m in my reunion with my birth father and his kids as well as my maternal grandparents and uncle. My birth mother isn’t quite ready yet and I can barely even remember the one conversation we did have. I’m holding out hope that one day she’ll come around and I’ll get a chance to meet my siblings on her side. Listening to other Adoptees navigating this crazy roller coaster has validated so many feels I’ve experienced in the last 4 months. Thank you thank you thank you!!”

I’m learning about my journey
“I am so touched by this series. Riveting, deep, meaningful, sometimes sad, mostly gloriously enlightening/enriching. I am changed. #adoptee #FindingHope”

Finding Hope
“I enjoy hearing from adoptees. The journeys shared on this podcast affirm for me that we are all in this together. Jamie finding Hope resonates with my adoption experience and reminds me that I’m not alone. I’ve listened to every episode and revisited a couple to take it all in again. Thank you to everyone for your participation in this fantastic resource.”

Laughter, tears, and love
“Who Am I Really? has become one of my favorite podcasts because each episode brings me insight about families, life choices, and love. The stories people share will make you laugh, cry, and hug your loved ones a little harder. I have deep admiration for the courage displayed on all sides of the adoption decision and I learn something new with every episode.”

My absolute favorite
"I’ve listened to several adoptee podcasts and ALWAYS come back to this one because it’s my FAVORITE! I love Damon’s approach and how he asks all the right questions and respects every story shared. This podcast has helped me come through my journey and feel more confident in my identity and the beautiful, complex story that makes me who I am. Maybe someday I’ll share my story and help others the way this podcast has helped me."

One of my favorites!
"I love this show!!! I’m not an adoptee but I have known adoptees throughout my life and I really appreciate being able to hear their voices! This is a wonderful podcast. I love the host!"

You Matter.
"No one will believe me. People will think I’ve lost my mind if I open my mouth. No one will understand. I try so hard to fit in, but I feel like I don’t belong anywhere or with anyone. If, like me, you’re an adoptee who’s experienced these thoughts once or twice (or thousands of times), then welcome home. Here, you’ll hear relatable stories from other adoptees, cheer on strangers whose lives may run parallel to yours, and see that you’re not alone & you do matter. Oh, and you’ll thank Damon for providing this fantastic forum forum for his fellow adoptees."

Insightful and interesting
"I am an older adoptee (63), I find myself increasingly drawn to researching my maternal and paternal family trees and seeking a reunion with each biological parent before my “backstory” is lost forever. This podcast not only gives me hope, it also gives me new perspectives to consider and apply to my own path. Damon is a great active listener, teasing out additional thoughts and details with compassion and insight. Although many stories have similar threads, each adoptee’s journey weaves its own tapestry and I am captivated throughout each episode. So glad I found this podcast. So grateful Damon provides adoptees with this platform. Damon, you rock!!!"

Superb and extraordinary
"This is an excellent podcast. Damon has given us as adoptees a platform to tell our story in a safe positive no judgement atmosphere. Damon’s calm manner draws out the details and he helps shine light into the dark corners, he has so much empathy for each adoptee and their own personal story comes out as he gently probes and prompts. If you are an adoptee you need to give this s serious listen."

Insight
"Your show gives me insight into my students’ lives who experience adoption."

This podcast is helping me embrace my own crazy story!
"This podcast is helping me embrace my own crazy story! I simply can not get enough of this podcast!!! I love the transparency & authenticity from the journeys shared …. I am encouraged and comforted in my own journey from so many that have gone before me!"

Thank you—
"For the empathy and maturity."

Thoughtful and Insightful
"Damon is kind but probing. Shining a spotlight on and giving adoptees a platform to share and help themselves and others heal is invaluable."

You helped me prepare
"Damon and every adoptee on this show helped me prepare for reunion. Thank you Damon and every other adoptee who's been brave enough to share their journey! Sending love and light!"

I’m not alone💜
"I truly appreciate your work. Listening to the podcast has helped me to relate to other adoptees, as I was feeling so alone in my grief and pain throughout my reunification. Thank you for all you do Damon!"

Finally!
"I’ve finally found a good podcast. You are a fantastic host..... most podcast hosts love to hear their own voice and ruin the conversation with like like like and um....they whine and grope the English language. They are impossible to listen to. Your voice is lovely and you are polite. Finally the truth about adoption has come to the light. Unfortunately.... people are sensitive and defensive and selfish and can’t handle the reality that there is only ONE way to have a baby and do it right. Only ONE way. Keep up the good work."

❤️
"As the parent of adult adoptees, this podcast has helped me understand the many faces and facets of adoption. It’s opened doors for deeper conversations and better relationships. Grateful for it."

Love the podcast!
"I love this! Hearing all the different stories! I find my self crying. I am adopted and can relate to so many stories and feelings and like relating to other people knowing its not just me. I had a half success story.. and a good adopted life! With mom! And found birth mom! I think I will write in. I had a great adopted mom who was left after adopting 4 kids and having 1 in he middle biological. I was youngest and as soon as adoption was finalized adopted dad went to work and didn’t come back and no financial help!!"

Unique Podcast Approach
"I find Damon’s detective style approach intriguing and engaging. He showcases each adoptee’s story with excitement, as well as with empathy and understanding. Great podcast!"

Very insightful interviewer
"Listening to a few of these podcasts, I find Damon Davis to be an outstanding interviewer and listener. His interest and empathy to adult adoptees as well as birth parents and adoptive parents is real! Thank you Damon!"

Love Damon’s podcasts
"I am a birth mother in reunion with my daughter, we have definitely had our ups and downs. I love hearing from other adoptees and how they feel about certain things. Keeps me a little more in the know of how she may feel about things. I want her to be more a part of my life with her 5 other half siblings, but she seems to stand back. Sometimes she wants to be a part and other times she doesn’t. I just am trying to be available when she does want to be a part. Thank you Damon for hosting these interviews. I enjoy them so much, keep up the good work."

Valuable Resource
"As an adoptee, I am extremely grateful to have found this podcast which has been an invaluable resource to me in my personal journey and is a necessary contribution to the genre of adoptee media. The interview style is conversational and sensitive yet profound and deep. Thank you so much for creating this podcast, sharing your story and those of others and I look forward to every new episode!"

Great Show but….
"Still enjoy the show."

In a word....fascinating!
"Interesting subject matter + quality production."

Voices of Adoptees
"I am a social worker, adoptee and birth mother and I am loving the wide range of stories told in their own voice and put together so well by Damon Davis! Thank you for what you do as well. I've listened to many of your podcasts and they helped me too, so thank you. I hope this helps somebody.”

Sometimes hard to listen to but extremely valuable
"I’m an adoptive mom of teens. This podcast has been very helpful to me in understanding elements of adoption that my kids may be experiencing. I recommend it for all adoptive parents as well as adoptees. I believe it would also be valuable to birth parents who placed kids for adoptions, but I will leave it to an adoptive parent to weigh in on that aspect, as I do not not wish to speak for others. At any rate, this is a “big experience” podcast. Episodes stay with me for days. I recommend it unequivocally."

Amazing, insightful, helpful
"This is an amazing platform to hear other adoptees discuss their journey and to help other adoptees realize we are not alone. This podcast has helped me so much. As an LDA, I can still relate to adoptees that grew up knowing they were adopted because it helps validate feelings I had growing up but had no explanation until now. Damon is a great host and you can feel how passionate he is about helping the adoptee community."

Not Adopted
"I’m not adopted, but I still love this show! Every episode is touching."

Great stories by a great interviewer
"This podcast is amazing and packed with great info for adoptees, and others in this ecosystem. I really value Damon’s approach to interviewing and even asking the tough questions. Excited for future episodes and to share this podcast with others!"

Love this podcast
"One of the best podcasts for adoptees. Great stories, and a very kind and understanding host. I hope he’s doing okay!"

Informative and interesting
"Listened to 3 episodes so far. As adoptive mother I find these conversations helpful because they give me perspective about how my infant adopted child May think about things. Questions I should be prepared to discuss and some of the things I need to overcome to allow him to grow."

Excellent
"As an NPE I have found this podcast extremely helpful as I can relate to many of these stories as I continue to heal and find peace."

Not all adoptions are problematic
"I am an adoptive parent. My daughter was 2 months old when she was adopted internationally. She is now in her 30s. We were involved with the adoption agency throughout our daughter’s childhood. She is a grounded adult. I feel that this podcast only focuses on the negative aspects of the adoption experience. A balance of those involved with adoption who have had a positive experience would be welcome."

So helpful to hear these stories!
"Damon is a very good host- great questions and sounds like everyone’s friend. He has a good voice, which is essential for me in any podcast. As a birth mother, it’s very cathartic to hear the voices of adoptees and what the experience means to them."

Powerful
"Damon handles these interviews with such compassion and asks the right questions with such tact and gentleness. I’m learning so much as I cry through these stories. Just curious do families listen or respond to the interviews?"

Amazing!!
"To adoptees who are currently searching, these stories can help you navigate your next steps when you finally connect with your birth families. God Speed!"

Thanks for enlightening me!
"I met you at the home of my cousins,Mike and Donna as my cousin Mike was transitioning from this life due to cancer. I began to listen to the podcast from that time forward. I have learned so much about an Adoptee’s journey that I never would have otherwise known. Also about how unfair the laws are! You’re an excellent interviewer and host. The flow and editing are impeccable. I am a musician and I also drive Lyft. Many days I binge on several episodes at a time. I also told one of my close friends about your podcast. She’s an Adoptee and she thanked me. Your story is amazing as well. I’m all in.Keep up the good work!"

Mixed
"Great concept, but the host talks over the interviewee."

I found my tribe
"I am so grateful this podcast exist while I deal with my own adoptee and reunion feelings. Hearing these stories finally I know I’m okay, I’m not alone. I always felt so alone."

Great insightful podcast
"This podcast has been very helpful during my own journey in finding my birth parents. Hearing other peoples stories about their journey helps you prepare for your journey."

Blown Away
"I am an adoptee who has been in reunion for 35 years, which has been amazing, awful, and complicated, I LOVE this podcast. Sometimes when I listen I am saying "yes!" "that's right" "oh man, I feel you" out loud. I am truly blown away at how good this podcast is. Damon is the perfect host, compassionate, curious, validating, and unfailingly kind. I'm so grateful to have found this."

Thank You
"This podcast has healed a lot of wounds I didn’t know I had. Recently found my biological family and it’s been a wonderful experience. My father did not know about my existence and is thrilled. My birth mother has no desire to meet me. Hearing other people’s stories has helped me with this experience. Thank you again Damon for all of your hard work and also for sharing your story! Rebecca "

Relating on levels beyond words.
"Extremely validating and supportive. There are parts in every story I relate to very strongly regardless of how different. There are many parallels in all of them. I find myself literally yelling H@LL YEAH often and in an onion cutting room at other times. This is an amazing podcast."

Much needed and well done!
"It feels great to hear other adoptees stories and know that you are not alone. It can also give you an understanding of an adopted person's perspective if you yourself are not adopted or are a birth parent who gave up their child for adoption. Just like adoption there are a myriad of emotions involved in this powerful podcast."

Great Podcast
"I adopted my kids 14 and 12 years ago. I have tried to be open with them about it. This podcast sheds new light on what they may one day feel about the situation. Great show! Great topic! Well done! Please don't stop."

Such a great podcast!
"I love this podcast! As an adoptee who has struggled in reunion for two years, it’s so helpful to hear others talk about their experiences The shared bond adoptees share is so strong, it’s just that I had to wait almost 50 years to discover the adoptees tribe This wonderful podcast so helps with that And Damon does such a great job talking with people helping them to share their stories I’m hooked!!!"

I can’t turn it off! Love it!
"I am totally addicted to this podcast! Thank you to the brave people sharing their very personal stories. Each one I’ve heard has helped me in some way and has validated my feelings of my own adoption and search/reunion. Honestly it reminds me of the search and reunion support group I stopped attending because it was too far away - it’s great to have access to this on the go. Thank you Damon!"

Thank you
"Thank you so much for doing this! The work and love you put into this podcast has given me so much insight. I’m in my reunion with my birth father and his kids as well as my maternal grandparents and uncle. My birth mother isn’t quite ready yet and I can barely even remember the one conversation we did have. I’m holding out hope that one day she’ll come around and I’ll get a chance to meet my siblings on her side. Listening to other Adoptees navigating this crazy roller coaster has validated so many feels I’ve experienced in the last 4 months. Thank you thank you thank you!!"

I’m learning about my journey
"I am so touched by this series. Riveting, deep, meaningful, sometimes sad, mostly gloriously enlightening/enriching. I am changed. #adoptee #FindingHope"

Finding Hope
"I enjoy hearing from adoptees. The journeys shared on this podcast affirm for me that we are all in this together. Jamie finding Hope resonates with my adoption experience and reminds me that I’m not alone. I’ve listened to every episode and revisited a couple to take it all in again. Thank you to everyone for your participation in this fantastic resource."

Laughter, tears, and love
"Who Am I Really? has become one of my favorite podcasts because each episode brings me insight about families, life choices, and love. The stories people share will make you laugh, cry, and hug your loved ones a little harder. I have deep admiration for the courage displayed on all sides of the adoption decision and I learn something new with every episode."

Oh wow, that's so kind!
"Thank you for sharing with me and allowing me to share my story, it was such a liberating & cathartic experience. I appreciate you and the work you're doing on behalf of our fellow adoptees and I'm looking forward to future podcast episodes. Have a good evening!"

I am incredibly grateful for the work you are doing!!
"You may absolutely include quotes that I made, and include my name if you want to as well. You are changing the way adoptees to feel seen and heard, and I am incredibly grateful for the work you are doing!!"

Your podcast is powerful.
"Elevating the voices of our community and spreading awareness of the impact of adoption and the complexity of reunion is a noble and necessary cause. Thank you so much for the work you do."

The lies, the deceit, the trauma, the abuse, the secrets.
“Listening to your show is so good because you give voice to the voiceless. And your own voice of your experience. You shine a light on what people are not willing to talk about ”

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