EP 5: Finding My Biological Sister 25 Years Later

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ก.ย. 2024
  • In this week’s episode, I was joined by a woman I just met 7 years ago…my sister Akeelah. Throughout our discussion, we chatted about familial troubles, the story of how my estranged uncle told me that I was adopted, and the effects that my adoption has had on our entire family. As we dive deeper into each topic, I was able to shed light on my journey in finding my birth family and touch on how similar we are even though we grew up in different households.
    Tune in and see how our crazy yet beautiful family tree has allowed us to form an amazing and loving bond that can’t be broken.
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  • @mayastephens-aliyy8588
    @mayastephens-aliyy8588 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

    Hailey talks so much like Akeelah. This has been one of my favorite episodes thus far. ❤

  • @trulyt247
    @trulyt247 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

    Andre looks like your sister. But “we’re ninjas” was the cutest and funniest thing ever 😂😂😂

    • @lb1798
      @lb1798 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What does that mean?

  • @kimberlyhunter1677
    @kimberlyhunter1677 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    This sister bond is everything! ❤

  • @toniciahubbard9126
    @toniciahubbard9126 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I bet it was such a relief for Ariel to know she isn't just weird and that her traits actually come from somewhere.

  • @WindyCitySlots
    @WindyCitySlots 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    I’ve been wondering how your relationship with the brothers is since the wedding. Hopefully one day yourself, the parents and brothers can have a sit down. You are 100% valid in your feelings and reaction. Their son is missing out on a great aunt, and your kids are missing out on a cousin and uncles. Having a village is important.

  • @blessingyama356
    @blessingyama356 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    I'm hoping you can have your birth mom and sister together at the same time for a story time

  • @rodnishastyles
    @rodnishastyles 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Man I have so many questions..... Did your "house hold" parents apologize to you? How did they feel that you decided to have a relationship with your birth mom? Did your Nanna apologize to you and your birth mom? Where is your biological dad? Do you feel like you belong since meeting your biological family? Like do you feel that void had been filled? I pray for do much healing for all parties and nothing less than healthy relationships going forward! 🥰 Thank you for sharing your story!

  • @tracey-annlawrence9944
    @tracey-annlawrence9944 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Wow, I am so glad you found your biological tribe. I agree with your take on the wedding and your decision after. ☮️❤

  • @esther1671
    @esther1671 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Great episode Ariel, I think it would be great to have all your bio siblings on with your oldest kids

  • @kahziajohnson2233
    @kahziajohnson2233 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This episode made me feel so seen! I am adopted and I struggle with it on so many levels! Thank you for sharing your story!

  • @lovelytee912chapman9
    @lovelytee912chapman9 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I really wish i could find my brother from my father. I cant ask any questions because our father died. The only memory of him i have is his 1st or 2nd bday. Im was like 19-20 yrs ( i think) i will be 50years old on Christmas 😢

  • @MemphisLex901
    @MemphisLex901 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    It’s sad in the black community we don’t just apologize and change behavior that led to the fall out. No let’s be disrespectful and then come back with some dumb stuff like oh is the fridge still in the house smh funny but true

    • @shawnapraey
      @shawnapraey 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Is the fridge still in the house 😭😂. No but this is 1000% true ‼️‼️‼️

  • @toniciahubbard9126
    @toniciahubbard9126 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    The fact that he let his new wife's family disrespect his parents is wild

  • @brooklynqueen4767
    @brooklynqueen4767 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    What was done to you at the wedding was so wrong and completely unnecessary. It’s obvious that was fueled by nothing but hate and it’s so messed up that people we love do things like this and we just have to deal with it

    • @beingjanay
      @beingjanay 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I never understood what really happened. I remember her on IG talking about it and I was like wait what!!! I remember they drove all the way there and then stopped from going and being in the wedding. And now they aren’t talking and she has t been able to meet her Neice/nephew. It hurt my heart when she said that

  • @ToneyRocks
    @ToneyRocks 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    More Akeelah!! Her voice was so smooth and calming lol

  • @tamikacampbell713
    @tamikacampbell713 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    As an Aquarius ♒️ I cried throughout this episode ❤️

  • @brittanidavis4877
    @brittanidavis4877 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you for your transparency! You are helping so many people!✨💕

  • @willieswife4339
    @willieswife4339 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Great podcast, with great topics!

  • @aiesha726
    @aiesha726 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I just love yall story everything literary worked out perfect

  • @dabosslady76cs
    @dabosslady76cs 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This was beautiful. Beautiful sisters.

  • @WindyCitySlots
    @WindyCitySlots 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Wooowwww! We’re ninjas 😂😂😂

  • @y.felder1778
    @y.felder1778 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great Episode. Keep up the great work.

  • @lb1798
    @lb1798 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    19:00 So Sweet❤❤❤❤❤

  • @soe2491
    @soe2491 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I got adopted at age 10
    I didn't kno I had a sister til last yr of May , i found my older sis , I'm now 33
    I'm lookin for my 2nd biological sister

  • @Iamher238
    @Iamher238 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great Podcast 😍

  • @tee3995
    @tee3995 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Both of you are beautiful 🤎🤎

  • @qweenanna23
    @qweenanna23 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This the story I been wating for now I have questions

  • @theycallmedopeness
    @theycallmedopeness 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I nervous poop too it’s a real thing lol

  • @brittanyglanton8012
    @brittanyglanton8012 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Where can we find the original adoption story?

  • @akelawilson9496
    @akelawilson9496 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Heyyyyy my name is Akela also❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @eileenwatt8283
    @eileenwatt8283 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Arielle has biological brothers that the kids can bond with. The adoptive ones don't have the same traits. Traits are genetics.

  • @DL-go7xj
    @DL-go7xj 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Between the house situation with your parents and this story about your brothers, it looks like you are the only decent person in your adopted family 🤦🏽‍♀️

  • @chicenalee4459
    @chicenalee4459 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    #team Aquarius all day. We'll cry at the drop of a hat, BUT WE ARE TOUGH

  • @thealleyway6828
    @thealleyway6828 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Do you.still consider your adoptive mom your mom or do you consider your biological mom your mom?
    Do you resent your adoptive parents for not telling you?

    • @eileenwatt8283
      @eileenwatt8283 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's a silly question. A mother is the person who nurtures, love, changes diaper and is there for all the sickness and wellness.
      Did her biological mom do that? No.. Her mom is the one who adopted her.

    • @thealleyway6828
      @thealleyway6828 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @eileenwatt8283 and I guess you are just a silly person for that statement.

  • @foodforthesoul4936
    @foodforthesoul4936 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Waiiittt 😂 😂 I’m crying at the eyes only
    Comment 😶
    😂

  • @glamgetter1910
    @glamgetter1910 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Oh hell no, they did you dirty at the wedding. I’m pissed for you !!!

  • @moecampbell9808
    @moecampbell9808 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It was meant for you to find your biological family

  • @willieswife4339
    @willieswife4339 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

  • @iMacNoMakeup
    @iMacNoMakeup 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    You are wrong about hand foot and mouth anyone can catch hand foot and mouth not just babies it’s just most common in children under 5 because of the daycare setting My daughter caught it and so did I at 30. It can spread just the same with adults if caught so I don’t think your brother was wrong to exclude you from the wedding because who wants hand foot and mouth on their honey moon

    • @nobodynoone9838
      @nobodynoone9838 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      this is true mom dads grown uos can catch it. but brother is still wrong.

    • @iMacNoMakeup
      @iMacNoMakeup 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@nobodynoone9838 yeah he went a little bit extreme but still I wouldn’t want anyone with anything contagious at my event on my day the wedding was for the married couple it was their day

    • @aiesha726
      @aiesha726 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      True but she said she'll stay just let mom and dad go but since they all rode together the brother said no....now that's over the top on such a important day smh

    • @iMacNoMakeup
      @iMacNoMakeup 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@aiesha726 yeah because everyone in the car was in contact with the person with the contagious rash

    • @aiesha726
      @aiesha726 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @iMacNoMakeup I guess but family is family I couldn't do my family like that on any day wedding graduation...we just gonna pray we don't catch nothing

  • @toniciahubbard9126
    @toniciahubbard9126 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It seems like her parents are facilitating that divide and they feed her brothers pettiness