THE ADOPTEE NEXT DOOR - "What Is a Late Discovery Adoptee?"

Episode 6: The impacts of being told that you were adopted late in life are far reaching. One Late Discovery Adoptee (LDA) says "It feels like a cruel joke. Finding out that you are adopted late in life destroys part of your identity and turns your life upside down." Some parents think they are protecting their child by not telling them. However, finding out as an adult is undoubtedly a shock and for many LDA's they can't help but wonder what else their parents' may have lied about?
But Jay Johnson, and LDA himself, sees it differently. He explains how he differentiates a secret versus a lie.

[@Miznew]

My favourite episode. So refreshing to hear Jay and to hear that he is so at peace and so accepting of his situation. 😊

[@chesterjackson5231]

Another great interview Angela your guest has a fascinating story and you teased out every ounce you could. Mr. Johnson sounds like he has already been blessed in his life and I suspect your probing will play a part of blessings to come. Good work both of you. Thank you Mr. Johnson for your candor and courage. Wishing you peace.

[@insoromanoworries7923]

For real best episode so far. Ignorance can be bliss. Idk what time, hospital I was born at. Who cares.

[@dawnatgiftsforlife3032]

Angela is trying to foster negative emotions. Jay is awesome!!!

[@insoromanoworries7923]

You are absolutely right. After going down the rabbit hole with this podcast I am considering not adopting anymore.

[@marikathrynhendrix999]

Really wonderful episode. I love them all. Very different perspective he has. I am grateful he shared because as you said we're all different and it takes courage to share your personal story. As an adoptee I relate to both of your experiences; the curiosity and having and needing to know more. I also relate to feeling aversion to some of the extreme negativity or intensity that can come from adoptees. I think this interview is something that Jay may reflect on in the future as he explores his adoption and I hope the letter writer comes forward. Keep up the good work Angela! So much to learn from each podcast.

[@MissBellaboo702]

My entire family knew. I was 51 when I found out. I can so relate to this.

[@truthspeaksfreedom1810]

Great episode, I'm also a LDA and if Jay needs someone to connect that has had a common experience I'm here. You can find my contact info in latest podcast video. Please make him aware of the Fog.

[@wichisworld]

What is the fog?

[@truthspeaksfreedom1810]

@@wichisworld Please see my latest Podcast Episode. It's when you still think that Adoption is perfect.

[@6ftofpurebrownsugar]

The only way a secret can stay alive, is if you feed it with lies

[@dawnatgiftsforlife3032]

He is a phenomenal man and human being and Angela is very condescending and trying to make a negative issue for this self assured man.
Angela appears most insecure about who she is . The bigger issue is your life’s soul journey not the limitations of genetics . Angela obviously had white adoptive parents!

[@sobeliever1638]

Lots of people love Lays chips. I doubt that ia a genetic connection but a nice similarity.

[@wichisworld]

I am in Guatemala. I am in the process of become an adoptive mom. I am almost certain that my children will be a different race than I am. We do not have a say in that. I am expecting them with all my Love. But my heart aches thinking that they may face a bigger trauma for not being adopted in a family with the same race and all what it brings for them.

[@wichisworld]

I am White and my adopted kids are very likely to be indiginous. We have prepare to celebrate their culture, to learn about it and to embarace it. But what we can do to the constant reminder about their adoption