Late Discovery Adoption: I Was 27 When I Learned the Truth
From Adopt Perspective Adoption Podcast by Dr Jo-Ann Sparrow for Jigsaw Queensland
April 14, 2026 · 37 min · Season 6 · Episode 8
About this episode
Caroline Liesegang shares her journey of discovering her adoption at 27 and the emotional complexities that followed.
In this episode, Jo Sparrow speaks with Caroline Liesegang about her journey of discovering her adoption at the age of 27. Caroline shares her experiences growing up in a family where all siblings were adopted but none were told the truth. The conversation delves into the emotional impact of secrecy, the complexities of trust in relationships, and the challenges of navigating family dynamics after such a revelation. Caroline reflects on her reunion with her biological family and the ongoing struggles with identity and belonging, offering insights for others who may find themselves in similar situations. Chapters 00:00 The Journey of Discovery 04:39 The Impact of Secrecy 09:48 Navigating Trust and Relationships 15:17 Conversations with Adoptive Parents 20:07 Reunion with Biological Family 25:15 Reflections on Identity and Belonging 30:20 Understanding the Wider Experience This episode will resonate with adopted adults, late discovery adopted people, parents who lost children to adoption, siblings, adoptive parents, practitioners, and anyone seeking a deeper, more honest understanding of the lifelong impacts of adoption. If this conversation resonates, subscribe for more honest…
People in this episode
Host: Jo Sparrow
Guest: Caroline Liesegang
Topics covered
- late discovery adoption
- emotional impact of secrecy
- trust in relationships
- family dynamics
- identity and belonging
- reunion with biological family
Keywords
- adoption
- identity
- family dynamics
- trust
- secrecy
- reunion
- belonging
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