Alex: An Accident of Birth
About this episode
Alex Blum shares his journey of discovering his biological brothers and reflects on the adoptee experience.
At sixty, Alex Blum discovered he was the eldest of four biological brothers he never knew existed, after decades of secrecy left him without answers about his origins despite always knowing he was adopted. Raised in privilege yet feeling deeply disconnected, Blum reflects in An Accident of Birth on the universal adoptee experience—exploring identity, alienation, and the lifelong search for belonging.
People in this episode
Hosts: Louise Browne, Sarah Reinhardt
Guest: Alex Blum
Topics covered
- adoption
- identity
- alienation
- belonging
- family
- biological relationships
Keywords
- adoption
- biological brothers
- identity
- alienation
- belonging
- secrecy
- family
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