7. Sophie: Reflections of a UK Adoptee
From Not Made In China by Shaosheen Jewel-Quirk
February 3, 2026 · 1h 3m · Season 1 · Episode 7
About this episode
Sophie, a UK adoptee, shares her positive experiences with her adoptive family and reflects on the complexities of adoption.
In today's episode, Shaosheen sits down with Sophie, a UK adoptee. Sophie discusses the positive experiences she had with her adoptive family and the supportive environment they created. She reflects on the complexities of being adopted, including feelings about her birth parents and the misconceptions surrounding adoption.
People in this episode
Host: Shaosheen Jewel-Quirk
Guest: Sophie
Topics covered
- adoption
- family
- identity
- birth parents
- supportive environment
Keywords
- adoption
- UK adoptee
- adoptive family
- birth parents
- misconceptions
Mentioned in this episode
Places: UK
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