Chapter 13-Why the search, if you already have a family?

Chapter 13-Why the search, if you already have a family?

From Nothing personal by Natalie K

November 14, 2023 · 16 min

About this episode

The episode explores the complexities of identity and the search for biological origins, particularly in the context of adoption and internalized racism.

“Identity is a right Naty” “The truth about your origin is your right Natalie” From the outside it is so obvious, so clear. Especially for everyone who grew up knowing their biological origin. Every so often I come across a series or movie where one of the characters is adopted and shortly after the viewer is presented with that truth, the character goes in search of their biological origin.  Without any problem, they get on a bus, train, plane, whatever, they arrive at their destination, knock on the door, one of the parents or relatives appears, they even sometimes do a DNA tests, and they continue then on their way integrating their new reality. That easy. And the family that raised them either helps them, or supports them, or never even finds out about the search. One can see a little bit of conflict, but nothing out of this world. Unconsciously all viewers think “of course they have to search, how can they go through life without knowing who they are?” Of course we have to search. How can we walk through life without knowing who we are? But then, what is stopping us? Or better said, then, what stopped me? I already said that one of the great challenges was confronting…

People in this episode

Hosts: Natalie, Natalie K

Topics covered

  • identity
  • adoption
  • biological origin
  • internalized racism
  • self-worth
  • European colonialism

Keywords

  • identity
  • adoption
  • biological origin
  • internalized racism
  • self-worth
  • European colonialism

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