Episode 3 | Adoption Was Supposed to Save Me
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The host reflects on her adoption and the challenges she faced with her adopted family. Sirel discusses the abuse she endured and the impact it had on her mental and emotional well-being. The conversation highlights experiences with lying and the reasons behind it. The host shares how having a job at such a young age provided a temporary escape from her difficult home life. The conversation also touches on a traumatic encounter with an older man and the conflicting emotions it evoked. Despite the hardships, the host demonstrates resilience and a desire for healing.
Chapitres
1. Introduction and Reflections on Adoption (00:00:00)
2. Challenges and Abuse in the Adopted Family (00:02:58)
3. Escaping Through Work (00:08:53)
4. Traumatic Encounter and Conflicting Emotions (00:11:51)
5. Struggles with Identity (00:15:00)
6. Daily Struggles and Coping Mechanisms (00:19:01)
7. Escalation of Abuse and Seeking Help (00:25:12)
8. Resilience and Seeking a Better Life (00:28:55)
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