On this episode, Christian Markeey shares his adoption story from the Lakota Sioux Tribe in South Dakota. He was one of eight children being raised by parents that were both alcoholics. Christian shares what it was like to start life in the midst of chaos, but then meeting his adoptive mother at age 4. It was a couple of years later when his life would change forever. She was able to fully adopt him and bring him to Arizona. Though he did love and attach to her, he deeply missed his biological family. He shares about those conflicting emotions that many adoptees feel. He talks about searching for his Native American roots and how he overcame suicidal thoughts and alcoholism. This episode is an inspiring story and helps us understand the adoptee’s journey. Christian is now married and has 2 daughters. His best advice to adoptive parents is to remember “your presence means more than you can know.” He encourages those thinking of adopting to pursue what is in your heart because though adoption is tough, he is overwhelmingly grateful for his journey.
Extraordinary Adoption: Marlin and Lisa’s Story on Adopting Children with Special Needs [S6E9]
Infertility and Infant Loss: Kim Kriesel Shares her Experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor [S6E8]
"What is Your Story?” Lynn Deiulis Shares her Story as an Adopted Person [S6E7]
The Hands and Feet: Delivering Help and Hope Josh and Bailey’s Adoption Story [S6E6]
Ukraine, Foster Care, Infant and Embryo Adoption: Liz and Michael's Story [S6E5]
Creating PairTree: Jaime and Erin Quick's Adoption Story [S6E4]
Never Give Up: Zach and Richelle’s Adoption Story [S6E3]
From Loss to Love: Chris and Ruthie Lydon's Story [S6E2]
Welcome Back ADOPTION NOW [S6E1]
Noah and April Say Goodbye to Season 5: With Special Guest AJ [S5E18]
Abortion vs. Adoption: Adrian Collins Shares Her Experience [S5E17]
Adoption in the Church: Aaron and Kelli's Story [S5E16]
Our Road to Adoption: Earl and Rebecca’s Story from the UK [S5E15]
An Adoptive Mother’s Intuition: How Nicole Ketchum Found her Daughter Lulu [S5E14]
How Being Adopted Led to Becoming an Adoption Therapist: Kathy Mackecheny’s Story [S5E13]
From Social Worker to Adoptive Mom: Veronica Arteaga’s Story [S5E12]
Adoption Lessons Learned: Natalie Marcotte’s Challenging Second Adoption [S5E11]
Adoption Scam: Matt & Laura Trayte’s Devastating Story [S5E10]
Mrs. Colorado 2016 Erica Shield’s Amazing Adoption Story [S5E9]
Celebrating 3 Years of ADOPTION NOW! [S5E8]
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