A TwiceAdopted Person’s Path Toward Wholeness with Julian WashioCollette Ep 131

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I started meditating a lot, and eventually doing retreats, eventually going to monasteries, spending some time in a Zen Buddhist meditation center. So, yeah, I think that's kind of where I took my pain, my anguish, my existential questions, and I think there's some ambiguity there. I think there's also a kind of escapism, because I didn't know how to connect with the world or address questions that other people my age were addressing. Like livelihood, relationships, family. I just sat on a cushion. - Julian Washio Collette • • Can you imagine the weight of not belonging and carrying the trauma of multiple abandonments? The struggle to find a sense of identity and stability after being adopted and then relinquished and adopted again is incredibly challenging. The lack of control over your own story and the feeling of being failed by the system can leave deep emotional scars. Julian's life story will help you understand the impacts of relinquishment, and will make you aware of the importance of finding support and community to help navigate the complexities of adoption. • • =============== • • 📆 Community Calendar: UnravelingAdoption.com/Calendar • • ✨Healing the Adoption Constellation database: UnravelingAdoption.com/Healing • • 💌Sign up for our Unraveling Adoption email list: http://eepurl.com/hVIAVX • • =============== • • In this episode, you will be able to: • • Understand the unique challenges of being a double adoptee and how it shapes one's identity. • • Explore the profound impact of abandonment and abuse on adoptees and their journey to healing. • • Gain insight into the complexities of adoption and the importance of understanding its nuances. • • Discover the need for better support systems for adoptees and how it can positively impact their lives. • • Learn about the lifelong impact of multiple abandonments and how it shapes the adoptee's perspective and experiences. • • My special guest is Julian Washio-Collette • • Julian Washio-Collette, a former Catholic monk currently residing in Portland, Oregon, is our guest for this episode. As a double adoptee, Julian's personal journey of being adopted as an infant and then again at the age of nine provides a unique perspective on the complexities of adoption. With a passion for writing about spirituality, adoption, and healing, Julian's insights and experiences contribute to a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by individuals impacted by adoption or abandonment. His story sheds light on the resilience and strength needed to navigate such intricate circumstances, making him a valuable voice in the conversation around adoption. • • =============== • • The resources mentioned in this episode are: • • Visit Julian's blog site called Peregrine Adoptee to read his insightful writings about spirituality, adoption, and healing: peregrineadoptee.wordpress.com • • Explore the Unraveling Adoption website to find information about upcoming events, webinars, and workshops related to adoption and healing, including Mee Ok Icaro's upcoming webinar about Sacred Plant Medicine 101 for the Adoption Constellation: unravelingadoption.com/events • • =============== • • Other Resources: • • APtitude Support Group for Adoptive Parents Facing Adoption’s Challenges: UnravelingAdoption.com/APtitude • • Other Parents Like Me - oplm.com • • Heather Ross - Life Coaching for Parents who have a child struggling with addiction: https://heatherrosscoaching.com/ • • =============== • • Unique Challenges of Double Adoptees The unique challenges faced by double adoptees like Julian Washio-Collette are centered around the absence of family continuity and frequent displacement. The uncertainty, disconnection, and confusion induced by double adoptions can leave deep psychological scars. Their unprecedented experiences urge us to shed light on the hidden complexities of double adoption and foster understanding about their distinct needs and perspectives. • • =============== • • Unraveling Adoption is produced and hosted by Beth Syverson • • Music written and performed by Joseph Nakao • • Email questions or comments to [email protected] • • Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube • • Support Unraveling Adoption on Patreon: Patreon.com/UnravelingAdoption • • Check out our website: www.UnravelingAdoption.com • • Create your own podcast through Libsyn: https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo_code... • • =============== • • The key moments in this episode are: • 00:00:00 - Introduction and Background • 00:01:21 - Julian's Early Life • 00:05:16 - Second Adoption and Family Dynamics • 00:09:29 - Support Systems and Coping Mechanisms • 00:11:55 - Surviving and Coping • 00:13:32 - Early Years and Spiritual Exploration • 00:15:28 - Escaping Into Spirituality • 00:17:13 - Transition to Catholicism and Monastic Life • 00:19:24 - Cultural Inheritance and Homecoming • 00:23:19 - The Impact of Closed Adoptions

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