Exploring ’Belonging Matters’: Adoption, Family, and Identity- With Julie McGue

Rising Above Podcast

"Belonging Matters" by Julie Ryan McGue is a heartfelt exploration of adoption, family, and the search for belonging. McGue, an adoptee from the Baby Scoop Era, shares her story triggered by a breast biopsy that led her on a quest to find her birth parents. While the information she discovered was valuable, her emotional connection with her biological family remained elusive. McGue discusses the emotional challenges and highlights the obstacles adoptees faced during mid-twentieth-century adoptions. She also addresses the stress and potential disappointment in the search for biological relatives. Her narrative resonates with countless adoptees and offers a sense of belonging to those with similar experiences. This book is a must-read for adoptees and their families, shedding light on the complex dynamics of adoption and the human need for connection. It provides profound insights into the pursuit of identity, belonging, and the enduring human spirit. Rising Above Podcast https://juliemcgueauthor.com/