A Late Discovery Adoptee: From Hidden Identity to Advocacy with Melissa, the Adoption Educator

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Cate & Ty Break It Down

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Join Tyler and Catelynn Baltierra, one of the OG couples from MTV's 16 and Pregnant and Teen Mom, who showcased adoption first-hand, as they dive into life beyond reality TV. They share the ups, downs, and everything in between of marriage, parenthood, and personal growth. With candid stories, celebrity guests, and lots of laughs, Tyler and Catelynn explore how they navigate the spotlight, raise a family, and stay strong as a couple. Cate & Ty: Break It Down! is a weekly fix of heartwarming moments, behind-the-scenes tea, and a whole lot of love.

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A Late Discovery Adoptee: From Hidden Identity to Advocacy with Melissa, the Adoption Educator

Cate & Ty Break It Down

58 minutes 14 seconds

2 weeks ago

A Late Discovery Adoptee: From Hidden Identity to Advocacy with Melissa, the Adoption Educator

Cate & Ty sit down with Melissa Guida-Richards, an Adoption Educator and transracial late discovery international adoptee. Melissa shares her adoption journey, revealing the complexities and challenges of discovering her adoption at 19 after a lifetime of being raised as an Italian-Portuguese. Melissa opens up about the profound impact it had on her sense of self, how she dove into educating herself about the trauma of maternal separation, and the multi-billion dollar adoption industry. Melissa also delves into the nuances of transracial adoption, the importance of acknowledging a child's heritage, and the often-unseen struggles faced by adoptees. She shares her eventual reconnection with her birth mother in Colombia and other siblings who were also placed for adoption. Learn more about Melissa's work and her book "What White Parents Should Know About Transracial Adoption" at adopteethoughts.com. Follow her on social media @adoptee_thoughts Thank you to our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.