Key Takeaways
- Adoption is a beautiful journey but often begins with loss, impacting a child’s emotional experience.
- Loss of connection to biological families can lead to unresolved trauma that manifests in different stages of life.
- At Chosen, relational connection is key to healing and helping children thrive, and that’s why we provide tools and support to guide families through the complexities of adoption.
Adoption is a beautiful, life-changing event. Yet, it is often born out of profound loss. As Julie Etter, a mother of five (two adopted, three biological), poignantly says, “Adoption begins with a death, and it’s the death of a relationship.” This sentiment, while difficult to hear, reflects a common reality—many adopted children experience a severed connection with their birth parents.
Big Changes, Big Emotions, Big Behaviors
The loss of connection to biological family can leave deep emotional wounds that resurface at various stages of life. Adoption alters a child’s identity and children often lack the language to express the complex emotions they’re feeling, which can bring new challenges.
These big emotions can sometimes manifest as difficult behaviors, adding layers of complexity to the journey.
The Power of Relational Connection
At Chosen, we understand how essential it is to work through these emotions and address any trauma that may be present. Unresolved trauma can leak into other relationships and can derail us on our healing journeys.
We believe the key to healing is relational connection.
Every day, our team helps parents and caregivers focus on building strong, healing connections with their children. When these connections are prioritized, children have the opportunity to grow into healthy, thriving adults.
That’s why at Chosen, we not only celebrate the beauty of adoption, but also openly address the difficult realities that accompany it. We provide parents and caregivers with the tools and support they need to keep moving forward, even when the path feels uncertain.
Reach out to Chosen today, and let us walk alongside you in building stronger, healing connections within your family.
