18. Understanding the Power of Racial Identity for Transracial Adoptees with Milton Washington
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***This episode contains themes of self harm, some mild language, and other concepts that may be sensitive to listeners.***
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Milton Washington leads a number of ventures as he shares a powerful narrative of an identity formed through transnational and transracial experiences. In this episode, he sheds light on the unique origin to his story, and how he learned to grow into his own identity with pride. Listeners will be challenged in this episode as Milton bravely gives testimony to the parts of his adoption narrative that allowed him to find his place in his family. This episode provides excellent context to the complexities of the human experience, and offers an invitation for parents to understand their children as they best receive security and love.
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Episode Highlights
- An introduction to Milton Washington and his story (1:53 )
- Exploring identity and value as a transracial adoptee (11:15)
- Family culture and fitting in (19:28)
- Milton’s advice for adoptive parents (27:17)
- What it might mean to help vulnerable children (35:10)
- Follow Milton’s projects (44:55)
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