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S4E49: "Am I dreaming? Did this really happen?" x Poet Loschil
- 2023/06/02
- 再生時間： 57 分
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あらすじ・解説
What happens when a happy-go-lucky Black boy with a healthy sense of curiosity is silenced by a secret from the shadows? He retreats, hides, and selectively mutes himself. What those around him don’t know, is that the “mic-drop” reveal by his parents of “you’re adopted,” is never discussed again. The little boy, with questions about his story, is not permitted to ask them. Consolation is not an option. Rather, he’s told to “fix your face and act right.” Coming to the proverbial BTTB stage for Season 4, Episode 49, is Poet Loschil (sounds like Lost Child). Listen in as this Black MAN shares his uphill battle to decipher his parents’ truths from lies. And while you’re tuning in, think about the impact of only having a “one and done,” conversation about a critical life-changing event. The closest that he ever gets to answers is through reunion with some of his biological family. Even then, there are lingering clues that may never lead to a full understanding of his identity. Luckily, Poet Loschil, begins to tap into his creative prowess. He credits writing and poetry with being the outlet that he never knew he needed. It’s been his therapy, his rise from the ashes, and the vehicle to unmute himself. His words are a gift and a lesson to us all that no matter what, Black adoptee voices are powerful and necessary. We will not be silenced. Take a listen to Season 4, Episode 49. Share. Subscribe. Leave a review. SHOW NOTES CONNECT WITH US! Black to the Beginning on Instagram Black to the Beginning on Facebook Black to the Beginning on Youtube Poet Loschil on Instagran @poetloschil RECOMMENDED ADOPTION RESOURCES THERAPY/COACHING: with Therapy for Black MenREAD: Between the World and Me by Ta-Nahesi CoatesREFLECT: with Rooted in Adoption Journal: Adoptee Writing Prompts for Self-Reflection, Discovery, and HealingLISTEN: Voices of the Black Adoption Experience and African American adoptees on The Black Adoption PodcastREQUIRED READING: Black to the Beginning Reads Bookshop - A carefully curated list of #BTTBreads #BTTBreads SUPPORT THE BLACK ADOPTION PODCAST SUPPORTER: Make a monthly contribution of $0.99, $4.99, or $9.99PayPal/Zelle: info@blacktothebeginning.comSHOP Black to the Beginning SHARE YOUR BLACK ADOPTION STORY Podcast Guest Questionnaire #ADOPTION #THEBLACKFAMILY #MENTALHEALTH #SEARCHANDREUNION #WRITEABOUTIT --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-to-the-beginning/support