Ethiopia to Utah - Our Adoption Story - Part 1 (DeAnna)

Hi guys, my name is Hailyn, and I am excited to start this new journey with you by sharing my deeply personal adoption story. In this 2 Part video, I open up about my experiences from being adopted at age 7 from Ethiopia into a large, diverse Mormon family in Utah. Through this video, I aim to highlight the often-overlooked perspectives in adoption: the biological family, the adopted individual, and the adoptive parents.

Join me and my adoptive mom, Deanna, as we dive into the complexities of adoption, trauma, healing, and growth. We cover everything from the emotional and cultural adjustments to the unique challenges we faced. This channel is not just about my story but about creating a platform for meaningful conversations that broaden your viewpoints and inspire positive change.

You'll also get a glimpse into my travel adventures, lifestyle and hair tips, and much more. I believe in learning, unlearning, healing, growing, traveling, loving, and leaving positive "Futprints".
Please subscribe, like, and share. Your feedback and guest suggestions are welcome!

Much love,
Hailyn

TIMESTAMPS

CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
03:00 - Why Adopt? Family Perspectives
12:32 - Kids' Acceptance in Heber City
13:12 - Emotional and Racial Issues in Adoptio
15:36 - Culture Shock and Adjustment Challenges
23:10 - Belonging in the (Mormon) LDS Church
26:05 - Day-to-Day Life Post-Adoption
28:38 - Resources for Transracial Adoptive Families
29:43 - Preserving Cultural Identity in Adoption
30:57- Childhood News Clips
31:44 - Difficult Moments in Early Adoption
33:06 - Strangers' Comments on Adoption
36:20 - Challenges Faced by Our Mom
39:50 - Religion and Faith in Our Family
41:45 - Impact of Mormon Religion on Childhood
43:57 - Misconceptions About Adoption

📸Video editor : Brook Zerom
Yaphet Woubishet
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