Lens Sense

We're Back, Adoption Why's, and Finding Bio Fam

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 19:01:38 GMT

It's been a year, but we are back. Join the conversation, listen to our rants, and learn new perspectives. Lens Sense 2023 is here!

Episode 5 - Bio vs Adoptive Love? and Other Dynamics

Wed, 25 May 2022 16:06:25 GMT

Is the love between bio parents and kids stronger than the love between adoptive parents and kids? Many people have this question, some even voice it to their friends who've adopted. But it's a complicated idea. Listen in as Liliia and Seth talk about this and more in episode 5.

Episode 4 - Mother's Day, Attachment, and All the Feels

Tue, 10 May 2022 17:34:45 GMT

Many families just celebrated Mother's Day, and many families also grieved on that day. It can bring a variety of emotions depending on each person's individual experiences. Listen in as Seth and Liliia talk about this and more in this week's episode.

Episode 3 - Racial Identity: Where Do I Belong?

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 15:34:29 GMT

This week Seth and Liliia talk about the taboo subject of racial identity in transracial adoptive families. This is a topic that should be at the forefront of any transracial adoption. Join the conversation with Episode 3, where nothing is off the table.

Episode 2 - Loneliness in the Crowd

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 15:56:01 GMT

This week, let's talk about loneliness. This is a concept too many of us know well, but too few of us seem to know what to do it. In Episode 2, Liliia and Seth talk about their own experiences and offer some advice to those who may be navigating 'loneliness in the crowd.'

Episode 1 - Gratitude and Adoption

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 19:41:24 GMT

This week Seth and Liliia talk about the idea of gratitude and the expectations placed on adoptees through adoption. For many, this is a touchy subject, but it is one that every adoptive family must navigate. Where do expectations and emotions find common ground? Listen in as we tackle this topic in episode 1.