Julia Morella: "Bridging Identity...

Julia Morella: "Bridging Identity: A Transracial Adoptee's Journey of Self-Discovery and Healing"

Domino Podcast por Curtis Linton
T1 · E7
5 sept 2026
50:01

Notas del episodio

Julia Morella, a transracial adoptee raised in Utah, shares her deeply personal journey of navigating identity, culture, and family dynamics. Julia reflects on the challenges of growing up in a predominantly white environment with adoptive parents who, despite their love, often struggled to address the nuances of raising a child of a different race. She speaks candidly about the complexities of reconciling her upbringing with her biological roots, the impact of unmet cultural understanding, and her ongoing efforts to embrace her heritage. Through vulnerability and adaptability, Julia offers insights into the unique struggles of transracial adoptees while emphasizing the importance of love, education, and community in fostering belonging and healing.

Palabras clave

adoption
birth family
transracial adoption
TRA
interracial adoption
adoptive parents
racism
trauma
mental health