I Knocked On My Birth Mother’s Door

Updated On: October 16, 2026

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How can attending an adoptee summit transform your understanding of identity and connection?

In this episode of Family Twist, we're joined by Monica Hall for an insightful discussion on the Untangling Our Roots Summit. Monica shares her profound experiences at the summit, emphasizing the healing power of connecting with others who have similar adoption-related experiences. The episode explores the emotional journey of adoptees and birth parents, highlighting stories of reunions, the deep sense of loneliness many adoptees face, and the importance of compassion and understanding in these unique relationships.

I Knocked On My Birth Mother's Door

Benefits of Listening:

  • Gain insight into the transformative power of adoption summits and how they foster healing and connection.
  • Learn about the emotional impact of reunions between adoptees and their birth families, including heartwarming and challenging stories.
  • Understand the importance of listening to birth parents' stories to grasp the full scope of the adoption experience.

Tune in to hear Monica's moving stories and discover how shared experiences at adoption summits can lead to profound healing and connection—listen now!

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