The Adopted Mom Podcast

It has been really fun recording my podcast these last couple months. I am so proud of myself for stepping out of my comfort zone and trying something new. Thank you to all 500 of you who listened from Columbia, Canada, Mexico, South Africa, New Zealand, United Kingdom and of course the US. I appreciate every single one of you! On this episode, I discussed what I have learned during this process. What I might do differently next season, and if I want to continue talking about adoption or not. Thank you for your support! Thank you for listening! Website: https://bit.ly/3PxUfHW Email: hello@ritaperry-jones.com Instagram: https://bit.ly/3zdgQDS Facebook group: https://bit.ly/3GMcq8J

In this episode, I discussed how to go the extra mile to create a healthy relationship with your bio or adopted child. As moms we juggle a lot of ‘balls”/ things. It is important to learn which of those balls are glass balls and which are rubber balls. If you let the glass balls fall they will break, but the rubber balls will bounce back. In other words, prioritize those things that are important to you and focus on them. I shared my “glass balls,” I hope these inspire you to find yours. Thank you for listening! Website: https://bit.ly/3PxUfHW Email: hello@ritaperry-jones.com Instagram: https://bit.ly/3zdgQDS Facebook group: https://bit.ly/3GMcq8J

In this episode, I shared an adoptive mom's experience on what she wished she would have known before adopting 6 kids. They were all very interesting. Some of them were, birth moms are not scary, adoption ethic, love is not always enough and more. I also shared a couple of things that I wish I would have known before being adopted. Things like how much your life will change after being adopted. When trying to find your place in your family, you will interrupt bonds and relationships that were already created. My prayer is that these experiences will help adopted families understand adoption from different perspectives and encourage them to create deeper relationships with their child(ren) Thank you for listening! Website: https://bit.ly/3PxUfHW Email: hello@ritaperry-jones.com Instagram: https://bit.ly/3zdgQDS Facebook group: https://bit.ly/3GMcq8J

This episode was one of my favorites I recorded, it brought back so many amazing memories. In this episode, I discussed how missionaries impacted my life and the lives of other children from the orphanage in Liberia. Some of those missionaries were Clarissa Jaimes, Chabo, Stephanie Jones (Teahn), Fairlite Rogers, Jenny, Melly, and lots more. If you are someone who God has called to go to third world countries to help orphans, please Go! It is not really about you; it is about the children whose life you are going to impact forever. Thank you for listening! Email: hello@ritaperry-jones.com Instagram: @ritaperryjones Website: ritaperry-jones.com Facebook group: the adopted mom podcast

I can't believe that I have actually recorded 10 episodes!!! I am celebrating this small win by answering some of your questions. I answered the following questions on this episode: When did you become a believer? Favorite bible verse, why? What do you like to do for fun? Are you a Thrill seeker or not? Are you done having children? What do you do to keep you sane? Will you go back to Liberia someday? How are you helping people back home? How did you and your husband meet? what is one physical thing you like about your husband? Who are some people you look up to? What are some of your pet peeves? Thank you for listening! Email: hello@ritaperry-jones.com Instgram:@ritaperryjones Facebook group: the adopted mom podcast

I was in bed one night and thought of ten things that could have helped me when I was adopted. I shared those ten things in this episode. Some of them are, cultural differences (explaining them in context), cultural appreciation day at home, being valuable when you talk to your child and many more. I know that this episode will be very useful for families with adopted children, please share it! Email: hello@ritaperry-jones.com Instgram:@ritaperryjones Facebook group: the adopted mom podcast

This is a continuation of episode 3, in which I discussed my life before the orphanage. In this episode, I talked about the day I was dropped off at the orphanage and what a “normal” day was like. From mealtime, to school, to devotion and everything in between. There are sad memories in this episode, but this is not a “have pity on me episode” this is a gratitude and look how far God has brought me, episode. Thank you for listening Email: hello@ritaperry-jones.com Instgram:@ ritaperryjones Facebook group: the adopted mom podcast

TRAUMA! What does it mean? How do you know you are traumatized? Does trauma make a person stronger or weaker? These are some of the questions I answered in this episode. This was a very intense topic that I couldn't discussed on my own, so I reached out to other kids from the orphanage who had similar experiences as me. I read their responses and they all had one thing in common. Please listen to find out! This is a very good episode! Thank you to all my brothers and sisters from Liberia who helped me out with this episode. LIB Thank you for listening Email: hello@ritaperry-jones.com Instgram:@ ritaperryjones Facebook group: the adopted mom podcast

I am in the process of creating my email list for people who would like to support me beyond social media. I won't always post on social media, to stay connected with me, my family and all things podcast, please subscribe to my email list here Subscribe | Mysite (ritaperry-jones.com) I have recorded 9 episodes! YAY! I would like my 10th episode to be, "get to know your host," ask me anything. Anything you would like to know about me. send me your questions via, Facebook, Instagram and email. I will try to answer them as best as I can. Thank you for listening Email: hello@ritaperry-jones.com Instgram:@ ritaperryjones Facebook group: the adopted mom podcast

Today's episode is a very short one. I have been very busy this week with Dr appointments and other things. This episode is an update of what has been happening with my family especially my 2yrs old son. I concluded with a quick pep talk that I hope will encourage you. Thank you for listening Email: hello@ritaperry-jones.com Instgram:@ ritaperryjones Facebook group: the adopted mom podcast

I know that I am a goal setter, I am a finisher and not a quitter. When I decided to quit homeschooling and put my children in school, I felt disappointed and discouraged. In this episode I discussed my homeschool journey. I also have an important message for moms. Thank you for listening Email: hello@ritaperry-jones.com Instgram:@ ritaperryjones Facebook group: the adopted mom podcast

Seeing what's happening in Ukraine right now brings back so many memories from my childhood. In this episode, I talked about some of my earliest memories of war in Liberia, West Africa. Have I done professional therapy to help me with my war trauma? I answer this question in this episode. The purpose of me telling these stories is to help adopted parents, with children from war-torn countries, understand their children. Understanding why your child or children act the way they do; will help you relate and create relationships with them. Thank you for listening Email: hello@ritaperry-jones.com Instagram: @ ritaperryjones Facebook group: the adopted mom podcast

Growing up in a war-torn country is hard but growing up in a war-torn country without your mother and or your father is harder. In this episode I discussed my early childhood life before being dropped off at an orphanage in Liberia, and how hard it was to be raised by everyone else but my own mother and father. Thank you for listening Email: hello@ritaperry-jones.com Instgram:@ ritaperryjones Facebook group: the adopted mom podcast

Crying, like talking, is a form of therapy. In this Episode I discussed the first time I actually cried in front of people I didn't know. If you would like to hear why and how this is connected to my adoption story, listen to this episode. Thank you for listening Email: hello@ritaperry-jones.com Instgram:@ ritaperryjones Facebook group: the adopted mom podcast

In this First official podcast episode, I discussed why I chose to start a podcast, what I wanted to be when I grow up, and how I am becoming the person I needed when I was first adopted. I needed Someone who was relatable, who shared stories that made me feel less alone. Stories that made me feel like it was ok to let down my guard. Someone who had gone through similar things that I was going through and could help me get through them. Thank you for listening Email: hello@ritaperry-jones.com Instgram:@ ritaperryjones Facebook group: the adopted mom podcast

In this introduction episode, I discussed the purpose of the podcast, what listeners can expect from listening to this podcast and some disclaimers about the show. Thank you for listening. Email: hello@ritaperry-jones.com Instgram:@ ritaperryjones Facebook group: the adopted mom podcast

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