What happens when a happy-go-lucky Black boy with a healthy sense of curiosity is silenced by a secret from the shadows? He retreats, hides, and selectively mutes himself. What those around him don’t know, is that the “mic-drop” reveal by his parents of “you’re adopted,” is never discussed again. The little boy, with questions about his story, is not permitted to ask them. Consolation is not an option. Rather, he’s told to “fix your face and act right.”
Coming to the proverbial BTTB stage for Season 4, Episode 49, is Poet Loschil (sounds like Lost Child). Listen in as this Black MAN shares his uphill battle to decipher his parents’ truths from lies. And while you’re tuning in, think about the impact of only having a “one and done,” conversation about a critical life-changing event. The closest that he ever gets to answers is through reunion with some of his biological family. Even then, there are lingering clues that may never lead to a full understanding of his identity.
Luckily, Poet Loschil, begins to tap into his creative prowess. He credits writing and poetry with being the outlet that he never knew he needed. It’s been his therapy, his rise from the ashes, and the vehicle to unmute himself. His words are a gift and a lesson to us all that no matter what, Black adoptee voices are powerful and necessary. We will not be silenced.
Take a listen to Season 4, Episode 49. Share. Subscribe. Leave a review.
SHOW NOTES
CONNECT WITH US!
- Black to the Beginning on Instagram
- Black to the Beginning on Facebook
- Black to the Beginning on Youtube
- Poet Loschil on Instagran @poetloschil
RECOMMENDED ADOPTION RESOURCES
- THERAPY/COACHING: with Therapy for Black Men
- READ: Between the World and Me by Ta-Nahesi Coates
- REFLECT: with Rooted in Adoption Journal: Adoptee Writing Prompts for Self-Reflection, Discovery, and Healing
- LISTEN: Voices of the Black Adoption Experience and African American adoptees on The Black Adoption Podcast
- REQUIRED READING: Black to the Beginning Reads Bookshop - A carefully curated list of #BTTBreads #BTTBreads
SUPPORT THE BLACK ADOPTION PODCAST
- SUPPORTER: Make a monthly contribution of $0.99, $4.99, or $9.99
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
24/7 News: The Latest
The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.