Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast! This is part two to an incredible conversation…

In this episode, my special guest is an adult adoptee named Niemah Scherlacher. Niemah is currently working on a book detailing her incredible adoption story, but we are honored to hear her share pieces of this story on the podcast. She is now a retired and happy grandma, but her story begins in Israel, after being born to a fifteen year old Palestinian girl. As Niemah describes, God protected her mother and her during this tumultuous time between Israel, Palestine and even the United States, and He orchestrated everything so Niemah would be adopted at the age of two and brought over to the states.

Niemah also shares her experience as an adopted child in her family, how the church community interacted with her, and the secular world. Niemah encourages parents to talk with their children about the child’s story because the child is always wondering those questions but might be afraid to ask them. Niemah had an unusual experience when compared to other adoptees because she primarily wrestled with God in her later years after more information was revealed about her birth mother…

Here are a few key takeaways:

● Naima's story is a testament to God's divine intervention.

● Adoption can be a celebrated aspect of a child's identity.

● Open communication about adoption is crucial for children.

● Children often think about their adoption, even if they don't express it.

● It's important for adoptive parents to initiate conversations about identity.

● Healing from adoption-related trauma can be a lifelong journey.

● Understanding a child's background helps in parenting.

● Adoptive parents should not be too hard on themselves.

● Children's struggles can be transformed into hope for others.

● God's purpose is at work in the lives of adopted children.

Niemah is still working on her book so follow her on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected!

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