97. Sandi Smith: "What's In A Name?", "Who Are You Because You Were Adopted?" and "Lies and Losses"

<p>Sandi Smith is a domestic, same-race adoptee moved across the country illegally at the age of 5 weeks.&nbsp; She’s been in reunion with her maternal siblings for 27 years.&nbsp; She’s been an only child, an oldest child, a youngest child, and recently found out she is once again an only child!&nbsp; She has 5 older biological siblings and one younger adopted sister, along with a wonderful spouse, 3 children and 5 grandchildren. She has found answers to most of her adoption questions by luck, reunion, and DNA. </p><p>Sandi has always known about her adoption but only found out it was not handled legally when she received her records at the age of 42.&nbsp; Born in Washington State but raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin she has been in reunion with her first family for more than 25 years.</p><p>Sandi is a professional sign language interpreter.&nbsp; She has a BA in journalism and an MA in Theology (but actually studied in Spirituality).&nbsp; She’s married to a great guy she lovingly calls her “Emotional Support Spouse” at adoptee events.&nbsp; She has 3 adult children and 5 grandchildren. Writing, hiking and traveling are her favorite pastimes.</p><p>In March 2023, Sandi will be a panelist on <a href="https://www.adoptionmosaic.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.adoptionmosaic.com/</a></p><p>Music by Corey Quinn and Invitationals by MDT</p>