In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with Julie Duvall, a Korean aged-out orphan who was adopted later in life. Julie’s unique perspective sheds light on the complexities of growing up in an orphanage in Korea and her journey through finding her way in life without any support from a family of her own. With heartfelt honesty, she shares her experiences, the challenges she faced, and how she transformed her life from struggles and sadness to one of hope and joy. Through Julie's stories, we aim to bring insights and awareness to adoptees and orphans, emphasizing the message that every story matters and deserves to be heard.

What you will hear in this episode:

-Life in the Orphanage: Julie provides an intimate look at her childhood experiences growing up in a Korean orphanage, sharing the realities and challenges faced by children in similar situations.

- Perceptions of Orphans in Korea: Julie discusses societal views and treatment of orphans in Korea, offering a perspective that differs from many traditional adoption narratives.

- Influence of Molly Holt: Julie shares her memories of time spent working under the guidance of Molly Holt, a well known figure in many adoption stories, and how this experience shaped her journey and her identity.

- Transformation Through Adversity: Julie shares her inspiring story of resilience, detailing the struggles she faced and the steps she took to overcome them, ultimately leading to a life filled with hope.

- Empowerment of Adoptees: Together, we reflect on the importance of amplifying the voices of adoptees and orphans, encouraging listeners to appreciate and learn from stories that may differ from their own experiences.

-Julie's advocacy work through her non-profit organization Love Beyond The Orphanage. Her mission is to empower adult orphans with opportunities and support.

Love Beyond the Orphanage is a Christian Nonprofit Organization that focuses on giving loving support to aged-out orphans, especially in Korea, through educating, counseling, assisting and mentoring.

This organization was inspired by Julie, who had aged-out of an orphanage and then experienced being adopted as an adult.

Her passion to give a voice to aged out orphans was shared by another adult adoptee, and they co-founded this nonprofit to give hope and spread awareness.

Connect with Julie:

https://lovebeyondtheorphanage.org/

Email: [email protected]

If Julie’s story resonated with you, please consider writing to us or sending us your own story to share on the podcast! If you would like the opportunity to ask Julie more questions and hear more about her story, please reach out.

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