Adoption is a journey filled with love, complexity, and deeply personal stories. 💙 Every experience is unique—every family’s path is different. In this episode, we explore the emotions, connections, and beauty of open adoption, identity, and belonging. Special guest Sasha Saidman shares insights from her book First Day: An Adoption…
Adoption isn’t just about where we come from—it’s about who we become. 💙 "They didn’t grow under my heart, but in it." In this episode, we dive into nature vs. nurture, the deep connection to our adoptive parents, and what adoption truly means. Special guest Sasha Saidman shares her journey—read…
Meeting your birth parents after you have been adopted can be a bit tricky. Sasha saidman tells some of her story here. Read her book, First Day An Adoption Story and see the importance of love and identity and belonging. Go to Real Talk with Tina and Ann to get…
Every adoption story is unique. Sasha Saidman has written a children's book for all who can relate. All kids will see themselves on the pages of her books. Adoption from dyslexia. Go to Real Talk with Tina and Ann to see her entire episode. Like and Subscrie #adoptionawareness .#adoptionbooks ,…
Keeping memories is so important. We want to pass those memories to our children and their children. I keep boxes and books of memories so they can experience. Sasha Saidman writes a children's book creating a book of memories for children and their parents to write their own story within…
Children's author Sasha Saidman discusses how every adoption story is different and how she started writing her book, First Day: An Adoption Story. A story of love and acceptance and identity. #sashasaidman, #realtalktinaann , #adoptoin, #adoptionawareness , #adoptionawareness , #adoptionfamilylife , #adoptionjourney , #healingjourney , #family , #childrensauthor , #childrensbooks…
When the adopted parent just knows this is my baby #adoption, #adoptionawareness , #adoptionfamilylife , #adoptiveparents , #adopt , #adopted , #chosen , #family , #adoptedfamily, #adoptedchild , #childrensbooks , #childrensauthor , #adopting , #hope, #sashasaidman, #realtalktinaann , #inspirationalpodcast , #inspirational
Being adopted is a journey of love, identity, and belonging. 💙 In this episode, we explore the beauty of adoption and the powerful moment when a biological mother writes a heartfelt letter. A story of connection, healing, and the unbreakable bond that transcends biology. 🎙️ #adoptionstory #LoveBeyondBiology #healingjourneys, #realtalktinaann ,…
Can a children's book change a life? In this inspiring episode, author Sasha Saidman reveals how stories about adoption, differences, and self-acceptance meet kids exactly where they are—sparking empathy, imagination, and confidence. From celebrating adoptive families to embracing learning differences like dyslexia, Sasha’s books empower young readers to see their…
When the system fails, abusers walk free, and survivors are silenced. 💔 In this episode, we expose the shocking incompetence and corruption within child protection services—where investigators ignore evidence, believe abusers over victims, and let cases slip through the cracks. A must-listen for anyone fighting for justice. 🎙️ For the…
"Let your child be abused more to get more proof." 💔 When the system demands more suffering instead of protection, the failure is undeniable. In this episode, we expose the shocking reality of authorities turning a blind eye, the devastating impact on children, and a parent's fight for justice. 🎙️…
Healing from abuse takes more than faith—it takes action. 🙏💡 In this episode, we explore the power of utilizing all modalities, from therapy to faith, psychoanalysis to holistic healing, to truly process trauma and reclaim life. Because surviving isn't enough—we're meant to thrive. 🎙️✨ #traumarecovery , #traumasurvivor , #victoriaellen ,…
Child abuse—the secret crime no one wants to talk about. 💔 The system failed, muffling a child’s cries while trauma left an indelible mark. From survival to healing, this episode uncovers the brutal reality of abuse, the helplessness of witnessing it, and the fight to reclaim life. A powerful story…
Victoria Ellen escape, thinking she's made it—but the fight is far from over. 💔 As the abuse against your children unfolds, the system fails you at every turn. No one helps. No one listens. Despite overwhelming evidence, justice remains out of reach. A heartbreaking story of corruption, resilience, and the…
Watch as a daughter reclaims her power, stands up to control, and finds her voice—turning trauma into triumph. From confronting Daryl to writing a powerful school paper, she proves that victims can become victors. This story will leave you inspired! 👏 #resilience #FindingHerVoice #empowerment , #overcomingtrauma , #survivorstories , #healingjourney…
Why did Victoria Ellen name her book Painting in the Rain, a book about escaping domestic abuse. Such a beautiful story with a beautiful title. #survivorstories , #podcast , #survivingabuse , #healingjourney , #breakingfree, #victoriaellen , #realtalktinaann , #overcomingtrauma , #overcomingabuse, #writeyourstory , #writeyourbook , #hopeafterabuse , #inspiratoinal , #inspirationalpodcasts…
Find out why Victoria Ellen had to become her own lawyer in her domestic abuse case. What happened to her children and the continuous child support struggle? Painting in the Rain is a true story of bravery and escaping true cruelty. Go to Real Talk with Tina and Ann and…
Victoria Ellen's story ends up on HULU and Freeform. The show Scam Goddess picked it up, but you can also listen to more of her story on Real Talk with Tina and Ann. Listen to parts 1 and 2 and find out why her story needs to be a movie…
Dive into Victoria Ellen's raw, riveting journey of love and resilience. In this unforgettable episode, she reveals how an unyielding partner became her biggest cheerleader—fighting battles that reached the Ohio Supreme Court and transforming trauma into triumph. Tune in for an inspiring tale where true love defies the odds. Tune…
Surviving a never-ending litigation circus with a controlling sociopath left my body and spirit scarred. My testimony exposes coercive control in the court system and demands justice reform. #CoerciveControl, #Survivor, #JusticeReform, #Accountability, #MentalHealth, #realtalktinaann, #victoriaellen, #domesticabuse, #childabuse, #thecoursystem, #overcomingabuse, #inspirational, #inspirationalpodcast, #overcomingtrauma, #overcomingabuse,
"Podcast exploring Victoria Ellen's journey of reclaiming freedom after helping the feds send her ex to prison. A poignant moment with a Secret Service agent gives her a token of justice—his handcuffs. #Freedom #OvercomingFear #ReclaimingControl" for 21 seconds "Discover the powerful moment when the Secret Service and district attorneys recognized…
After surviving years of trauma, Victoria Ellen never imagined she’d find someone who truly understood her and her children’s struggles. But when she met Dan, everything changed. From their very first meeting, he treated her son—who had endured severe abuse—with patience, kindness, and compassion. Even during an emotional meltdown, Dan…
After enduring years of abuse, Victoria Ellen finally found the strength to escape—but the journey to healing wasn’t easy. For the first time, she and her children experienced what a healthy, loving family should feel like. No longer surrounded by control and fear, they discovered the difference between a giver…
Victoria Ellen’s story of survival is one of unimaginable hardship, resilience, and the fight for justice. Forced to comply with court-ordered visits to a known abuser, her children had no voice, no choice—only fear. Despite documented abuse, the system failed them, even sentencing Victoria to jail when her children refused…
