In this episode of The Grace for Breakfast podcast, host Iviana Bynum interviews American writer, domestic adoptee, and identical twin Julie Ryan McGue. Julie discusses her journey of discovering her identity, her search for her biological family, and the impact of adoption on her life. She shares her experiences of growing up in a blended family, dealing with closed adoption, and the challenges and revelations of reconnecting with her birth parents and relatives. Julie also talks about her books, which delve into themes of identity, family, belonging, and the complex emotions surrounding adoption for adoptees, birth parents, and adoptive parents. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding and compassionate conversations around adoption, identity, and family. Subscribe to Grace for Breakfast on Substack for ad-free episodes and more: ivianabynum.substack.com   Connect with Julie Ryan McGue: Her Website Instagram  Facebook Book a Discovery Call: Learn how I use AFT and other tools to help you end the cycle of people-pleasing, fear of judgment, & rejection after dealing with trauma, abuse, or neglect. Purchase the Envision Workshop: A self-examination tool to uncover the hidden blocks keeping you from success and coach yourself to the next level. Sign up for insider-only updates: Where I share very intimate insider-only stories, lessons, and insights on how to overcome people-pleasing, fear of judgment, pain from rejection, and develop stronger faith.