Ep45:Destini McAlister

Pulled By The Root - Amplifying Adoption Issues

Destini is a former foster youth and adoptee but most of all she is a Christian, wife of 18 years and mother to three wonderful children. She is passionate about using her story to help others find healing and learn more about foster care and adoption.

Destini’s most recent endeavor is the publication of her memoir, Set Free in May of 2020. Set Free is Destini’s personal childhood memoir that begins at her birth and ends with the birth of her first child at the age of 23. Her extensive case file with child protective services began when she was seven months old due the abandonment by her biological mother and the state of health, she was left in.

Destini’s intention in writing her memoir is to give an inside look into the mind of a child experiencing layers of childhood trauma. It is her heart to advocate and give a voice to other’s who share similar stories. This episode covers the difficult subject of sexual abuse and suicide, we also talk about trauma bonding. Destini's survival is nothing less than miraculous.

https://www.pulledbytheroot.com/