An Evening with Lisa Chism

Book Summary: A Journey of Healing, Courage, and Compassion Through the Eyes of an Adoptee

What happens when your search for belonging leads to both love and heartbreak? In The Adopted Nurse: A Memoir of Courage, Compassion, and Hope, Dr. Lisa AstalosChism, a devoted nurse and adoptee, weaves together her personal story of love, loss, andself-discovery. From growing up with loving adoptive parents to reuniting with her birthfather through DNA technology, Dr. Chism shares the emotional highs and devastatinglows of her search for identity.

In this book, you will:

• Explore the complex emotions of gratitude and grief as an adoptee.

• Understand healing through self-love, acceptance, and resilience in the face of trauma.

• Discover the power of compassion—for yourself and others—as a tool for healing.

• Learn about practical techniques for processing trauma and rejection.

• Be inspired to find courage and confidence despite facing abandonment and loss.

The Adopted Nurse reveals the profound impact of adoption, trauma, and healing on bothpersonal and professional levels.This book offers the reader healing, hope, and practical guidance.

Biographical Information

Dr. Lisa Chism is the clinical director of Oakland Macomb Center for Breast Health. Dr. Chism holds three specialty certifications which include certification as a Menopause Practitioner through the Menopause Society, certification as sexuality counselor through the American Association of Sexuality Therapists, Counselors and Therapists and after 15 years caring for breast cancer survivors and patients at high risk for breast cancer, she became certified in breast care through the Oncology Nursing Society. Dr. Chism has established a dedicated menopause and sexual health clinic caring for the menopausal and sexual health needs of women who have a history of breast cancer or are at elevated risk for breast cancer. Dr. Chism has authored numerous publications related to women’s healthcare including serving as lead author of the 2023 Menopause Society’s Non hormonal position statement. She quest lectures at Universities across the country and her textbook “The Doctor of Nursing Practice: a Guidebook for Role Development and Professional Issues” is in its fifth edition. Dr. Chism is a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and was selected as Menopause Practitioner of the year 2011. She formally served on the Board of Directors at the North American Menopause Society as well as a federal advisory committee with the CDC regarding breast cancer in young women. In October 2021 Dr. Chism was inducted as a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing. Recently, Dr. Chism published her memoir “The Adopted Nurse” and remains passionate about the care of adoptees through a healthcare professional lens.