As we enter National Adoptee Awareness Month (NAAM), we’re dedicated to giving adoptees the seat at the table to tell their own stories and define their own narrative. Join us for an incredibly heartfelt discussion with Kim, a Korean Adoptee (KAD) who shares her unique, and often-criticized, story of having a very positive adoptee experience.

Kim is close to her adoptive parents and currently has no interest in a birth search. Yet, after attending her first KAAN conference in 2022, she was surprised to realize the vast spectrum of adoptee experiences. 

In This Episode:

• Finding Her Voice: Kim opens up about initially suppressing her positive story after being criticized and told she must be "in the fog" or "too young" to know the truth.
• The Power of Community: Hear how connecting with her "tribe" within the KAD community gave her the courage to step into leadership roles and share her joyful narrative, which has since inspired others with positive experiences to speak up.
• Why It Matters: Kim explains why she feels called to ensure that positive stories are represented and celebrated, affirming that all adoptee stories deserve to be heard.
• Creating Connection: Learn about the local and virtual communities Kim is building, including her KAD Health & Fitness Facebook Group.

Tune in to be encouraged by Kim’s warmth, leadership, and commitment to inclusivity within the adoptee community.

Connect with Kim & Her Work:

• Local Group Instagram: @SouthCentralPAKADs
• KAD Health & Fitness (Facebook Group): https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17bA9FTby1/?mibextid=wwXIfr
• Kim's Personal Instagram: @hye_kimmm
• Kim's Photography Instagram: @GaileyFittingPhotography

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