Voice of Adoptees

In this interview, we meet Alicia who was adopted from Michigan through Catholic Social Services. We learn of her very complex family dynamic both with her adoptive and biological family members. Listen as she shares here experiences and memories.

*Please Note: this episode may contain sensitive or triggering content. Please take care while listening.*

In this episode, we meet Dinora, who was adopted from Honduras and lives in Minnesota. We hear of Dinora's turbulent adoption story and how she was raised by a mentally unstable and abusive family and the terrible effects she faced from that situation. Dinora was eventually able to meet her biological family. She tells about meeting her family, being raised in the United States, and her current life with her family. Tune in today!

In this episode, we meet Lilliana, who was adopted at the age of 15 from St. Petersburg, Russia and is a complex PTSD advocate. Lilliana discusses her adoption, her time in American schools, her views on finding biological family, and the identity struggles she has and does face. Listen to hear her story!

In this next episode, we meet Petrea, who was adopted from Russia and now lives in Washington. We hear of her memories she took from her time in the orphanage, her transition to life in the United States, her views on Russian cuisine, her interest in visiting Russia, and much more. Listen today!

*Please note: this episode may contain sensitive or triggering content. Please take care while listening.*

In this episode, we hear from Rita, who interviewed back in season 1 and is here to give an update. Rita is adopted from Russia and lives in California. Rita recounts her time in the orphanage and then coming to the United States and her life here. Rita touches on her therapy experience. She also discusses the mysteries surrounding her birth and adoption. Listen to learn more!

In this episode, we meet Lori, who is an adoptee, an adoptive mother, author, coach, and business woman. She was adopted young through Catholic Charities. Lori was raised in Utah as an only child and found out she was adopted when she was 8 years old. Like many adoptees, Lori goes on the hunt for her biological family. Lori wrote Adoption Songs to capture her story as well as others' stories and the many faces of adoption. Listen to this episode to hear her story!

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In this episode, we meet Howard, who was adopted from Wisconsin. We learn his adoption story and the writing of his memoir Already Home. He takes us through his writing process and the moments of his life that transformed him. Listen to find out more!

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In this episode, we meet Debbie, who is from Oregon and adopted from Korea. Debbie shares her family story and her connection to her new adopted family. She speaks of connecting to her Korean culture and the search for her biological family. Does Debbie make it to Korea? Listen to find out!

In this episode, we meet Kim, who is from Pennsylvania and adopted from South Korea. Kim came to the United States at about 5 months old and is an only child. Kim shares her story, the close relationship she's had with her adoptive parents, and her thoughts about knowing her biological family. Kim is most passionate about and highlights her interest in connecting to the Korean culture and connecting with other Korean adoptees, through various ways, but notably through attending the KAAN (Korean Adoptee Adoptive Network) Conference.

*This episode contains sensitive and possibly triggering content. Please take care while listening.*

In this episode of Chats with Kat, we meet James, who is adopted from Whales. He spent the first few years of his life in foster care before he was placed for adoption in Whales. James shares his upbringing, his views on post-adoption resources for both his biological family and adoptive family. James touches on the support he has found and his work as a student, studying screenwriting.