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May 2023
1h 4m

Being Adopted with Casey Kahn Pt. 2

Anna Toonk
About this episode

In part two of her story, Casey talks us through so many complex facets of being a human- siblings, mental health, privilege- and she lands the plane on a great story combining a little super sleuthing and unlikely friendships. Casey starts to piece together more clues and finds a new sense of confidence through taking control of her story.  Come for the info, stay for the great cast of characters doing their best to find their footing with each other.

Resources mentioned:

The Primal Wound

Seven Cores Issues in Adoption and Permanency

Free Time Media

Free Time Media on IG

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