Casey Kahn spends her time helping people and brands tell their stories as Co Founder of Free Time Media, so it was our pleasure to turn the mic towards her and give her a chance to share hers. In this episode, Casey looks back on her childhood and teen years through the lens of her adoption story, and shares her realizations around how being an adoptee may have impacted her social life in subtle but significant ways. She also covers the very important journey of finding out whether or not she was a Scorpio or a Sagittarius! Crucial info!
According to The Adoption Network, while 2-4% of Americans have adopted, more than ⅓ of Americans have thought about it, so if you’ve been curious this episode might be a great place to start.
Resources mentioned:
Seven Cores Issues in Adoption and Permanency
NY Times Article-New York Adoptees Fight for Access to Birth Certificates
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