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Adoptees Crossing Lines

In this podcast I deconstruct the romanticism holding up the family policing industry and expose the lies, abuse, and pain that gets silenced. I'm here to unwrap the shiny bow around adoption and speak my truths as an adoptee. In doing so, I explain what it means and what it feels like to “come out of the fog”. This isn't your feel good podcast, I am an angry, healing and honest adoptee.

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Adoptees Crossing Lines

Adoption, Therapy, and Self-Discovery: Fai Knudson's Story

May 24, 2024 • Zaira • Season 3 • Episode 9

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Fai Knudson

Fai Knudson grew up in a white, conservative town, always feeling different. As a biracial, transracial adoptee, Faye faced racism and isolation.

Leaving their hometown ignited a journey of self-discovery, leading to advocacy and therapy focused on adoptee mental health.

In this episode, Fai shares their powerful story, the challenges of being a transracial adoptee, and how they now help others navigate similar paths.

What we discussed

(00:18) Who is Fai Knudson?

(04:05) Feeling different

(05:32) Not allowed to read adoption paperwork

(06:30) Coming out of the fog

(09:11) Studying adoption for master’s

(13:53) Adoptee therapists

(21:32) Adoptee care is neglected

(28:12) Story behind “Good Faith Therapy”

(33:20) Support for adoptees

(35:01) Genetic graveyard

(36:24) Finding an adoptee affirming therapist