Adoption, Therapy, and Self-Discovery: Fai Knudson's Story
Description
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
(39:34 ) Partial reunion
(47:54 ) Finding your authentic self
Links
Connect with Fai Knudson: LinkedIn
Good Faith Therapy Website | Good Faith Therapy Instagram
Follow us on social media: Twitter | Instagram | Tiktok
Credits
Special thanks to Samuel Oyedele for editing our podcast, support his work on Instagram or e-mail him at Drumaboyiglobal@gmail.com
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