Geno Ray
Geno Ray
Astrid Castro: Adoption Awareness and Her Story
Astrid Castro: Adoption Awareness and Her Story
Astrid Castro: Adoption Awareness and Her Story
Sunday 20th October 2019
Astrid Castro shares her journey from Colombia to the US, exploring transracial adoption challenges and cultural identity in this heartfelt episode.
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Get the buttons here!Adoption's Many Faces: Astrid Castro's Journey from Colombia to the US
I learned quite a bit of information, and one, as you had mentioned, our birthdays are not our birthdays to another one was that we were not born in Bukaramanga, which is what our passports and whatever what all of our documentation says.
What does it feel like to be uprooted from your birthplace and placed into a completely different culture? In this episode of 'Native As I Can Be', Geno Ray chats with Astrid Castro, a social worker with firsthand experience in adoption. Astrid's story begins in Colombia, where she was taken from her birth family and adopted by a Caucasian family in the United States. Her journey is one of identity, resilience, and eventual reunion with her birth mother.
Astrid opens up about the emotional complexities and challenges of transracial adoption. She shares how being raised in a different cultural environment shaped her identity and the struggles she faced in reconciling her Colombian roots with her American upbringing. This episode is not just about Astrid's personal story but also delves into broader issues surrounding transracial adoption, including the importance of cultural awareness and sensitivity.
Listeners will also get a glimpse into Astrid's professional work as she discusses her upcoming adoptee networking event in Portland. This event aims to bring together adoptees to share their experiences and foster a supportive community. Whether you are an adoptee, a parent, or someone interested in the intricacies of adoption, this episode offers valuable insights and heartfelt narratives.
Geno and Astrid's conversation is both enlightening and deeply moving, making it a must-listen for anyone touched by adoption or interested in understanding its many facets. Tune in to hear Astrid's inspiring journey and gain a deeper appreciation for the complexities of transracial adoption.