Adoption and Identity: I Would Meet You Anywhere with Susan Kiyo Ito

Don't forget to go to my website and leave me YOUR story of belonging to feature on a future episode!Buy Me a Coffee!This episode of 'Art Heals All Wounds' features a conversation with Susan Kiyo Ito, author of 'I Would Meet You Anywhere,' focusing on her experiences as a transracial adoptee seeking connection with her birth and adoptive families. Susan and I talk about adoptees' quests for origin and belonging, highlighting the role art and creativity play in exploring and understanding complex identities. Susan's story, encompassing her journey to find her birth mother and the dynamics within her adoptive family, underscores broader themes of identity, belonging, and the resilience required to navigate the emotional landscapes of adoption. The episode also discusses the societal and legal challenges adoptees face in accessing birth records, while celebrating the power of storytelling in building connections and fostering understanding.

00:00 Opening: The Power of Art to Heal

00:43 Introducing Susan Kiyo Ito and Her Journey

01:51 The Complexities of Adoption and Identity

03:26 Susan's Story: A Quest for Connection

04:05 Engaging with Susan: The Interview Begins

05:44 Exploring Family Dynamics and Ethnic Identity

15:38 The Impact of Historical Trauma and Fear

20:38 The Evolution of Family Relationships

31:59 The Importance of Telling Your Own Story

33:18 Celebrating Susan's Book Success and Closing Thoughts
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