Register now for the May 22, 2024 panel discussion about the experiences of late discovery adoptees, featuring Ron Morgan, Kris Rao, and Kathleen Kirstein.
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Date: May 22, 2024
Time: 4pm Pacific/6pm Central/7pm Eastern (US)
Format: Virtual (Zoom)
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Panelists
Kathleen Kirstein
Kathleen Shea Kirstein is a Late Discovery Adoptee and NPE (Non-Expected Parent Event). She is the mother of two sons, a retired Registered Nurse, and an illustrator of three children’s books with author D. Ann Hollon. She has two essays published in Severance Magazine: Dear Mother and Blown off Course. A third essay called Passport has been published in Anne Heffron’s book To Be Real with several other adoptee writers.
Kris Rao
My life took an unexpected turn at 34. I had always identified as bi-racial, but a DNA test for fun revealed a surprising truth: I was 100% Indian. This explained a lot – hidden aspects of my past, certain experiences, and a lingering feeling of being different. The biggest shock, however, was learning I was adopted. This secret, kept for my entire life, shattered my sense of identity. It triggered a wave of grief and anger as I grappled with this unexpected deception.
Now, I’m on a journey of self-discovery. Fueled by a desire for truth, I’m seeking to reconnect with my roots and rebuild myself on a foundation of honesty.