Discovering the Secrets of Adoption

In this podcast episode, Susan Kiyo Ito shares her journey of uncovering the secrets of her adoption. From her childhood realization of being adopted to seeking answers as an adult, Susan navigates the complexities of her identity and family history. She recounts her experiences with her adoptive mother, Yumiko, and her search for her birth mother. Despite facing disappointments and moments of exclusion, Susan perseveres, eventually finding a genetic connection with her birth father's family. Through her story, Susan highlights the challenges, emotions, and revelations that come with the search for one's biological roots.