Making Sense of My Mormon Adoption with Marisa Cannon
Update: 2025-04-02
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Marisa was adopted as a baby into a strict, conservative Mormon family in Mesa, Arizona. Growing up, she faced a tumultuous upbringing marked by religiously justified discipline, all while navigating life as a Black woman in a predominantly white LDS culture. In this episode, she opens up about her childhood, the challenges she faced, and her journey of healing.
TW: Brief mention of self-harm
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