My name is Cassie, and I was adopted from foster care when I was 3-years-old. My biological parents married a month after placing me, and they continued to have a marriage for 19 years. They also raised my younger biological brother. His story is not mine to share, but he was told about me when he was 14-years-old; until then, he thought he was an only child.
I found my bio parents when I was 24-years-old. Post connection has not been easy. I had always wanted to find this family that I fit into, and, instead, I found more rejection. My biological mom has a very hard time being around me, let alone speaking to me. My biological dad and I are still figuring out how we fit in with one another. My biological brother and I have worked very hard, and we are now best friends.
"Now, I work with adoptees to help them heal adoption trauma, speak to social work teams about the importance of proper documentation and advocate for adoptees' rights in my province."
My adoption was something I always struggled with. People-pleasing tendencies and the need to excel have guided my life path. Two years ago, I went back to school to become a registered counsellor. Now, I work with adoptees to help them heal adoption trauma, speak to social work teams about the importance of proper documentation and advocate for adoptees' rights in my province. I have found healing in using my voice and creating my own family with my husband, son and daughter.
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