It could be a Lifetime movie or a work of fiction, but it’s one of the most incredible  stories we’ve heard. Mark Caffee, communications consultant (and Ann-Sophie’s former boss), shares the remarkable journey of meeting his bio mom and bio dad — 50 years after he was adopted. Grab a mug of warm tea and get out your tissues for this  episode!

Listen as we chat about:

• The journey of self-discovery growing up gay and adopted
  
  
• How adoption was very different in the 60s compared to today
  
  
• The rollercoaster journey of finding biological parents in a closed adoption
  
  
• Why open adoption is so important for adoptees to feel accepted and loved 
  
  
• Nature vs. nurture in shaping self-identity 

Two amazing organizations mentioned in this episode:

Hope Cottage
Casa of Los Angeles 

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