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EPISODE · Aug 22, 2025 · 32 MIN

Caster Charles – “From Restavek to Resilient”

from The Adopt-ology with The Guenther Family · host wilsonguenther

Castera Charles was born in Haiti, survived extreme poverty, was enslaved as a restavek (child slave), and later adopted by a White American family in Ohio. His life has included struggles with language, hearing loss, and cultural shock — but also victories through football, fitness, and finding community in the Deaf world. He just graduated from Gallaudet University and is building a life in St. Augustine.

Castera Charles was born in Haiti, survived extreme poverty, was enslaved as a restavek (child slave), and later adopted by a White American family in Ohio. His life has included struggles with language, hearing loss, and cultural shock — but also victories through football, fitness, and finding community in the Deaf world. He just graduated from Gallaudet University and is building a life in St. Augustine.

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