Making Sense of My Mormon Adoption with Marisa Cannon

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 Patriarchal Blessing description Mimosa TikTok “What radicalized me” IG post Join the Girlscamp: After Dark Patreon account here. For more Girlscamp content follow along on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. For ad inquiries please email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices