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EPISODE · Apr 2, 2025 · 1H 12M

Making Sense of My Mormon Adoption with Marisa Cannon

from Girlscamp · host Hayley Rawle

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

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

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