Transracial adoption into a Mormon family

Tara Herbert opens up about how her identity was repeatedly erased: as a transracial adoptee in a white Mormon family, as a Black woman misled about the church’s problematic past, and as a mother excluded by men from spiritual rituals. She also shares her journey of rediscovering her identity and worth outside the confines of the Mormon church. For more Girlscamp content follow along on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. For ad inquiries please email [email protected]. All other emails to [email protected]. References: Tara’s podcast “Pouty Mouth” Mormon Stories episode with Courtney Kimpel Jane Manning Green Flake Curse of Cain Breaking Down Patriarchy podcast Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices