Color Shift: Keith

In this episode, I sit down with Keith, a transracial and late discovery adoptee who learned at age 33 that he was adopted. As the only adopted child in a family of six, Keith’s world shifted when he uncovered the truth about his beginnings—and later discovered he was one of eight biological siblings, most of whom were adopted into separate families.

Keith shares the complexities of reunion, including reconnecting with his biological father and other relatives, and how those relationships have shaped his understanding of identity, belonging, and trust. He also speaks candidly about his current battle with sarcoidosis, an autoimmune disease that has forced him to face his health in a new way and deepened his perspective on resilience, vulnerability, and what truly matters.

From adoption secrecy to the realities of reunion, from navigating illness to finding strength in community, Keith’s story is one of honesty, loss, and rediscovery. Along the way, he highlights the support he’s found through TRJ Camp, C.A.S.E., and the power of adoptee connections.

This conversation invites listeners into the intimate realities of late discovery adoption, the challenges of living with a serious health condition, and the ongoing work of healing and reclaiming one’s story.

Keith's Go Fund Me: https://gofund.me/e2b577400

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