Color Shift: August

In this episode of Color Shift: Transracial Adoptees, Nathan sits down with August, a Chinese adoptee raised in rural Central Pennsylvania, for an honest conversation about identity, belonging, and what it means to finally begin seeing your adoption story through a new lens.

August shares how the COVID-19 pandemic became a turning point in his life—his own "coming out of the fog" moment—as he began unpacking the ways adoption, race, and identity had shaped him. He also reflects on his journey as a queer adoptee, exploring how different parts of his identity intersect and influence one another.

The conversation also highlights August's involvement with Through a Different Lens (TADL), where he has helped create space for adoptee voices, community, and authentic storytelling.

This episode is a thoughtful exploration of identity, self-discovery, and the power of finding community with others who understand the adoptee experience.

August's adoption related Instagram: Here