Finding Myself Through Adoptee Connection, with Patrick Armstrong

# Finding Myself Through Adoptee Connection, with Patrick Armstrong

Patrick Armstrong joins Anna Sarkitova to explore identity, self-acceptance, and the power of adoptee-led storytelling and community.
This session features Patrick Armstrong, a transracial Asian American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and community facilitator, in conversation with host Anna Sarkitova. Patrick will share his journey navigating rejection, reclamation, and self-acceptance through the framework of the Adoptee Consciousness Model.

Born in Korea and adopted to a white family in rural Indiana, Patrick brings his lived experience as an adoptee to a wide range of projects, including hosting the award-winning podcasts Conversation Piece with Patrick Armstrong and The Janchi Show, which explore adoptee stories, culture, and identity. He is also co-founder of the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a safe and engaging community space, and All Times Are Local, a nonprofit supporting older foster youth.

In this conversation, Patrick will discuss how adoptee experiences shape identity and self-acceptance, the challenges and benefits of sharing personal stories, and the importance of community and culturally grounded support. He will also offer insights for adoptive parents and others in the adoption constellation about what it means to support adoptees as they critically reflect on their experiences.
Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of the transformative power of adoptee-led storytelling and community, as well as practical insights for fostering empathy, connection, and self-understanding.

This event is part of the AAOM Speaker Series, hosted by Anna Sarkitova, international adoptee, advocate, and AAOM board member. Each session features adoptee authors, community leaders, and changemakers advancing justice, visibility, and equity for adoptees.
As a volunteer-run organization, Adoptee Advocates of Michigan uses this series as grassroots fundraising to support adoptee community-building, education, and legislative advocacy. By purchasing a ticket, you help us fairly compensate adoptee speakers for their labor and expertise and fund our 2026 advocacy efforts.

Suggested donation: $10.00
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Whether you are an adoptee, part of the adoption constellation, or an ally, this series offers a meaningful way to learn, connect, and support adoptee-led work.

We look forward to having you join us.