In this ‘Glimpse Into’ series, Karen Chaston shares the pivotal moments that have been shaped her becoming a mother and subsequently placing her daughter for adoption at 16. Across nine heartfelt videos, she has spoken about her coerced choice, her struggle with identifying as a biological mother, the silent burden of grief and loss, and the complex emotions of reunion. She has also explored how adoption influenced her relationships, her experience of parenting after adoption, her drive in career and purpose, her journey of healing and growth, and, finally, her reflections on legacy and purpose.
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Karen Chaston2026-01-28 08:08:422025-10-24 10:16:36KC A Complete Glimpse Into What Shaped Me
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Karen Chaston2026-01-14 08:08:332025-10-24 10:14:19KC A Glimpse Into What Shaped Me – Legacy and Purpose
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Karen Chaston2025-12-31 08:08:232025-10-24 10:11:49KC A Glimpse Into What Shaped Me – Healing and Growth
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Karen Chaston2025-12-17 08:08:032025-10-24 10:01:23KC A Glimpse Into What Shaped Me – Career and Purpose
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Karen Chaston2025-12-03 08:08:312025-10-24 09:58:21KC A Glimpse Into What Shaped Me – Parenting After Adoption
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Karen Chaston2025-11-19 08:08:522025-10-24 09:55:03KC A Glimpse Into What Shaped Me – Relationships
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Karen Chaston2025-11-05 08:08:142025-10-24 09:47:10KC A Glimpse Into What Shaped Me – Reunion
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Karen Chaston2025-10-22 08:08:542025-10-24 08:19:18KC A Glimpse Into What Shaped Me – Grief and Loss
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Karen Chaston2025-10-08 08:08:462025-10-24 08:18:51KC A Glimpse Into What Shaped Me – Biological Mother
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Karen Chaston2025-09-24 08:11:352025-10-24 08:18:18KC A Glimpse Into What Shaped Me – My Choice