Joining Twayna this week is Karl Broome. Karl is an academic researcher and one of Twayna’s oldest friends. In this episode they talk about their early lives, adverse childhood experiences and how they’ve navigated residual trauma and stress as adults. Host: Twayna Mayne is an award-winning writer and stand up comedian. Twayna is the creator of the web series Black People Drinking White Wine and the host of Loco Parentis, a podcast that centres the voices of care experienced adults and adoptees. Both series of Black Woman, Twayna's radio comedy show about being a transracial adoptee are available to listen to on BBC Sounds.  Insta: @twaynamayne