Becoming Us: Karyn’s Inspiring Foster-to-Adopt Journey
A real-life journey through California’s foster care system
At bttrfly, we believe every family’s story is worth telling — especially the ones that don’t often get heard. That’s why we’re proud to launch Becoming Us, a real parent storytelling series focused on how families come together through love, resilience, and choice.
We begin with Karyn’s adoption story, a powerful and deeply personal journey through the California foster care system. Karyn shares her “why” — the reason she chose to adopt, and what it truly meant to become a mom through foster care.
This isn’t just an adoption journey. It’s a story about identity, motherhood, and what it means to build a family with intention.
Why Karyn Chose Foster-to-Adopt
In Episode 1, Karyn opens up about:
- Her motivation to adopt through foster care
- The emotional highs and lows of the adoption process
- What it’s like to navigate California’s foster system as a hopeful parent
Her story is honest, vulnerable, and incredibly moving — a reminder that family isn’t always biological, but it is always built on love.
Watch Karyn’s Story
Becoming Us: Episode 1 is now live.
👉 [Watch the video episode here]
Weekly Episodes: Follow Karyn’s Full Journey
This is just the beginning. Becoming Us will follow Karyn’s full foster-to-adopt journey — from the moment she stepped into the system to the day she became a mother.
New episodes will be released weekly.
Each chapter will explore key milestones in her story — from the home study process to court dates, reunification considerations, and finally, creating a lasting bond as a family.
Make sure to follow us on Instagram @bttrfly.app to stay updated on episode drops, behind-the-scenes moments, and community conversations around foster care and adoption.
🦋 Why We Created Becoming Us
This storytelling series is part of bttrfly’s mission to support modern families in all their forms. Whether through adoption, foster care, co-parenting, or blended family life, every family-building journey deserves visibility and support.
We hope Karyn’s story inspires you, informs you, and reminds you that family can be created in so many beautiful, unexpected ways.
With love,
Pia & the bttrfly Team