Episode 3: Samuel Fam, DO: How do labels effect us?

Get you a friend like Sam Fam. Sam is the friend who can make you belly laugh then will shift into the meaning of the human experience. Sam provides his  reflections of his own identity, the privilege and challenges he has experienced and grappling with labels throughout his life. Sam grew up in Frederick, MD in a predominately white community and didn't come to terms with his own identity as a person of color until later in life when he immersed himself in diverse communities.

Sam shares his story of being a second generation Egyptian-American and the lessons he has learned along the way.  Feeling this divide in what "box" or "label" you fit into is a common confusion and stressor of children of immigrants. Sam gives us his personal experiences and what has aided him through these nuances.

Our Stories Podcast Host: Amee Mickhael, I'm a therapist, a licensed clinical social worker and private practice owner in Philadelphia, PA. www.ameepsychotherapy.com