Sharing my World while navigating the wave of life
Growing up as a transracial adoptee, my story is one of resilience, identity, and discovery. In a recent interview, I opened up about the realities of adoption and foster care, hoping to shed light on the unique challenges and triumphs that come with being raised across cultures. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to…
“Where are you from?” It’s a question I’ve heard more times than I can count. For some, it’s small talk. For me, it’s a loaded inquiry—a mirror reflecting identity, belonging, and a past I had to piece together myself. As a transracial adoptee, my story wasn’t written in the way most childhoods are. I was…
Let’s be real, relationships are hard work! It takes a lot of commitment, love, and above all communication. Then distance being thrown in the mix, things can get even more challenging! Whether you’re living across country or living apart due to the ongoing pandemic, hopefully these ideas can help keep the flame of love brightly…
I have this dream sometimes…I’m walking in a park down a cobblestone path on warm, sunny day in Spring. Aroma of fresh cut grass fills the air and brightly colored flowers welcome the bumble bees and butterflies. Dancing along, collecting nectar, pollenating for next year’s crop. There is a bench ahead of me along the…
We are all guilty of getting spun up in the hum drum of life and going through the motions. Get up, get ready, go to work, come home, cook dinner, and go to bed. It seems like there isn’t enough time in the day to just be in the moment with the one we love….
Are those your fake parents? Do you have a home? Where are you from? Questions I would hear instantly once people found out I was adopted. All the while standing there trying to come up with some sort of response. Not only am I am adopted, but a Transracial Adoptee. Now you maybe wondering, what…