Being Allowed to Advocate
I have gotten asked many times (or if someone is too afraid to ask me, they will discuss this with someone else and…
Tag: adoptee representation
MY ADOPTION STORY PT. 84 | RACISM AT THE MOVIE THEATER | STORY TIME
In another episode of my adoption story, I share about a time I experienced racism while with my friends. I discuss what I…
MY ADOPTION STORY PT. 83 | AGE IS NOT A REASON TO INVALIDATE
Typically with age comes life experience, but there are certain experiences that not everyone will have. Being adopted is one of those. Despite…
MY ADOPTION STORY Pt. 82 | REPRESENTATION MATTERS
MY ADOPTION STORY Pt. 82 | REPRESENTATION MATTERS Seeing yourself reflected in music, books, and television is a surreal experience for many marginalized…
MY ADOPTION STORY Pt. 80 | BEING ALLOWED TO SPEAK UP
People often ask why/how my parents let me speak up about adoption. This is a problematic question for multiple reasons. I am an…
MY ADOPTION STORY Pt. 79 | TALKING TO IN THE FOG ADOPTEES
Discussing adoption with people in the fog can be a bit uncomfortable if you are at a different point in your journey. I…
ONE YEAR BIRTHDAY
It’s a very special day — This blog turns one year old today! One year ago, I was dealing with one of the…
Is it Disrespect or just Disagreement?
Here’s the disclaimer to ensure you read until the end: NOT ALL PARENTS INVALIDATE ADOPTEES After spending a few years in various adoption…
Triggers are Valid
Why am I writing this and not just ignoring the haters? Because I know about all the adoptees feeling alone and watching advocates…
I Was Supposed to Be Celebrating
Today was supposed to be a happy day. Just like it was supposed to be the best day of my life exactly one…