MY ADOPTION STORY PT. 94 | WE CAN BE TOXIC TOO
It is very easy to forget how we affect and impact others when advocating. I am not saying we need to tone police.…
Tag: Mental Health
New Year New Me | 2021 Goals
2020 was a year of reflection for me. It flew by and while part of my cannot believe we are about to enter…
The Problem with Always Being Strong
I’m not an outwardly emotional person. I never have been. I’m the type that holds things in and writes about them (like I’m…
MY ADOPTION STORY PT. 87 | SELF CARE ISN’T SELFISH
We’ve all heard the saying, but what does it mean? To me, “self care” is just necessary resting and recharging. I almost dislike…
MY ADOPTION STORY Pt. 78 | TOXIC RELATIONSHIPS | DO I CUT THEM OFF?
When a transracial adoptee begins to open up about their adoption trauma and struggles with racism, it can be jarring to their friends…
Mask Musings
Yes, I recognize this entire situation is complicated. Yes, I realize people need to work to live. Vacations and parties are not excusable…
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…
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…
April 2020 Update
Well, I managed to get two months into 2020 with updates before I dropped off. I blame COVID-19 for that. So… we are…
My Social Media Boundaries
If you’ve been following my advocacy and not just my book reviews, then you know I share a lot of myself when talking…