transracial adoption Archives

Adoption Episodes / October 27, 2020

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…

Adoption Episodes / October 6, 2020

In another episode of my adoption story, I share about a time I experienced racism while with my friends. I discuss what I…

Adoption Episodes / September 27, 2020

I am barely hanging on between work and current events. As a result, I’ve tried to take a step back from advocacy (at…

Adoption Episodes / September 15, 2020

Adoption is a very personal experience and often, people can be very curious about it. This may prompt people to ask a lot…

Adoption Themes / September 14, 2020

5/5 stars As a queer, transracial adoptee, Lucy definitely knows what it’s like to feel in-between. After surviving a mass shooting, she is…

Adoption Episodes / August 11, 2020

One of the most common forms of invalidation I see is, ‘My child hasn’t expressed these feelings so yours aren’t valid’. The problem…

Adoption Episodes / July 28, 2020

You all submitted questions, and I am finally answering them! My videos are filmed and scheduled to publish weeks in advance. While I…

Adoption / July 21, 2020

When someone is struggling with their self-worth and finding their place in the world, they are often met with the response, “Just own…

Adoption Episodes / July 14, 2020

People always ask me about how it was having a Chinese, transracial adoptee as a sister. Parents wonder if they should adopt another…

Adoption / June 27, 2020

Here’s the disclaimer to ensure you read until the end: NOT ALL PARENTS INVALIDATE ADOPTEES After spending a few years in various adoption…