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What do you want to do in this life? Well—that’s a loaded question, isn’t it? “That depends. Do you know what you truly want? I know you think about it.” I stared at my friend as he sipped his coffee shake, his gaze intense. We were sitting in this cozy diner in Brooklyn, and Kanyon…
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Growing up, I didn’t know how to ask the tough questions. You know what I mean? I just wanted to feel welcomed, to have opportunities, and to not feel guilty about wanting those things. Even with the love and opportunities I had, I couldn’t shake the feeling that something was missing—validation, affirmation, all those complicated…
Adopted Black Girl 