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February always brings about a sense of reflection for me – it’s my birthday month, marking another year of growth, questions, and curiosity. This year, as I transition into a new decade, that introspection feels particularly poignant. Approaching the big 3-0, I realized I no longer want to speculate about my family dynamics; I want…
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Three years ago, the notion of exchanging motivational quotes with my birth father would have prompted a chuckle and a swift change of subject. What changed? Time Three years. It went fast. If you’ve just stumbled upon my blog, welcome! This post holds a special significance as it marks three years since the inception of…
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Reconnecting with your birth parents as an adult is a rollercoaster of emotions. Unsure of how to navigate it? Take a breath and remember: you only need to tackle this journey one step at a time. Don’t feel the need to replace lost time; as my birth father wisely said, “we can only catch on,…
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In the echoes of silence surrounding Black women adoptees’ experiences, I’ve noticed a pattern – a pattern of gaslighting and demands for proof of trauma. When Black women adoptees speak out, we often encounter skepticism. If we remain silent, the risk is the erasure of our experiences and the constriction of our narrative. This blog…
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