Are you willing to "lose face" with loved ones? We all know how it feels to disagree with someone we love. The old saying, “I'm not dying on that hill,” can be so true with family and friends. We all have that sibling, family member, or friend that is always willing to push the boundaries with ...
Adoptee Perspective: Adoption, Family And…Baseball?
For those of you who don’t already know, I am a huge Atlanta Braves fan! Growing up as an 80’s kid in Atlanta, the Braves were a powerhouse in the national league, with a memorable team. With names like Tom Glavine, John Smoltz, Greg Maddox, Andruw Jones and Chipper Jones…it’s hard to believe they ...
Tips For Creating A Multiethnic Experience In Your Home
When you think of the term ethnicity, diversity may come to mind. You may think of ethnicity as an experience that only happens when you interact with people who look different. While that is true, ethnicity is shared culture, practices, and beliefs passed on from generation to ...
Adoptee Perspective: O Brother, Where Art Thou?
It was all pretty routine. It wasn’t the first time I picked somebody up at the airport. I mean, living away from my family in the Southeast and Rocky Mountain Region of the United States, it’s common to pick up family at the massive George Bush International Airport. But this time it was different. ...
Identity & Belonging From An Adoptee Perspective: Part 2
In my last post, which you can read here, I spoke about parents' unique role in guiding their children through their journey of self-awareness. This is true for all children. But as a transracial adoptee, this was especially true for me. As a young boy I learned how to avoid unwanted attention-to ...
Identity & Belonging From An Adoptee: Part 1
From my perspective, identity has always been sort of a sticky topic. This is especially true in our highly individualistic western society, where self-development is very important. After all, you are what you want to be, and the key is authenticity. So, from the moment we set out to discover, we ...
Q & A On Transracial Adoption
What is a transracial adoption and why does that matter? Transracial adoption occurs when an adoptee is a different racial or ethnic group from their adopted parents. This is significant because it means if you do decide to adopt a child from a different ethnic background, they may not ...
Adoptee Perspective: Transracial Adoption (Part 1)
When I speak to families I often get asked the question: “What is the best advice you could give a family considering transracial adoption?" This question always brings me to reflect on my own adoption story and the events and experiences that have been most impactful to me as a transracial adoptee. ...
