Clik here to view.
our screening event
The Invisible Red Thread made me laugh, made me cry, made me more attuned to the disturbing fact that orphaned and abandoned children in this world are far too numerous. On Saturday, June 1st, we...
View ArticleClik here to view.
volunteers needed for research study on international adoptees
Hello everyone! I hope that you are staying cool during these hot summer days. We have officially hit triple digit weather here in Arizona! I have written recently that I’m working on a master’s...
View ArticleClik here to view.
why care
In my last post, I discussed a topic that sometimes makes people feel uncomfortable. Racism and discrimination do not typically make for casual dinner conversation, but are relevant issues and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
where I belong
I am so ready to welcome in the Fall. Here in Arizona, the temperatures are still well into the 80’s by afternoon, although the mornings and evenings have begun to cool down. There’s something about...
View ArticleClik here to view.
in my shoes
I enjoy meeting and talking with other international and transracial adoptees. That we are adopted persons gives us a social identity that is unique. The environmental contexts in which we … Continue...
View ArticleClik here to view.
become
A recent post written by another adoptee caught my attention the other day. The author’s name is Kumar, and he blogs at A Stroll Through My Mind.… Read more "become"
View ArticleClik here to view.
searching
Greetings from sunny Long Beach, California! Hope you’re enjoying the holiday season. This morning, I wanted to share a very touching video posted by adoptee, Brent Silkey,… Read more "searching"
View ArticleClik here to view.
hello world
It’s been several weeks since my last post. I hate that I don’t have as much time to devote to my beloved blog these days. I’ve started… Read more "hello world"
View ArticleClik here to view.
what I’ve learned about writing a book
I have always loved the written word. From sounding out those very first simple sentences in elementary school – remember, “see jane run?” – to finishing the complete Nancy Drew mystery series as a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
a certain slant of adoption
Hello folks! It’s Sunday morning, the skies are gray in my lovely locale. Nevertheless, I’m enjoying the weekend, despite the clouds. It couldn’t have come sooner. Today, I wanted to talk about...
View ArticleClik here to view.
adoptee book review
Just wanted to thank Andrew Adams, an adoptee from S. Korea, for reading my book and providing a review! Andrew and I connected via social media on a facebook page he created, #adopteesfromasia. Andrew...
View ArticleClik here to view.
as the world turns
Do you remember that old soap opera, “As the World Turns?” I wasn’t a fan of the show, but do vividly remember the opening credits, a globe of the earth spinning round and round in space. My favorite...
View Articleivory
Mrs. Guinn placed the clunky brown headphones snuggly over my head, the giant earpieces squeezed my temples. A long, coiled cord reached across the way to a stereo where she now stood, ready to drop...
View Articleannoying stereotypes & microaggressions
I enjoy meeting and talking with other international and transracial adoptees. That we are adopted persons gives us a social identity that is unique. The environmental contexts in which we grow up are...
View Articleelevate adoptee voices
Since last November, I’ve had the privilege of connecting to many other adult international adoptees around the U.S. via a podcast I hosted called Global Adoptee Talk. Some participated in my podcast...
View Articlehealing childhood trauma
Hello everyone. In this post, I wanted to talk about childhood trauma. To heal childhood trauma, it’s important to understand how trauma affects a child’s development. So, that’s where we’ll begin. If...
View Articleattachment and attachment styles
In this post, I’ll discuss attachment and attachment styles, including adult attachment styles. This will be a very broad discussion of attachment because it’s such a complex subject! We know that...
View Articlepiano
Although I don’t know much about my early beginnings, I do know that music has shaped my life in profound ways from as far back as I can remember. My biological sisters told me when I met them in...
View Article
