When I used to think about racism, I pictured obvious acts — someone making a cruel comment or doing something openly hateful. Those moments were easy to see and call out for what they were. But over time, I’ve realized it’s not just about individual words or actions. Racism is woven into the fabric…
Finding Closure Finding closure has always been a challenge for me. Understanding each other’s behavior is crucial for human connection, and when we can’t grasp why someone acted a certain way, we often go to great lengths to find out. This need for closure can sometimes become nearly obsessive. Over time, I’ve realized that…
A friend recently posed a challenging question to me, reflecting on the new maternal figures in my life and my complex relationship with my adoptive family: “With so many new people entering your life over the years and so many women stepping in as mother figures, why do you still grieve the loss of…
When I select songs to sing or record as covers, I’m meticulous in choosing ones that resonate deeply with my life story. The old hymn, “Great Is Thy Faithfulness,” holds a special place on my Spotify playlist and is often on repeat. It reverberates through every facet of my life, particularly over the last…
Motherhood – this whirlwind of emotions that sweeps you up, spinning you through exhaustion, guilt, love, overwhelm, and blessings every single day. From the moment you start dreaming about your baby to those final weeks of pregnancy, it’s this wild ride of mixed feelings. You’re constantly torn between craving a moment of peace and…
As we delve into this topic, I want to express my unwavering support for adoption as something significant and guided by divine purpose. From my perspective, adoption closely resonates with the teachings of God, as we see in James 1:27: “Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit…
Every hardship has strengthened my spiritual armor. My pain and struggles, which God never abandoned me, built my faith and allowed me to trust Him even more. God’s presence has been present throughout my life, enabling me to keep walking with Him and trusting Him during my chronic illness and cancer journey. Although, I…
In the adoption world, we hear about adoptee-adult relationship issues being inevitable and that adoptees who have been adopted cannot properly bond with anyone in their lives because of the trauma they experienced at the hands of their birth mother. There is a lot of discussion about adoptees’ inability to bond and maintain relationships. In contrast, we seldom…
At karaoke night last night, I informed the audience I was singing this song in honor of my husband, whom I sang this very song on our wedding day seven years ago 💕 ..I will never get tired of singing this song for you, babe! 🖤