When it comes to racism, my understanding has evolved significantly. Initially, I thought of racism as individual acts of prejudice or hatred, such as making a racist comment or doing something overtly hateful. These acts were easy to identify and condemn, fitting neatly into my early conceptions of what it…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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,…

It’s been unfortunate that I’ve had one health issue after another. With the recent cancer diagnosis, I did share with friends and family on social media that I was diagnosed but withheld what type of cancer it was and allowed those who wanted to know to ask me directly. With…

You can use the term “emotional immaturity” to identify behavior and determine whether a friendship is physically and mentally beneficial to you. Some adults do not grow up, which is unfortunate. Often, the world they live in is one of dependency, social anxiety, lack of boundaries, and low self-esteem. There…

February 28, 2020   – The start of this year has been a whirlwind! We finished 2019 with Alex graduating and having our sweet James appear in the world two weeks early. One week after bringing James back from the hospital, we decided to look into renting a house, but things took a turn…