I remember the game Sorry! When rain spoiled our middle school P.E. class from passing time on the outdoor track, ostensibly exercising, my friends and I would crowd around the board. Arms outstretched, blocking the others from interference, we would gleefully bat the other’s piece skittering back to Start. The closer those pieces were to … Continue reading I was almost Home
It's rooted in my core, just below my heart. The thickened, tingling tentacles are threatening to burst, demanding to be felt and seen. First came the message from my 이모 (emo, birth mother's younger sister) then the email from my new lawyer. Tuesday's the day, the day that district officials decide if my name gets … Continue reading What will it cost me?
Code Switch: Our Homeland is Each Other (10/10/2018) Before reading, I invite those who are following and reading along on my journey to pause and listen to this whole episode. My words cannot do justice for what the interviewees do in this episode. Second, I am one person and I am not in this space … Continue reading Let’s Talk about Transracial Adoption
In the coming week I'll be presenting at a couple of conferences on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). As I've been preparing, it got me thinking a lot about adoption and ACEs. Here's my disclaimer...my work is currently in the health promotion field and has been in the field of therapy with a focus on trauma, … Continue reading Adoption is an Adverse Experience
Rediscovering My Seoul 