November 10, 2019 marked the 31 year anniversary of the day I was adopted!
I decided to step out of my comfort zone even more + recorded my adoption story in the nude, wearing only what I wore when I was brought into this world
I’ve been hesitant in sharing my adoption story because I didn’t want to offend anyone, especially my parents + birth mom. I do not want to bring any additional hurt, guilt, pain, or suffering onto anyone, particularly the brave woman who at 19 years old brought me into this world. To my birth mom, if you’re watching: I love you unconditionally, you made the right choice, I am endlessly grateful for you + your decision, + I will always love you no matter what!
It doesn’t serve me to try to control or worry about possibly offending or triggering anyone else, so I’m releasing that + sharing this for me + for other adoptees to know that they are not alone in their journeys
Everything I say is based on my experiences. I do not blame anyone for anything, I hold no resentment, I am solely speaking from my perspective
I was born on April 8, 1988 in Northern California + at two days old I flew on my first plane home to Los Angeles with my parents. I had an open adoption + I am extremely grateful my parents told me from day 1 that I was adopted, that I was chosen, + that I was loved. My mom + birth mom sent each other letters + photos, + although we’re in communication, I have still yet to be reunited with my birth mother or any blood relative
Growing up, I thought it was wrong for me to feel sad, upset, lost, angry, or displaced because I was handed life on a silver platter by being adopted into a family of stability, wealth, love, + support
I now acknowledge + accept that although I had an “easy” adoption I still had trauma, I still felt pain, I still felt abandoned, + I was wearing a lot of masks to cover all of that up. It’s taken me years to un-numb myself from the blockages that I put up as protection from being hurt
My adoption gave me the opportunity to be live a beautiful, healthy, happy, + thriving life surrounded by love + support. Thank you to everyone involved + everyone who has been a part of my journey, I love you all!🌻
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