This Little Asian Woman Has Had Enough of Your Shit
Women are conditioned from a young age how to think, feel, and be—from our families, the media, and society at large. Minority women are blessed with another layer of that, with race-specific rules. Adoptees get yet another. For years, my rebellion against what the world expects of me has been consistent but measured. I’ve pushed […]
Adoptee Egos and the Struggle to be Seen
by JS LEE For many us, our adoption experiences are key components of our identities. Non-adopted people often take pride in their heritage and ancestry. Since so many adoptees lack the information that should be rightfully ours, there’s a tendency to cling to what we have. I’m one of those adoptees. My personal experience with […]
The Spark
by JS LEE Imagine you’re an infant or child left alone in a long, dark tunnel. Your voice cries out, but no one can hear you. You reach out a hand, desperate for the warmth of your mother. Muscles tense. Blood rushes to your head as you call for her again. She will hear you. […]
Searching for Something Denied
by JS LEE They used to sell miniature horoscope scrolls at our grocery store checkout lanes. Every month, I begged for the chance to read my fate spelled out as fact on pastel paper. I’d spend an hour poring over each word, preparing for what to expect. Yet, it was more than a childish indulgence. […]
KEURIUM Trigger Guide
While many readers have reported that KEURIUM has helped them heal, certain content might be triggering for some. This guide is for wannabe readers who are nervous about certain themes and depictions shifting their emotional balance. While it contains spoilers, it should allow people with trauma sensitivities to enjoy the rest of its contents pertaining to adoption’s identity […]