VIDEO BLOGS

While my long-term goal has always been to create a feature-length documentary about this journey, I also felt it was important to tell this story through a series of shorter, episodic chapters. These episodes allow space for reflection, honesty, and nuance, and offer a more accessible way for people to understand both the process and the emotions that come with it. This series opens a window into a significant part of my life that I have never publicly shared before.

Vulnerability has never come easily to me. Letting people into my life, my questions, and my pain has been one of the greatest challenges of this journey. But one of the most important lessons I’ve learned is that vulnerability is not a weakness. It can be our greatest source of strength. As research professor and author Brené Brown reminds us, “Vulnerability is not about winning or losing. It’s having the courage to show up and be seen when we have no control over the outcome.”

This project is me choosing to show up and be seen.

By sharing my story in this way, I hope to offer a deeper understanding of who I am and of the emotional complexities, challenges, and lifelong questions many adoptees carry with them. Most of all, I hope this series helps others on similar journeys feel less alone and find the courage to share their own stories when they are ready.