@AndeStanley1 I sometimes feel like a Dr. Seuss book I did not belong here or there, I did not belong anywhere. I still feel on the periphery or like a satellite around groups, cliques… But I think I perpetuate that reality now.
@LJinNJ @AndeStanley1 I always had that periphery feeling, and just aware of being different than the culture, values, mindset of my adoptive parents.
but I didn’t realize how little I belonged until they passed away and then all of the rest of that “family” fell away too.
New video up at Earthseed Detroit!
American Baby By Gabrielle Glaser | Book Review | Adoptee Reads|
This is part of the ongoing Adoptee Werk playlist. A little different from my regular content but very much in line with a healthy living for me. ☺️
https://t.co/WlKhAj2pob
@AndeStanley1 @jklmd123 @Abzaloot29@messiahmusic1@NigelHeal@JustinETharp I think it’s more so rooted in myopic privilege, and the fact that she was obviously looking for a fight. She wants to gaslight people and turn an attack around on itself, call it a “debate, pretend like she’s “just asking a question” but it was an accusation and invalidation…
@MaeveKelly11 I realize now that that “pretending not to care“ skill (trauma response) really impacted the quality of my relationships. I basically numbed myself so I would have no expectations of people.
@MaeveKelly11 I held the stance so firmly for so long that when I did start to look, my friends were surprised and said so… That’s how I knew how aggressive I was with that stance. A few of them said they didn’t understand how I couldn’t want to know but I was so closed to discuss it…
There’s nothing wrong or weird with wanting to know & connect with the bio family you were separated from.
There’s also nothing better or praiseworthy about an adoptee who claims they don’t care about their origins and biology.
New Video Up at Earthseed Detroit
Who Am I Really? Book By Damon Davis | Book Review | Adoptee Reads!
This is part of my ongoing adoptee-werk playlist, “Mixed Feelings”.
A little different content but very much in line with healthy living for me. ☺️
https://t.co/KWb1JdPNuw
Your body knows. You will suddenly become anxious or repelled when you feel bad energy, bullshit, weird vibes and sneaky shit. Never say yes when your body says no. Listening to your body and honoring what it says is the ultimate form of self-care.
Women's History Month Wrap Up | What I Read in March | Shelf Life | EARTHSEED DETROIT
A few of the enriching works that I took in for Women's History Month!
https://t.co/weiVOCApm8
The discussion that took place after a paper declaring that "adoption does not cause harm" has left many people, from what I can see, feeling hurt, gaslit & unheard. It is NOT OK. Empathy, cultural humility & genuine concern is absent. I have invited @DomMcSherry1 to the podcast.