Hey there guys.
You might have noticed that every now and then a post will pop up with Adoptionally Challenged in the title. This is a series (formerly a shortlived blog) that I have been working on occasionally when the need arises.
I realise that some of the issues raised in these posts may challenge my readers’ preconceived notions about adoption, racial relations and various stereotypes that we’ve been socialised to believe.
I am trying to break down those myths and open up dialogue surrounding the issues. Sometimes this means that I am a bit bluntly honest about some of my experiences and I understand that this may be confronting for some.
I just want to point out that these posts are in no way designed to make any of my readers feel bad about themselves, but to simply show my perspective of an experience (for example any challenges I go through with the way I am perceived by outsiders). I urge you to read on and to leave comments about what you have learnt, why you agree or disagree with what I am saying and how the post makes you feel.
I won’t be judging those who show the courage, honesty and interest in responding to my writings about being adopted and of a minority race in my country (Australia). We are all human and it is only after I have done a lot of soul searching for myself that I have realised certain things about myself.
I really do appreciate feedback in the form of post comments. This blogging experience is therapeutic for myself as well as a way of expressing myself to others. I find it’s empowering to give myself a voice.
Thanking you so much,
Kez
