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About the Substack

I stumbled upon my adoption papers in 2006 at the age of 22. Slowly making sense of my journey as an adoptee and connecting with the adoptee community.

About Adopted & Adapting

I stumbled upon my adoption papers in 2006 at the age of 22. I am slowly making sense of my journey as an adoptee through my writing, artistic work, and everyday life. Chicago is my home.

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