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Navigating Between Living or Giving-Up
In this post, J. Park discusses her journey to understanding her identity as a Korean adoptee.
KAAN
Mar 7, 20226 min read


I’ve Seen Her Before, a Long Time Ago
In this post, Amy Skinner shares a poem to describe her adoption as a feeling.
KAAN
Dec 3, 20213 min read


The Legacy of Adoption: Children of Adoptees
In this post, Megan Hammerschmidt shares her experience as a child of a Korean American adoptee.
KAAN
Nov 15, 20215 min read


Full Circle
In this post, Patrick Armstrong shares his experience as a Korean American adoptee attending KAAN for the first time.
KAAN
Aug 30, 20216 min read


The Deep Ocean
In this post, Amanda Bomster-Jabs reflects on her experiences growing up as a Korean adoptee in the midst of AAPI Heritage Month.
KAAN
May 25, 20215 min read


Mother's Day Status: It's Complicated
In this post, Jennifer Patel shares her story about being an adoptee and a mother on Mother's Day.
KAAN
May 9, 20215 min read


Will I Ever Be Enough?
In this post, Rebecca Cheek shares about her experience as a Korean American adoptee raised in rural Alabama.
KAAN
May 3, 20214 min read


To All My Fellow Asian American Adoptees: Your Pain Is Valid
By Maze Felix Hello, my name is Maze Felix and my pronouns are they/them. I am a queer trans non-binary Asian American transracial...
KAAN
Apr 13, 20214 min read


Asian Fetishism, Consent, and Adoption
by Midnite Martini “It’s only a preference.” “You should be flattered!” “It’s not racist, I love Asian women!” I’ve heard these all...
KAAN
Apr 6, 20216 min read


Do you see me? Us? Asian America?
In this post, Kim McKee challenges adoptive families of Asian adoptees to reflect on their relation to white supremacy.
KAAN
Mar 26, 20217 min read


Surviving the Holiday Vortex as Adoptees
In this post, Katie Bozek reflects and shares advice on how to survive the holiday season as adoptees.
KAAN
Dec 24, 20205 min read


The Most Surprising Thing I Learned While Filming the Side by Side Project
by Glenn Morey “As a child, I often dreamt about what I saw the night I was abandoned.” “Mixed-race kids were seen as human refuse, a...
KAAN
Nov 23, 20204 min read


On the Importance of Recognizing the Politics of the Family
In this post, Shannon Gibney discusses the politics of family from her experience as a Black woman who is a transracial adoptee.
KAAN
Nov 10, 20205 min read


On Belonging, Family, and Brave Spaces: A Closer Look at the 2021 KAAN Conference Theme
In this post, KAAN's Assistant Director, Rachel Hye Youn Rupright, takes a closer look at the 2021 KAAN Conference Theme.
KAAN
Oct 13, 20204 min read


It’s OK to Not Be OK: Navigating the Stressors of 2020 as a Community of Adoptees
In this post, Nicole Sheppard, MA, LPCC discusses many stressors experienced by adoptees in 2020 and offers strategies for mental health.
KAAN
Sep 10, 20207 min read


KAAN Community Book Review: The New Jim Crow
In this post, Grace Newton shares her review of The New Jim Crow, a book about racial discrimination in a "post-racial" society.
KAAN
Sep 1, 20209 min read


The Revolution of the Korean Adoptee Galaxy
In this post, Mark Hagland shares his perspective on how the Korean Adoptee community has evolved and expanded over the past twenty years.
KAAN
Aug 6, 20204 min read


How Can White People Become Stronger Racial Justice Allies?
In this post, Stacy Schroeder shares practical tips & resources to help white people understand how they can play a role in racial justice.
KAAN
Jun 25, 20206 min read


Re-Imagining Pride in the Midst of COVID-19 and the Black Lives Matter Movement
In this post, Erica Gehringer discusses the importance of centering Black & Brown Queer & Trans people as we celebrate Pride month in June.
KAAN
Jun 24, 20205 min read
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