Today guest host Lisette Austin speaks with Christina Romo, creator of the blog called Diary of a Not-So-Angry Asian Adoptee. Christina shares about her career path in the adoption world and how she has finally found a position that she feels aligns with her personal work in adoptee advocacy. Lisette and Christina discuss the complexities that come with being close with adoptive parents and family while coming to grips with the trauma and loss that is part of adoption. Christina stresses the importance of remaining true to yourself while navigating the healing process.

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Recommended Resources

Diary of a Not-So-Angry Asian Adoptee: diaryofanotsoangryasianadoptee.com
Harlow’s Monkey: An Unapologetic Look at Transracial and Transnational Adoption by Dr. JaeRan Kim

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