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Episode 29 (S2): Fully Embraced - An Adoption Story
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We invited Glynis, an honorary Oakland Asian Mom by way of Austin, Texas, to speak about her beautiful adoption story. Glynis was born in the Philippines and was adopted at the age of 1 by white parents at a Manila-based adoption agency. She shares sweet memories of how she learned about her adoption story, of feeling fully embraced by her family, and what it was like taking a trip back to Manila as an adult to the exact place where her parents met her. She shares experiences of navigating potentially confusing situations when out with her white parents and how 23 and Me sparked some wonderings about her biological mother. Glynis also reflects on how having her own biological kids has sweetened family life too. It's easy to see how Glynis’ journey has shaped her sense of self, her gift of graciousness, and her openness to being "adopted" by friends and diverse communities.
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