This story is about how we hold complexity for difficult truths and learn to see beyond pain and cultural stereotypes. By far, my most vulnerable and challenging piece yet. #writing #ptsd #adoption www.huffpost.com/entry/father...

Wonderful conversation with Stephen Robinson, aka @playtyperguy.com, about cross-cultural adoption, identity, and the memoir that I am querying. Thanks again for having me on, Stephen.

I’ve been asking my family to pronounce my name correctly for 18 years, which is over half of my life. They still can’t do it. This essay is about how we honor who we are and where we come from when the people who we love can’t (or won’t). www.businessinsider.com/my-family-ca...

Biggest thank you to Kailey Brennan DelloRusso and Ashleah Gonzalez for selecting my essay to be featured in this month’s issue of Write or Die Magazine. writeordiemag.com/elliptical-l...

I have to believe something good can come of this. I have to believe, because the minute I stop believing is the minute I lose my ability to do anything about it. #inauguration

Loved having two adoptee meetups this week! 🥚@saraeasterlyauthor.bsky.social @mirellastoyanova.bsky.social

One week later and it still hasn't set in. After 3+ years, my manuscript of my debut memoir is finally query ready. #writingcommunity #amwriting #amquerying

Thank you to @raisingmothers.bsky.social for publishing my review of ADOPTION UNFILTERED, a much needed, first-of-its-kind resource on adoption's complexities for everyone in the constellation. raisingmothers.substack.com/p/review-ado...

💯 this.

It’s all fun and games until suddenly you’re drafting a book proposal. 😂😅

This past Tuesday, a record-breaking storm knocked out the two tallest trees on our property and I was reminded not to wait to express my gratitude, not even for a national holiday. #thankful

If anyone would like a personally inscribed book for a gift, I’d be happy to do that. 🥚

Up to 75 resilient survivors writing about trauma and family estrangement! Still room for more if you'd like to be included in the pack. #memoir #memoirists #writingcommunity #amwriting #CPTSD #trauma #resilience #writingsupport #estrangement go.bsky.app/MG3fqTH

“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist.” - Robert Jones, Jr.

One of the most important things to me now is boosting this fundraiser for my Habibi, Tamara Abu Dayer. Please donate what you can! gofund.me/19d38c48

It's like a breath of fresh air over here.

Although I am mainly preoccupied with completing my memoir (while parenting a toddler), I am proud of this piece I published @huffpost.bsky.social in September, and look forward to writing more short-form pieces in the future. #amwriting #writingcommunity #writing www.huffpost.com/entry/son-ne...

Migrating a few of my favorite picture-posts from the old country. This one feels especially relevant these days. #writingcommunity #art #illustration