something I will have to be aware of to effectively parent my Ethiopian children as a white mother/woman. Internalized racism is the taking on of the values and perspectives of the dominant culture--including things that are detrimental to a person's own image or sense of self. For those of us raising girls--watch this... [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAOZhuRb_Q8%5D click here … Continue reading Internalized Racism Is
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A Much Needed WAITING Break
I now know for sure that I will not be getting a referral until after our agency's director returns from Ethiopia. It is really refreshing and freeing to know that. I can now relax and enjoy Wannafest. I am so excited about it. I am packed and like a little kid--pretty much sitting by the … Continue reading A Much Needed WAITING Break
239 Days
of waiting to meet our baby girl and we are still waiting... I am starting to realize that it will be a little longer and that I don't have to stop breathing every time the phone rings until the caller id registers. Well, we leave for San Diego in 28 hours and I cannot wait. … Continue reading 239 Days
White Privilege Oblivion–Part 1
This post will be long....Be forewarned. I think I am ready to get some thoughts down about the documentary The Color of Fear (1994). It was a powerful movie that has forced me to look into myself and to admit that there are many things about race that I still don't and will not be … Continue reading White Privilege Oblivion–Part 1
So Close I Can Taste The Excitement And The Crazy
The two families who were ahead of us on the waiting list both received their referrals today. Congrats to Becky and family and to Laura and family. That means we are next and I am slightly going insane. Everytime the phone rings or my email dings I stop breathing for a moment. This just might … Continue reading So Close I Can Taste The Excitement And The Crazy
