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In this episode, host Tarsha Smith interviews Hannah, a transracial adoptee from Ethiopia. Hannah shares her experiences growing up in a different culture and the challenges she faced in school and social settings. She discusses the importance of therapy and self-acceptance, as well as the impact of the George Floyd incident on her mental health. Hannah also emphasizes the need for adoptive parents to be proactive in incorporating their child's culture into their lives. Overall, her story highlights the journey of self-discovery and embracing one's identity as a transracial adoptee.
In this episode, host Tarsha Smith interviews Hannah, a transracial adoptee from Ethiopia. Hannah shares her experiences growing up in a different culture and the challenges she faced in school and social settings. She discusses the importance of therapy and self-acceptance, as well as the impact of the George Floyd incident on her mental health. Hannah also emphasizes the need for adoptive parents to be proactive in incorporating their child's culture into their lives. Overall, her story highlights the journey of self-discovery and embracing one's identity as a transracial adoptee.
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