My story of love and loss as a transracial adoptee | Sara Jones

A mysterious tattoo on her forearm was all that linked Sara Jones, adopted as a child by white parents, to her South Korean origins. Searching for her birth family taught her that transracial adoption stories often frame new lives abroad as strokes of luck that call for endless gratitude, obscuring a far more complex reality. Through her experience of loss and discovery, Jones offers guidance on what adoptive parents can do to protect their children's unique cultural and personal narratives.

[maymiller]

It was amazing how she repeated about being grateful in the end to show how gratefullness is something that grows within children with the parents actions instead of being forced upon or reminded of like she was.

[SaranyaMano]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. I cannot imagine what you want through, but I hope that transracial adoptions these days are more sensitive to the children's emotions and identity.

[marietremblayartiste]

Thank you so much. ❤
I got emotional, I felt like finally someone was telling a story that kinda look like mine. I'm so glad for you to have been able to reunite with your biological family. 🙂❤

[Smollish]

Being a transracial adoptee this hit me so hard. She talked about something being wrong when on the surface everything is fine has been one of my depression struggles for years. Hearing her voice all these struggles, similar ones that I went through but didn't really tell anyone because the wouldn't understand or made me feel guilty for feeling made me cry.

[anelysemowery]

Being adopted internationally this meant so much to me. Thank you

[queenmisanthrope]

Her father was smart for putting that tattoo on them. I would’ve never thought to do that

[Mer]

Thank you so much for sharing this! I think about adoption issues frequently. While I always admire the courage and commitment of adoptive parents, I also feel heartbroken for the adopted kids. Even adoption within your race is not easy, not to mention transracial ones. Why do kids have to go through this in the first place? Of course it is better than not being adopted, but still traumatic.

[notanartist]

I'm not even adopted but this was very inspiring and insightful. Also, heartbreaking yet beautiful ❤️

[johnjohnw]

Amazing story, it's such a large and small world at the same time. It should be made so kids in this situation to be shown about their background so they can identify more easily. What a smart father as well.

[godnkr]

It is a real courage for this woman to share her story. So strong💪

[sreekumarpk]

From Kerala "gods own country" want you to give a hug. Your childhood photos made my eyes fill... Finally i am happy that you found your family. I really appreciate you to for sharing your suggestions to adults in the world who have adopted child.

[yingchang]

i am crying. Thank you for your sharing.

[jaeheechong]

Thank you for sharing your powerful story. Sara, you are an inspiration! 👏😍

[itouchtheskyslowlifeitaly]

You're a lovely woman. Thank you so much for sharing your story as an adopted child. I love listening and watching you here on the top of the mountain Italy.

[bhupendradwivedi]

In this video there is a lesson to those kids who are adopted from somewhere..she openly explained every ins and outs which has happened with her after adopting by someone..those people also live respectfully life without any shame.

[gabriellelaroche]

Thank you for sharing your story. I don't know if i'll have the courage to find my biological parents one day, because I am scared of failling. I was left on an building entrance with a note, which the orphanage never gave to my adopted. parents.

[romulogustavo]

Even though most adoptions happen when children are still babies, I think that some memories prior to adoption remain with them throughout their lives, and their new families need to know how to deal with it.

[kjam]

Sara was a guess on WBEZ today her story was intriguing so I wanted to hear it for myself...awesome!

[X菜椪妮]

A very very awesome speech ! I would like to share!!!

[vasd]

I am very happy, that you found your birth family.