Being Other: My Story on Adoption, Race, and Never Fitting the Mold

This week I’m going deeper into my adoption story, specifically what it felt like growing up biracial in a blended family where I never quite fit one box. I talk about being homeschooled, being a preacher’s kid, having a stutter, and constantly being asked “but who are your real parents.” I share some hard memories, including being asked to leave rooms so others could tell racist jokes, and a painful moment on a mission trip where I finally felt like I belonged. This episode is raw, it’s personal, and it’s about what it means to stay true to yourself even when you spend your whole life being told you don’t fit anywhere. Sisters, if you’ve ever felt like the chameleon in the room, this one’s for you. Show Notes: In this episode I talk about: • Growing up adopted, biracial, homeschooled, and a preacher’s kid • Being told “that’s not your real family” as a child • Switching between social groups just to feel like I belonged • A painful memory from church and from a mission trip • What my siblings taught me about never changing who I am to fit in • Why being “other” actually became a gift Follow along @mysistersclosetpod Check out My Inner Mind at myinnermind.halliewho.com 💜