When someone comes up to you speaking your birth country’s language and you are both confused and midly flattered they thought you were multilingual.

When they don’t understand that my real parents are the ones who are raising/have raised me. My bio parents are the ones from whose loins I sprung from. Both are important roles but there’s a difference people don’t always understand.

Me: *laughing in adoptee*

For those who celebrate the holiday season, it’s time to be the token person of color in your extended family!