The Girl Who Didn't Belong...Adopted, Adorned, Unseen

I was six months old when I was adopted. On the outside I had dresses, bows, and the perfect smile — but inside I felt hollow. In this episode I talk about growing up in a religious, rule-filled home, the loneliness beneath the lace, friendships that felt transactional, and the relief and emptiness that followed loss. I close with practical ways I learned to hold myself, journal, and choose my own yes. This one is for anyone who’s ever tried to shrink to belong.