In this episode Melaina, an adoptee, shares her experiences and thoughts about life as a transracial international adoptee. She was born in Colombia and raised in the United States. She shares the struggles and joys she’s experienced and advice for loved ones supporting adoptees in their search for their first family. For more from Melaina, you can follow her on Instagram @melainakrogers where she talks about self-love.

Also, you can see the interviews that she does with others about adoption on her YouTube channel.