The Anna Jinja Show
The Anna Jinja show focuses on the stories, issues, and questions connected to adoption and foster care experiences.
The host is an international adoptee with biological roots in Korea and adopted roots in the United States. As you can imagine, her journey and experiences as a transracial adoptee are multifaceted. Her experiences have been with the pain of discrimination and rejection as well as the joys of self-discovery and learning to embrace all aspects of her identity.
Along the way, she has discovered that she is not alone. We’re all – in some ways – adopted into or out of homes, cultures, communities, and relationships as we grow and evolve. This show illuminates the theme of adoption, in all ways, in our lives. And how those experiences create who we are and who we are yet to be.
Her hope is that through engaging with the guests and creative content, we are welcomed home in this world, cradled in the belief that we belong, that we are worthy, and that we are loved.
So stay tuned, and you may discover your own adoption story.
The Anna Jinja Show
Raheem Durfee & Kim Kaler
Have you ever felt lost, only to find your way through music?
In this extraordinary episode, we introduce you to Raheem Durfee, a man whose life journey is as inspiring as it is heartbreaking. From his adoption in Athens, Ohio, to the emotional rollercoaster of finding his biological family, Raheem's story is one of resilience and hope.
But it's not just Raheem's story that will move you. Talented songwriter Kim Kaler has transformed Raheem's experiences into a powerful, soul-stirring song. Get ready to be captivated as we witness the magic unfold, from the raw emotions poured into the lyrics to the melodies that will stay with you long after the episode ends.
Join us for a journey of discovery, connection, and music. This is more than just a story; it's a testament to the human spirit. Don't miss this unforgettable episode.
Kim Kaler's Song Lyrics:
Love is Thicker
After two hundred seventy four days in this world
I traveled from her arms to theirs
They held me close -- as an oyster holds its pearl
And there was joy in the air
I spent many hours in the garden – mom and me
And we both loved the voices of Loretta (Lynn) and Dolly
Moving men on a field always caught my father’s eye
But I instead was gazing and paintings of the sky
Whispers echoed through the years, no words were said
I never felt at home in the house where the roots spread
Always felt like a faded hue, in the portrait on the wall
Hoping forrrrr/ some connection, big or small
I soon found solace in a kind older man
(And) spent August days, in the sea and the sand
We ambled through jungles to see what we could/might see
Then shared meals of smiles and kimchi
Many years later, I met a girl that felt like home
She prodded me to search for a truth to call my own
I unearthed some others whose eyes --they looked like mine
And we all started making up for (all the) lost time.
CHORUS:
They say blood is thicker than water
But I say love is thicker than both
Ah, Ah,Ah,Ah,Ah,
Ohh love, is thicker than both.