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
Audrey Cruz & Rule 42
Walking the Path: Audrey Cruz's Story of Strength and Identity
We sat down with Audrey Cruz, a remarkable mom, podcast co-host of Rule 42, and an absolute force of nature. 💖 Audrey shared her deeply personal story of adoption, a journey of resilience, cultural exploration, and the beautiful, complex path to finding her identity.
Imagine learning your path was different than you thought... Audrey navigated this with grace and strength, and her insights are truly profound. We even explored the powerful poem "Caminante, son tus huellas" by Antonio Machado, reminding us that "the path is made by walking." 👣
We asked Audrey about the moment she learned about her adoption, how it shaped her motherhood, and the misconceptions she wishes people understood. Her answers? Heartfelt and eye-opening. 🤯
Creative Content: Caminante, son tus huellas by Antonio Machado.
Caminante, son tus huellas
el camino, y nada más;
caminante, no hay camino,
se hace camino al andar."
Translation:
"Traveler, your footprints
are the path, and nothing more;
traveler, there is no path,
the path is made by walking.