
09/03/2025
Spent my birthday at my favorite place- in Maine at my family cottage!☀️🛶
As an adoptee, birthdays have always brought up so many things- They bring sadness, questions, and reminders that are hard to escape. Some years I celebrate with joy, other years I let the day pass quietly—like I don’t deserve it. Lately, I’ve been learning to honor my existence in ways that feel meaningful to me.
This year, that meant the gift of time—6 days unplugged. No phone, no IG. Just sun, rest, and being present with family and friends.
However you spend your birthday, know this: it’s okay to feel it all. 💛