The first time at Rosita‘s she only spoke Spanish and I spoke no Spanish. We originally met at the nightclub in Havana, she was Simons best friend Lincoln‘s new girlfriend. She also was a professional dancer at Tropicana.
“Life isn’t defined by what happens to you, but by how you choose to respond. Strength is born not from perfect circumstances, but from the courage to face imperfect ones with resilience and grace.”
- Keitha Alwynn
The thing about being adopted is that you never really know the repercussions—how it will echo through your life, quietly shaping the way you see yourself and the world. Adoption
Once upon a time in a small suburban town, I carried a name that never quite sat right with me – Tracey. It wasn't a name I had chosen, and for as long as I could remember, it had grated on my soul, I knew my own name and it was not Tracey.
Everyone has a story. For many, that story carries chapters of pain, hardship, or trauma. These experiences shape us, but they do not have to define us.
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