EPISODE 05: Isaac and Julie highlight the term "Code-Switching," discussing what it is and how Isaac and his family have navigated it through the different spaces in his life. Code-Switching is seen to show up in transracial adoption situations, especially with an adoptee trying to find their place within their own culture. Isaac and Julie discuss how embracing Code-Switching has brought a sense of community and home for Isaac as he sought his place in Black spaces. From embarrassing stories and misunderstandings between them, Julie and Isaac reflect on how code-switching has opened up meaning and a strong connection, particularly in how it has brought them closer together.

Isaac and Julie share their deeply personal experiences with transracial adoption, exploring the complex tapestry of love, loss, and identity.From the challenges of interracial adoption criticized by society to the unique bond that pain and loss have fostered between them, they open up about the realities that have shaped their lives. This podcast peels back the layers of what it means to be a family built not from birth, but from love and understanding, offering listeners a window into the resilience and profound connection of an adoptive mother and son.