Tag Archives: cultural differences

Adoption in media vs. reality

Posted on December 25, 2013 by parkjaesun

Apparently it seems like it really helps if you’re a famous actress or just a well known person seen a lot on TV or in the media (not avarge Joe that is) Now it seems Friends actress Jennifer Aniston might … Continue reading →

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내가 누구를 어디로

Posted on December 20, 2013 by parkjaesun

내가 누구를 어디로 . vem är jag , vem vill jag vara egentligen ? who am I really … ? sure I claim to be Korean, but I know I’m not really Korean. Well, I am 100 % Korean by … Continue reading →

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Love is

Posted on November 17, 2013 by parkjaesun

I know that mum and dad got my back yet my heart yearns to her my omma’s voice, to glance at appa one last time. To hug my unnis and to laugh with namdongsaeng. I’m very proud of my brother … Continue reading →

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존댓말

Posted on September 5, 2013 by parkjaesun

Omma I’m sorry, so sorry.  Omma, please forgive me for being a disapointment and a bad bad girl. Onni please I’m sorry if I hurt. Appa, please think of me just a little don’t keep me hidden in the closet … Continue reading →

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Omma if only I could tell you…

Posted on July 15, 2013 by parkjaesun

내가 당신에게 말할 수있는 경우에만… How I wish I could tell you, phone you or write to you to tell you a little about my life. It’s finally looking like I’ll finally be getting some sunshine in my life. But … Continue reading →

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아버지는 저를 용서하십시오

Posted on March 20, 2013 by parkjaesun

Dear father the day I took the decision to part with you was the worst yet. There are times I regret having made this decision. Believe me. I wish you could have given me a chance to make amends… My … Continue reading →

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You’ve Got Mail

Posted on December 31, 2012 by parkjaesun

I have been doing just fine for about the last 3 or 4 months of 2012.  Really well in fact, the promise I made myself was to try to not forsake myself on the behalf of my birth family.  I … Continue reading →

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안녕히 계세요 or 안녕히 가세요 – who’s really leaving who

Posted on November 27, 2012 by parkjaesun

Here’s not only my last and final post on my reunion but also my current situation of the same. http://www.thelostdaughters.com/2012/11/nablopomo-day-27-diversity-or-sacrifice.html Recently, not that long ago I finally recieved a letter or rather short reply on my long and honest letter. … Continue reading →

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New Korean birth family wanted

Posted on November 10, 2012 by parkjaesun

A part of me wishes that my birth family wouldn’t have demanded the things they did or had too high expectations… I’m not saying that I’m innocent or without guilt. I just wish they could have been more open and … Continue reading →

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Forgive and forget

Posted on September 10, 2012 by parkjaesun

Why is it always the adoptee that either is blamed or has to take responsability for something that is way beyond their control ? Why is it always the adoptees fault when communication mishaps suddenly occurs? Why is it mostly … Continue reading →

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