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Creativity & Parenthood

Creativity & Parenthood

"My family is from Jamaica and I would say my upbringing was not very conventional. I wasn’t raised by my biological parents and my household as a child was very strict and structured — I didn't really get to do much or explore as a kid. When I was around 14 years old, I moved into my biological mother’s house and it was the complete opposite. I think both experiences shaped me and created a balance within me that I’m not sure would be the case if things were different."
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Valerie Denise Metz

Valerie Denise Metz

 

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Santana Blackburn

Santana Blackburn

“I originally shared the video because I’ve been asked a few times, “Aww are we babysitting today?” or “Wow, are they yours? How’d they get those pretty eyes?” “How does she have blonde hair?”….specifically when I’m out with my kids by myself and Seth isn’t around. I used to get so upset…”
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REN

REN

"I was born in the Philippines and adopted at the age of 8 with my biological sister. My mother is Irish and my father is German. My mother is the youngest of seven and my father is one of eleven. Needless to say, it took a little bit to adjust from being an orphan with no family, to being showered with love from probably one of the biggest families in town. I was immersed in my new family's life right away, from language to food, habits to schooling. But the fascinating part was that my parents did everything they could to keep the Filipino culture alive in our home."
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