Our Selves, As Humans
Portraits and stories from everyday human beings.
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I didn't have any fear that day. I didn't have any nerves. The whole week leading up to it, I was really, really excited. I just wanted to run.
My parents always made a point every single year to celebrate our homecoming day. That's been a really interesting way to think about home—the beginning of our adoption and celebrating us coming into this amazing family.
You don't have to do something for a million people. Instead, focus on making a huge difference to one family, or to one person.
I have a joking line when I host people, which is, "If it's edible or potable, eat and drink it," which basically means, if I'm having you over, of course I'm going to be feeding you.
We're almost privileged to say that home is a feeling. Home is where you're rooted, and there's history, there's family, there's community, there's memories, and there's meaning.
They weren't concerned about me giving up a good job for the unknown. They trusted me. That was a huge moment in my life.
I started opening my own eyes to my inner voice. Why is it this way and how can I make a difference?
I've noticed a shift in my mindset over what I would label as important. If it doesn't come down to family or friends, everything else is just extra.
We have a new set of tools to use now. It doesn't mean you can't still create, but what you used to use has shifted
As Humans is illustrated and curated by Jadyn Chen, an illustrator and designer with a focus on equality, storytelling, and representation.