By: Anni

I started rewatching l word this past month in order to catch up with the podcast. I am now watching ahead so I’m ready for the rest of the podcast to be released (at whatever pace is safest and healthiest [physically and mentally]. I’m at episode 6.04; as an Asian American, cis_woman who is a transnational (international) adoptee. My experience is just that- mine. One story in millions.

The first time I watched the L Word, I wasn’t as deep into therapy as I am now so I don’t remember having any response to any adoption or Asian references on the show. However now, I am enraged. From Anne Ramsay’s friends with the fetishising of adopting a Chinese baby to Molly adopting a Chinese baby to prove a point.

Their approach to adoption is horrendous. In every season.

The treatment of an industry that is already so fraught with corruption, lack of infrastructure, and propaganda. I mean, for starters. The United States is the only country in the UN that has not ratified the CRC.
Also known as the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. You know, the ones that Nickelodeon f#cking broadcasted for 8 min. 46 sec. earlier this year because ALL BLACK LIVES MATTER.

And of course this issue disproportionately affects families and children of color and those in lower socioeconomic situations. Be it domestic or transnational/transracial.

I love this podcast so much and am eager to hear your take as we near these different plot points. (so sorry if there are typos, I am writing this on my phone).

Hope that youse guys are well and staying as healthy and safe as you can. (yes that includes you, carol)