A Search for Identity

  • Ereka Howard
Illustration of Black or brown girl seeing blurry reflection of herself in mirror being held by white hands
Original illustration by Christine Ongjoco

It all started when I noticed I was different from other kids I grew up with. Seeing the students in school who looked like their parents made me insecure about who I was. Many of them would ask me if my parents were my grandparents or “real” parents. This would always make me feel separated […]

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About the Author

Ereka Howard

Ereka Howard is a speaker, co-author, certified life coach, clinician and adoptee. She has been recognized as an authority on motivation, peak performance and peer leadership which have made her well respected amongst her community and audience. After overcoming many hurdles throughout her life, Howard now shares her life experiences and teaches the community how to be successful throughout life. She has a bachelor’s degree in exercise and sports science, and a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling. Howard is currently working on a doctorate in counseling education and supervision. You can order Howard’s book at: https://checkout.square.site/buy/FQ5MX4MSENIAXDBFU63LMEX2.

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