Second Chances | Eric McDaniel | Legacy Project Korea

[@elainecampbell8083]

Thank you so much for sharing Eric's story. Wow, bless him. My cousin is adopted, and she just found out she has three sisters. She met them at the end of 2021. I was really happy for her because she grew up as an only child, adopted into my Aunt and Uncle's family. I love that Eric used the "kill them with kindness tactic". Those are the exact words that my Father used when he talked to me about the bullies that haunted me throughout elementary school. I've used that theory to this day.

[@ericmclee86]

Thanks for sharing your story. This is great and happy for your cousin :)

[@teesong6801]

Great story thank you for sharing. Believe it or not even Korean kids who have Korean parents go through the same thing as adoptees do in trying to fit in but it’s worse because our parents did not know about American culture. At times I remember I had a Korean adoptee in my class and thought how lucky he was to have American parents who understood American culture. Same as you, I learned in High School that I wanted to more in tune with my Korean culture and be proud rather than trying to hide it. The most impressive thing you mentioned was to treat everyone with kindness because that is universal in any culture. Good luck to you and your future.

[@ericmclee86]

Tee - its not about worse. It all depends really. We share similarities and we empathize :) It depends how u deal with it. Hate begets hate. True strength comes within and to look into society and those who hurt you and smile :l Because you know u love urself :) And thats all that matter essentially.

[@dezigal87]

You’re always an inspiration, Eric.

[@ericmclee86]

Thanks Sid hope all is well!^^

[@rik1754]

Wow your story is amazing to say the least. You already had the mindset of self reflection and awareness when you were so young and you set your mind to achieve what you felt was the right thing to do. Many more happy and healthy years to your life’s journey.

[@ericmclee86]

Thanks for listening. Lemons to lemonade :)

[@maimkim]

This guy is the MAN! One of the most inspirational people I’ve met. His story and experience helped me big time in finding myself and my own roots.

[@ericmclee86]

Always brother 👊❤👊

[@Jinnyboymusic]

Thank you for sharing your story. You have this positive vibe and hope all those struggles and identity crisis is a past.

[@ericmclee86]

Identity is the person you look at every time in the mirror^^ Others do not define your humanity. Its what u do!^^

[@yoonicornkids-themakingofa4984]

What an amazing person!!

[@ericmclee86]

Thank U