Adoption--the rare times it's mentioned in South Asian communities, the act occurs within families. Boys are often given to a relative who has no one to take on their name...but millions of South Asian children also need homes, and for whatever reason, society is averse to taking someone else's child into our homes. On this thought-provoking, profound, and uplifting episode, guests Sarah Corley and Malea Hetrick talk about their respective adoption cases. Sarah was adopted from India into a Caucasian mother's home. Malea is a Caucasian mother who adopted an Indian girl...and both are aware of exactly how challenging adoption can be within South Asian culture. Annika's book, Sugar, Spice, and Can't Play Nice, is available at all bookstores including Barnes and Noble, Bookshop, and Amazon!Follow TDS on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter, and catch up with the hosts, Annika and Asana Voices on IG. Until next time, keep lighting That Desi Spark!