Adopted people often find themselves caught in a web of different identities, systems, and predicaments, all of which intersect in complex ways that can be very difficult to navigate. Joe Toolan, a transracially adopted person born in Guatemala discusses what those intersectional roots meant for his experiences growing up in a white family. Transracially adopted people often find themselves in situations where they do not feel like they fit in, and can struggle with identity and self. At the same time, they are attempting to navigate challenging conversations with their adopted parents around race, class, and identity formation. As a queer person, Joe talks about navigating coming out, being authentic, and living a truthful life, both with his adoptive parents and in reunion with his birthfamily. Joe also discusses working as an advocate for the community, as a leader in the non-profit and advocacy world, and how education and relationships can make a better world for adopted people.