While deepening her understanding of her Korean adoptee identity, Sunia recognized the need for shared learning and exploration with other adoptees. Drawing on her 25 years of non-profit, community organizing and recovery experience, she reached out to online Korean adoptee networks to gauge interest in creating a Brave Space for virtual support.

The response was overwhelming, leading to the formation of a guiding team eager to shape how this space would function. After several discussions, key topics emerged, fostering synergy, and weekly meetings began to invite others into this growing community.

What started as a women’s group focused on identity intersections and personal and collective healing has now expanded. We've launched two additional support groups: one for Korean adoptees (KADs) in reunion, and another to support the broader Asian adoptee community. Looking ahead, we are excited to host our first OMIJA Camp in summer 2025 and establish more affinity spaces for transracial adoptees.

Our symbol, the Korean Omija berry, represents the five flavors—sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and pungent. This diversity reflects the complex beauty of our experiences, which we honor and welcome in every gathering space we create.