The Lost Girl

[jacobi]

Hi!

I'm Jacobi and I honestly don't know what to put here. My mother is Lumbee and Irish and my dad was african-american. I was raised by my grandmother on my fathers side and only recently have been learning more about my heritage. It was actually a friend of mine whom invited me to my first Pow-Wow in North Carolina (where I originally am from) and I looked so much like members of her family I was astounded. It was the first time I ever felt like I fit in. Sure, I was always a stranger to them, but they treated me kindly, with respect, and opened their hearts to me. It was such an amazing thing I even started crying.

Its hard for me, to try and understand some people in the world. I suppose its because I am a very open minded, free spirited creature whom enjoys the simple things. I currently am studying herbal medicine as well as western as traditional medicine has always interested me and my caring nature makes me rather good in the health field. I'm 21 years old, live in Missouri and absolutely hate it Lol. If it wasn't for my grandmother I would have probably ended up in a foster home or something of the sort so I am here for her more than myself.

I joined this site mostly out of curiosity to learn more about a part of my culture that has always been missing from my life and have been pleasantly surprised. While I've not made friends yet I look forward to it. To me, its an experience to help me learn and grow, to discover who I truly am under all the physical layers.