Balance Quote by Kambri Crews
“Throughout my childhood, I had served as an interpreter for my family. When I left home, I also left the Deaf community. I'd had enough of being a de facto intermediary and wanted to find my own identity. But, over time, I learned to embrace both cultures and find balance between them. I love my Deaf and CODA family and hope they would be proud to call me one of their own.”
About This Quote
Source Personal essay, 2020
The writer describes leaving the Deaf community to seek personal identity, later reconciling both cultures and embracing a dual heritage as a CODA.
In simple terms: Finding identity involves balancing multiple cultures.
Key Takeaway
Embrace both sides of your heritage.
Themes
identity
culture
family
balance
Mood
thoughtful
hopeful
Type
personal
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career choices
- family gatherings
- advocacy
- self‑discovery
Key Concepts
bilingualism
intersectionality
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you honor both cultural identities?
- What steps help maintain healthy boundaries?
A Different Perspective
Balancing cultures can cause internal conflict.
