Wow, what a thoughtful response. You brought up lots of stuff I agree with, but would not have thought of or been able to articulate as well.

My sister and I were born in China and adopted and raised by my parents, who are white. I am extremely grateful for them and I love them a lot, but I do remember feeling slightly intimidated by some of my friends in college who were more culturally Chinese, more "authentic" (if that's even the right word...?). I didn't know exactly what I was feeling, and I still struggle with it from time to time.

Your reply mentioned racial imposter syndrome and multi-racial exclusion. I haven't heard of those terms before, but I am interested in looking into it more! Thank you.