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"It's humbling to think that in just a few short years, I've been part of hundreds of families' adoption journeys. Honestly, it's often overwhelming in the best way."
Khandy Bryant
Adoption Consultant
Hi there,
I'm Khandy
I AM A WIFE, A MOTHER, A TRAVEL ENTHUSIAST, A TEA DRINKER, A WHITE CHOCOLATE LOVER,
An entrepreneur, speaker and an activist dedicated to helping you create a family and life that brings you profound joy.
Life's too short for guessing games
I stand firm in my understanding of what I want, what I believe is right and have always advocated for it unapologetically.
As a child, I was led to believe that nothing was out of reach. This 'anything is possible' attitude shaped my adulthood... until it didn’t.
I married the kind of man you read about; Kenny, tall, handsome, generous, a Marine Corps Officer, my officer and gentleman. We had that corner house in the cul-de-sac, with two dogs, and we traveled all over the globe, eating, drinking, people-watching, and planning our future abroad. Honestly, from the outside, it looked like a dream. But underneath it all, this excruciating pain was consuming me. The pain started to affect every aspect of my life, which included my marriage. While Kenny was deployed to Afghanistan, my debilitating pain became worse, and I ended up needing surgery. That's when they finally figured it out: stage five endometriosis.
Most parents are unknowingly preparing their daughters for motherhood.
It’s ingrained in us,
Motherhood is a rite of passage.
So when my body isn’t doing the ‘thing’ it was created for (or so we are led to believe), I’m like…
Wait, why isn’t this happening?
WHAT THE F*CK IS WRONG WITH ME?
I’VE BEEN WHERE YOU ARE – FIGHTING TO SUPPRESS MY TRUE EMOTIONS, PETRIFIED, UPSET, CONCERNED, OUTRAGED, CONSUMED WITH FEAR, ASKING MYSELF: DOES HE BLAME ME? WILL MY MARRIAGE SURVIVE THIS? BEARING THE WEIGHT OF ALL OF IT IN SILENCE.
Inclusion
Matters
The concept of motherhood in my mind never required a biological connection.
Unlike others, lineage, pregnancy, and a baby bump held no allure for me. Truthfully, it was something I was genuinely afraid of, a fear deeply rooted in the stark reality of childbirth mortality rates for Black women.
It's impossible to overstate how deeply personal and intentional adoption is. Adoption touches the deepest part of your soul; my life's trajectory shifted completely because of two exceptionally brave and loving women who chose to make Kenny and me part of their forever. What we share is more than family; it's an unbreakable bond.
I CARE DEEPLY ABOUT DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIVITY.
Being a Black, neurodivergent woman in the private domestic adoption landscape, with the added layers of being a mother, an immigrant, a military spouse, and an advocate, has shaped my core mission:
to create a more inclusive and welcoming space where all families can thrive and feel supported.
Education, understanding, honesty, compassion, and advocacy mean the world to me. I care deeply about making the adoption space a more inclusive space for people who haven’t traditionally felt welcomed.
I believe everyone deserves to be respected and allowed to become a parent, no matter their race, religion, gender, or marital status.
It is my deepest hope that you find peace with where you are today, knowing that the life you long for is attainable. And within this website, may you discover something that speaks to your soul, fills you with hope, and assures you that you are part of a larger community.
Love,
Khandy
"To create something truly DESERVING, POWERFUL, and NEW, you must be willing to dismantle the old." - Khandy Bryant
Some random facts about me.
I’m originally from the beautiful island of Jamaica, W.I, and was raised in the Bronx.
I’ve never tasted coffee. I drink multiple cups of ginger tea daily.
My favorite movies are The Sound Of Music, and Annie. I can recite both soundtracks verbatim.
(Yes, I’m Black!)
I’ve never seen The Wiz, Purple Rain, or Friday.
(Yes, I’m Black!)
My dream is to live a slow life on a homestead, in the Mediterranean, with my family, a few dogs; in peace.
I enjoy doing laundry, and mowing the lawn.
I believe my singing voice is a mixture of Alicia Keys, Mariah Carey, and Whitney Houston. Yet here I am, trying to be of service to you.
