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Joanna Gaines Opened Up About The Struggle Of Growing Up Mixed And Her Journey To Embracing Her Korean Heritage
"There were a lot of things I believed that weren't true. I had to go back and cross those out and say, 'This is the truth. You are worthy. You are enough.'"

Joanna Gaines Opened Up About The Struggle Of Growing Up Mixed And Her Journey To Embracing Her Korean Heritage

You know Joanna Gaines — one half of the husband-wife duo who took the world by storm with their home renovation show, Fixer Upper. Since then, they’ve found wild success with their home and lifestyle brand, Magnolia, and co-own the Magnolia Network.

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“I saw more people that looked like me than ever before,” she said. “I left really understanding the beauty and uniqueness of Korean culture, and for the first time, I felt whole, like this is fully who I am, and I’m proud of it.”

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But even with this newfound perspective, it took Joanna years to overcome her insecurities.

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“There were a lot of things I believed that weren’t true. I had to go back and cross those out and say, ‘This is the truth. You are worthy. You are enough.’ My biggest regret is not owning it earlier and really loving who I am,” she said.

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You can read the full People interview here.