Traci Hobson

Moon Hye Mi, known to America as Traci Hewitt Hobson,is a first-generation Korean bi-racial adoptee, adopted at age 4 by an African American military family and brought to the U.S. at age 6. Raised in a culture not her own, she was unintentionally assimilated, losing both her first language and cultural roots. Living in survival mode as a woman without a country, she struggled with the trauma of being bi-racial and adopted, never truly learning how to thrive.

Despite these challenges, Traci built a successful career while fiercely protecting her three children from intergenerational trauma, ensuring they never forget or apologize for their Asian and African American heritage. Recently, she embarked on a transformative birth family search, recovering her Korean citizenship and making plans to relocate to Seoul — a step toward reclaiming what was hers from the beginning. This journey, both healing and painful, has allowed her to see the light at the end of the tunnel and come to the powerful realization that she is worthy.

Traci’s story is one of resilience, identity, and the unwavering belief that true strength comes from embracing both your past and your future. Through sharing her story, Traci hopes to offer hope and faith to others navigating their own journeys, showing that it’s never too late to take back your story and embrace your true self.