I was adopted at 3 years old. I'm 50 now, and my mom passed away in 2000. I always tell people that she saved my life, and she would tell people that I saved hers. Miss you mom.
I'm going through that now. I lost her last month and we always use to say that she was put here for me and I was put here for her. The pain is indescribable when you lose that one person who will love you like no one else.
@@brooklyncraven3073 That must be especially hard. But it will get easier I promise, humans are designed to overcome heartbreak. Even though it might not feel like that now.
My backround is messy. I was out in foster care at 3. Then my dad had me, and then he didn’t want me. To this day I still have a hole in my heart from the past. My husband and I have a 4 year old son and we’re talking about adopting an older boy or girl now. I’m so happy for Alex. I hope he is building his trust back up ❤️❤️❤️
There is a lot of research about birth order dynamics when adopting. Much older might be ok otherwise younger than your child is better. Obviously don’t take my word for it but know that it’s a a thing to consider.
This father's love for Alex is incredible & the way the husband & wife looked at eachother you can tell they are deeply affectionate & in love. What a great story.
As a childess 51 year old male and a court appointed Guardian Ad Litem for the state of South Carolina, I have worked with numerous middle aged couples who foster and or adopt children. For me, the amount of utmost respect and admiration I have for such people and these children can not be put into words.
I'm so happy for you Alex! I was almost adopted by a wonderful woman, but for reasons I didn't understand, it never happened. I was in 12 foster homes, and 2 group homes before I started running away at 13 years old. I was blessed to have found my biological mother and family, but I know how you felt Alex. It did seem like every home was just temporary and you know it. You always knew to expect that after about 6 months to a year, you will be moved to more strangers, a strange place, a strange school in a strange town. So I understand how it must have felt to find out that someone really does want you. It's hard to believe! But it must be so wonderful! I hope you cherish these beautiful people who have opened their lives to you, and you all have the best of times to come ❤
I remember wishing I was adopted because my parents were not the parents I wanted. They were sometimes abusive and we had *nothing* in common. I've come to accept that we'll never be very close, but it's lonely. I wish a family would adopt me even though I'm in my 30s. Adults need love too.
I’ve been in care 14 years and have one failed adoption under my belt. I’m aging out in December so adoption is no longer an option but I love seeing other children find families
This is amazing story that he found a family that loves him this is wonderful 🎉❤😊😍😋🤗😁😘😜🤪🥰🎉❤..... GOD BLESS YOU GUYS AND HOPE EVERYTHING IS GOING GREAT THIS IS THE GREAT....
I was orphaned at 14 years old and been in about 25 to 30 foster/ group homes I know how Alex felt. But even worse I mourned my parents at the same time.
Its not like rescuing a puppy. It is a damaged and hurt human being who above all will have trouble learning to trust - especially when they have been moved around a lot.
Looking at these moments, you don't need someone that's coming out of your uterus to be happy, I decide that I want to adopt as much as I can, guide them to path of success, and encourage them to adopt themselves, in hope that the cycle will continue so no more children will be left alone.
I was adopted at 5, thankfully I did not have to go through what he did, were the same age about, I am happy for him. Hope he continues to do good things.
Good to see those kids at 13 or more who get a home. He deserves a family and a good life, this will help him in growth and learning to trust. He is now wanted .......
I can't deal with the fact that he legitimately looks like he is their biological son, hi looks like a mix of both! Or maybe it is simply that they look alike because they look happy in the same way, happy to be with eachother. Stunning family!
8,000. . . 8,000 kids . . . May God help me get the right path of my career and may God give me the ability to be a foster mom to teens! (I hope to help them when they get old enough to be on their own)🥺
Never understood by people adopt outside of the US. Must be legal red tape or the waiting ...whatever it is it has to stop ..kids want a stable home and love. Not gifts or adventures..they want YOU
How awful that any kid has to spend life in 15 homes. I had 2 parents but they rejected me early on and it was truly like being in foster care myself. Getting kicked out of the house all the time, staying with people, even strangers.
If advertising for children needing families was as common as advertising dogs & cats... (no offense to anyone, they all deserve love) if the system valued children enough to make sure the funds to assure their placement were in each states budget...blessings to all these children, their foster carers (may you do right for the children, not simply the paycheck) & those that adopt...Happy Mothers (& Fathers) Day
Unconditional love is the most amazing power in the universe, unfortunately ignorance breeds fear, hate, and indifference so much easier than acceptance.
abortion is not the solution, killing the children so that less have to be in foster care puts out of order what really matters, of course we should encourage the best outcome for children in foster care, but killing them beforehand is not a way of doing so
@@rogggggerful I didn't even mention religion, killing people is just wrong, do you disagree? assuming we're on the same page about killing people being wrong then it sounds like you think a baby isn't alive before it's born, what then in your eyes, makes a baby in the womb less valuable than one outside of the womb? another question: when do you consider life to start?
@@akat3628 yes people have different beliefs than me, but that is besides the point, there is objective truth, do you disagree that murder is wrong? I’m not forcing anyone to answer questions, I’m just taking part in a discussion about an important topic
Love has to be unconditional. Take on a stinky little thirteen year old and you have to love him just for being that. After all the tears, comfoting and tantrums that are to come, possibly the "I hate you" programme too and the banging of many doors along with the thump of oversize feet rushing up the stairs in pure rage (we've all gone through that): he will love you as deeply as all the love you've shown to him whilst you bit your lip and bought him that new pair of trainers he was howling for. Parental NO!!! rarely means never, does it? How I envy you both.
