i was adopted by white people | my adoption story

♥Something you didn't know about me. Answering questions I get asked frequently, such as how do I feel about my birth parents, my family now, and how did I know I was adopted?

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[sophiaisabelle]

It's great to see you sharing your own adoption story. Being part of a family is soemthing not a lot of people in this world are privileged to have.

[kaitlynaguigui]

I can relate to you. I was adopted from Guatemala as well. I actually don’t know anything about my biological family … They believe my birth mother gave birth to me and left me at the orphanage giving me the name Maria Garcia . She did come check on me one last time, but that was the last time they had seen her . She never gave her name and they aren’t 100% sure that my birthday is even correct. I would like to know one day who my biological family is, but honestly I don’t think that will ever happen…
Wishing you the best ❤

[santiagolevine]

I was adopted from Guatemala as well. I was told I was born in Sololá, and came to the US in January ‘07 at 18 months. Guatemala stopped allowing adoptions in January ‘08, so I’m very lucky and grateful to be here. The government actually gave me the name Santiago, and my parents decided to keep it to honor that part of my identity. As of right now I know nothing about where I came from or who my parents are and probably never will. Thank you for sharing your story. It makes me feel like I’m not alone in this.

[abbieprice]

Interesting! My sisters and I took swimming lessons with two girls who were also adopted from Guatemala when we were younger! That was great for you to open up about your adoption story! Even though Guatemala isn’t open for international adoptions anymore, you could always look into adopting from other countries that are similar like Colombia, Ecuador, or Honduras! That way you could have a kid or a few that share your Hispanic heritage

[kiaramb]

thank you for sharing your story! really appreciate you opening-up

[alexgilbert]

Thank you for sharing your story here on YouTube Maria. Adoption is special and unique for everyone involved. I was adopted myself and share my own journey but it still continues. I am still trying to find more of my extended birth family but like me I am sure you agree, a journey never stops. Thank you for sharing!

[TheEiasam]

That's nice, GT also known for the best coffee beans in the Americas next to Colombian, also cacao for chocolate, cuz it was first domesticated there and or southern MX.

[caseytaylor]

When I saw the title of this video I literally laughed out loud and was like, “girl, same!” I was adopted from Guatemala when I was 4 months old and grew up in New Jersey My birth mom was illiterate too and I have no info on my birth father. I only have 1 picture of her, it’s nice your birth mom sent you coins to you! I feel the same way about adoption as you. Glad your adoption was a positive one, so was mine! We definitely got lucky 😊

[katfox]

This is honestly really sweet and I’m sure its therapeutic for you especially since you said you had trouble talking about it when you were younger. I’m happy for you :) I wish wonderful things for you, may you and your family be blessed always ❤️

[chocochipcookiez]

Aww what a nice bit of your backstory! Thank you for sharing.

[Vero]

You look a great person❤ I like that you feel proud of yourself, your parents had done a great job raising a beautiful soul. I hope one day you get the opportunity to meet your biological family. 🇬🇹

[TSinRM]

You are a beautiful young woman inside and out. Love your positivity.

[monicadafoe]

I was adopted from Guatemala too ❤️❤️❤️ sending you love.

[pamspicer]

You are very blessed! I enjoyed hearing your story. I feel like I know you better!

[vanev]

thank you for sharing this part of your life! I wish you the best :)

[Jeremy_]

You seem like a lovely person and a good soul....and we're all earthlings, born of this earth, from this earth, from eternal souls. Earthlings taking care of earthlings is how it should be. I'm glad your soul found a nurturing family, from a birth mother who obviously loved you, but who was unable to provide for you....and I agree, her soul is connected to you forever.

[avacadoguacamole]

Seems like a happy well-adjusted person. We have many Guatemalans in our city and I can tell you that no way is she 100%. She is at least 1/2 white.

[Tan-nshr]

Have you thought about searching for your birth mother or brother? I bet she thinks about you guys every single day, it must have taken an incredible amount of courage for her to put you up for adoption to give you a better life 🥺

[ladykuromint]

The Video was great! I relate to your story a lot and I believe you were the first person who has a similar history like I did, so it felt great to hear someone who would understand for once! Your Video brightened my day, thank you a lot for being so open about it and share your feelings and thoughts!

[lillalii]

Aw girl so many people love you and have had your back from day 1 ❤ I bet you were so sad and confused at the time, but now you're older you can see just how much love people have for you that they'd make damn sure you have the best shot in life bby 💖 i know i dont know you but wishing you all the best