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Scarlett 福茵
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Приєднався 31 жов 2023
Hi, I'm Scarlett 福茵 (Fúyīn) a Chinese American adoptee exploring how my adoption has affected my life until now. I will share my adoption journey as I begin connecting to my Chinese heritage.
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Am I an Ungrateful Adoptee? What Viewers Get Wrong | Scarlett 福茵
As an adoptee, I've talked about adoption a lot. There are many adoptees in the world and no adoptee has the exact same experience as another.
I've shared my thoughts and/or experiences on many topics in the adoption community, and as a public channel, I've also gotten some comments questioning my gratitude for my situation.
So in today's video, I look at some of these comments to help determine if I'm ungrateful or not.
Video Links from Video:
- Why Being Adopted is NOT Great - ua-cam.com/video/q_ElpXevt6A/v-deo.html
- Are Adoptees Lucky? - ua-cam.com/video/O6cwAa8kTB8/v-deo.html
- Will Finding my Birth Family Hurt my Parents? - ua-cam.com/video/nWnGdF81BOo/v-deo.html
- The TRUTH about the Savior Complex and Adoption - ua-cam.com/video/FXXGd0U7shc/v-deo.html
Short Links from Video:
- Will I Hurt my Adoptive Parents? - ua-cam.com/users/shorts445457J8feA?si=xmjqb241H-1tJwyY
- Adoption and Savior Complex - ua-cam.com/users/shorts9JHr3AGAEVk?si=mQMfQu5j-xgTQqQf
Additional Videos:
- Does Adoption Cause Trauma? ua-cam.com/video/2NgnGMTwHlg/v-deo.html
- Do I Want to Find my Birth Family? ua-cam.com/video/rrA7r6vTxT0/v-deo.html
I've shared my thoughts and/or experiences on many topics in the adoption community, and as a public channel, I've also gotten some comments questioning my gratitude for my situation.
So in today's video, I look at some of these comments to help determine if I'm ungrateful or not.
Video Links from Video:
- Why Being Adopted is NOT Great - ua-cam.com/video/q_ElpXevt6A/v-deo.html
- Are Adoptees Lucky? - ua-cam.com/video/O6cwAa8kTB8/v-deo.html
- Will Finding my Birth Family Hurt my Parents? - ua-cam.com/video/nWnGdF81BOo/v-deo.html
- The TRUTH about the Savior Complex and Adoption - ua-cam.com/video/FXXGd0U7shc/v-deo.html
Short Links from Video:
- Will I Hurt my Adoptive Parents? - ua-cam.com/users/shorts445457J8feA?si=xmjqb241H-1tJwyY
- Adoption and Savior Complex - ua-cam.com/users/shorts9JHr3AGAEVk?si=mQMfQu5j-xgTQqQf
Additional Videos:
- Does Adoption Cause Trauma? ua-cam.com/video/2NgnGMTwHlg/v-deo.html
- Do I Want to Find my Birth Family? ua-cam.com/video/rrA7r6vTxT0/v-deo.html
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One Year on YouTube: Celebrate Channel Accomplishments | Scarlett 福茵
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Thank you all for a wonderful first year on UA-cam! Looking forward to continuing to learn and grow with you all ❤️
Adoptee on Abortion | Scarlett 福茵
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Abortion is an extremely complicated topic with many people advocating for both sides. As an adoptee, I wanted to give my thoughts on the subject, especially since the 2024 presidential election is coming up with abortion as one of the key issues. Adoption is often seen as an alternative to abortion, but it isn't always sunshine and rainbows. If you would like to learn more about all aspects of...
The TRUTH about the Savior Complex and Adoption | Scarlett 福茵
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The savior complex (or hero complex) is an issue in the adoption community. So what is it? In this video, I describe what it is and ways it is used against adopted children and adoptive parents. Liked this video? Here are some others you might enjoy: - Are Adoptees Lucky?: ua-cam.com/video/O6cwAa8kTB8/v-deo.html - Why Being Adopted is NOT Great: ua-cam.com/video/q_ElpXevt6A/v-deo.html - Does Ad...
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La mujer como mamá, no soluciono nada
I'm so sorry. I'm adopted, I've always known i was adopted but the dad who adopted me left months later. My momma has severe mental health issues and attempted suicide multiple times(RIP). I have found my biological parents and my father and i talk a bit but honestly both were deeply disappointing compared to what I built them up in my head as. They also didn't have many answers for me. Definitely do what you need to do, loving parents shouldn't be offended bc of they were great parents, complete strangers won't be able to replace them. Shared dna or not
4:00 your question on ... isn't that just parenting? Isn't that just what parents do? If that was the case you wouldn't have been for adoption to begin with. I kinda agree with the comments your adoptive parents gave you the opportunity of having a normal parenting experience.
My birth parents could have given me up for adoption because they didn’t want to or couldn’t care for me, but the one child policy was one of the main causes for baby girls to be abandoned when I was born, so that was likely why. So it wouldn’t truly have been their decision. But since I have no information on them, I don’t know. So yeah, compared to the alternative of growing up in the orphanage in China, my adoptive parents did provide me a normal childhood. The only reason I bring it up as an issue is because this fact is only EVER used when adoptees bring up wanting to find bio family, their loss of identity, or their unanswered questions. In my videos, I say I would like to find my birth parents to learn about who they are, why they gave me up, what they do, our family history, and so much more and the response I get from some people: “you’re parents provided for you, is that not enough for you? So ungrateful.” It’s just used to tell us we don’t need to know those things because we have such wonderful parents. Like their parenting will fill in those holes in our existence. For SOME adoptees, it is enough, but it shouldn’t be assumed that ALL adoptees are, or should be. There are also many people who discover they are adopted later in life and in addition to the betrayal they feel, it basically blows up everything they thought they knew about themselves. They never had the questions, but once they learn the truth, they ask themselves: “Where do I come from? Where do I belong? Who are my birth parents? Why did they give me away? What are they like? Do I have siblings? What would my life have been like? etc.” Do they just leave it at that? No. They often begin to search for answers, no matter how great their parents were at raising them. This is a good article that explains the impact of adoptees finding out the truth and it might help you and others understand that adoption is a trauma: mirahmirah.medium.com/when-adults-discover-they-were-adopted-be60c4a242ad At the end of the article, the last sentence is, “Adoption is not a guarantee of a ‘better life’ only a different one and one filled with challenges”. Which is very true. Being adopted doesn’t change the fact I was abandoned at about 2 days old or lived in the orphanage for 11 months. Even those who were adopted out of foster care at an older age. It’s not like their trauma from being in the system suddenly vanishes once they’re adopted. They have that with them for the rest of their lives and have to work through it. I think that knowing where we come from is just part of being human - a natural curiosity. Whether it’s our nationality, culture, or the origin of humans.
@@andrealozadacantoran4788 as an adoptee who was severely neglected, physically, & sexually abused due to my mommas mental health. My experience is a pretty common one adoptees experience. Of course some get fortunate and have amazing families where they aren't treated differently. I will say there is nothing wrong with being thankful you had a comfortable childhood, whether adopted or not. People that aren't adopted can't understand the absence that is always there. I do hope she's prepared to be let down.
I applaud your courage - going public will always mean some critics. Adoption can be problematic. I just listened to a BBC radio program (available on BBC Sounds) called "the Gift" about some unforeseen and sometimes tragic consequences of DNA databases like Ancestry - though these tragedies are fortunately rare. In one case a 59 year old who had built a multi generational family tree based on who he thought his "blood" relatives were discovered though the database that he had been in fact adopted. His parents who were still alive had never told him and even burnt his adoption papers when he has in his teens.
Wow, I never heard of that story. It sounds very interesting. It must have been very difficult for them to comprehend their situation though.
Carry on doing what you are doing Scalett, nothing wrong just a natural inquisitive feeling an, adoptee would have.
Are you being ungrateful in wanting to find your birth parents ? How do your adoptive parents feel about this ? Are they supportive ? . Only you n your parents know the answer . For others ,they should take your words for it n not make any negative comments
Yes they are supportive. There’s not much for us to go on or do in the USA, so I would probably have to go to China or have someone in China do a search.
I can't understand all this negativity towards you, extremely honest and straightforward, your credits are both families😊 hope in the future you will find that connection that you're looking for, ps best regards
Thank you❤️
By spelling and tone, I think the negativity speaks to the commenters' levels of maturity and nothing else. I recently subscribed because one of your videos randomly showed on my YT home page. I am a 56 year old third generation Chinese Californian, with both sides of my family roots in Guandong, and am interested in your story. It would never occur to me to judge you for your experience and inquisitiveness. Carry on. This is your channel!
That’s so cool! Do you and your family visit China occasionally? Also, thank you so much for the encouragement ❤️ I’m glad you’re enjoying my videos.
It’s not the woman’s body, it’s the baby’s body.
No one is forcing women to have children in Texas. It’s if the preborn baby already exists that the mother has the obligation to at least birth the baby. I’m so glad you were able to be adopted instead of aborted like so many other Chinese babies who were conceived in the one child policy. If you want to help women have “control” then let’s help actually prevent pregnancy instead of just giving them the ability to hire an assassin to off their child.
There is no exception for rape and incest (which pests be real, if it’s incest, it’s definitely rape). That’s the reality in Texas right now. You’re saying that it’s the mother’s choice to have the child in those situations? That she’s not being forced by the government to have her rapists baby? Sure, there are women that choose to have the child anyway, and that’s their choice, but not every woman should be forced to have a child they never consented to have (because they didn’t consent to her rapist). Not to mention the psychological trauma the child would have knowing that they are a product of rape or incest. No matter how much their mother loves them, that is an indisputable fact that they will have to face and deal with. Just because they’re loved, doesn’t mean they won’t experience trauma. Just like how I as an adoptee struggle with loss, identity and belonging despite growing up in a loving home with loving parents. And the guidelines when it comes to the risk to the mother’s health and life are so vague that pregnant people are literally losing the ability to have more children or dying from sepsis while having miscarriages because doctors can’t risk losing their licenses or going to jail.
You can always leave.
Who says? If she is a US citizen she can’t be a Chinese citizen anymore
@@RogersMgmtGroupI think the commenter was referring to leave the state…
Congratulations
@Joecrow-waytogo Never being adopted is far more traumatizing
@blacellas8486 You have no control over how things are done and when you've been through this, you understand why it has to be done this way
@AnaMartinez-y7t It would be nice, but there's many reason it's just not possible
Thank you so much! Great truths told!
I think it is unnecessary to find your biological family. Not even all the love of your adoptive parents was enough for you. Very sad😢
Finding them would be for closure. Not because my adoptive parents love wasn’t enough for me. Just because adoptees want to find out more about their origins and find bio family doesn’t mean we don’t appreciate our adoptive parents. If you would like a little more in depth explanation, you can watch this video: m.ua-cam.com/video/FXXGd0U7shc/v-deo.html&pp=iAQB
Congratulations & thank you for raising some challenging issues - also thanks to your parents for their contributions
Thank you too!
I’m sorry you are of reproductive age in Texas. If you get pregnant and choose to continue the pregnancy, please move to a state that will protect your life. Please vote Blue in Texas!
Thank you!
You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it.
Wow this young lady is incredibly well spoken, she will be an incredible American!
not will be, but rather IS incredible
@@geriwallace6084 Comprehension isn’t everyone’s strong point.
It's heart wrenching to live in a time when peoples rights are being taken away :/
💖💐💎🙏
Thank you for sharing your unique perspective.
My pleasure. Thank you for listening 😊
thanks for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it😊
I watched yourself on your Gotcha day and this is so lovely seeing you on this video as a child and now you as a adult , must be lovely memories for you x
This is such an interesting comparison and one I never thought of, but yes, the govt. trying to get involved in women's reproductive rights is appalling no matter what the situation. Well done for being honest and open about your beliefs. I love your passion and conviction and YOU:)
Very interesting subject Scarlett, well done.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for sharing this perspective. I love it! You are right, the government should keep itself out of a woman’s reproductive decisions.
You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed it.
Well done for having the strength to share your opinion -I agree with you
De acuerdo total con la libertad a elegir
Aku penasaran adikmu yang sama-sama adopsi dari china itu
She is also pro choice. I’m not sure if she’s considered the relationship with the one child policy and abortion bans though.
Qué dolor ver a esos bebés abandonados por sus progenitores que son lanzados a los brazos de norteamericanos que los van a buscar interesados en hacer videos y tomar fotos antes que calmar y dar abrigo a esos pobres niños para quienes son extraños. Esos bebés no son mercancía que se compra en China. Son personitas que necesitan amor y cuidados de una familia cálida.
Addressing some of the critical comments on my parents ⬇ I don't have the patience to reply to each of them individually, lol. ⬇ 1. I am their first child. They had never had to comfort a crying child before. 2. They did try to give me a toy, but it made me cry harder - 19:00 3. Yes, they took photos and videos. And I’m glad they did because the only other photos I have from before this is my referral photo and a couple from when I was in the orphanage. My dad handed the camera to one of the other people traveling with them to film him with me as well since he was holding the camera most of the time. And for this same reason, at 19:12, you see my mom takes one photo of me with my dad and then sit back down next to him. 4. A pacifier or food would not have worked for me. I didn’t like to put anything in my mouth and they didn’t get my feeding schedule yet. 5. It was a very loud and chaotic environment, and it was confusing and scary for all of us babies to not only be in this situation, but to be handed to foreigners and complete strangers who spoke a language we did not recognize. 6. Watch this video where they talk about my gotcha day: ua-cam.com/video/EprWIeiASZI/v-deo.html
My mom tells me that's how her and dad felt when I was adopted at 6 weeks. Then omg i felt the same way when I adopted my son.
It’s never a surprise to me that many of these new parents don’t have a bloody clue when it comes to comforting these beautiful little babies they are terrified thrust into the arms of total strangers and all the adults are concerned about is taking bloody photos of the distressed children come on guys i know you have waited a long time to hold your child but please put them FIRST not bloody photos
Que familia tan aburrida
☮️💞🙏😉
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Que sofoco y venga foto sacar Alós niños de hay aquí no se meten asunto sociales en ese país no hay quien aga algo para que esos niños sea en tregado de otra manera no como ganado 😊
Interesting thought. Thanks for expressing it so publicly. I have sometimes romanticized the idea of adopting a child from a poorer country. Maybe I was just trying to ennoble myself.
Glad you enjoyed it. It’s very complicated because orphaned children in poorer countries do need to be adopted. I think that a lot of savior complex comes down to your attitude towards the child once they are adopted. If you constantly remind the child or other people of the fact that they were rescued from a poor country, than that would be savior complex. If you just talk about and treat the child as if they were your own biological child or like any other child, than you’re fine. Other people may still point out that they should be grateful/lucky for being adopted though.
@@ScarlettFuyin Very true!
thank to God, thank to yr parents who give u a happy life n love, love yr self, anyhow, in this orphenage, all are strangers to u, so open yr heart n start to accept that u hv a chance to be loves ..pls stop always to say that u're adopted..bla bla,,,..live yr life with them who loves u sincerely, its not easy too to adopted a stranger, we hv to have a big big❤
No le llevaron un juguetico para entretenerlo por favor
They did. My mom tried giving it to me, but I just kept crying
Que escandalosos asustan a los bebés
Poor babies. Why make them go thru all that chaos. Can just be the family and the baby only
Es klappt bei der Adoption nicht immer so reibungslos. Eine andere Umgebung, andere Personen, die Kinder haben ja nie was anderes gesehen als ihr Zimmer. Die meisten Adoptiveltern zeigen dies alles nicht, aber oft sind die ersten Tage sehr hart. Am Ende wird alles gut 😊
Having followed you and your parents wonderful story my feeling is that no matter what the circumstances were at the time of your adoption they adopted you because they wanted you and am sure you have had so much love from them, nothing else matters. You will always think about things when people have a conversation about adoption but I am sure you feel like a biological child to them.They will always be there for you and your sister.
Interesting subjects thank you for explaining it in more detail I hope in the future the DNA will come up with a match for you it must have been very hard for your birth parents to give you up
I hope so too!
@@ScarlettFuyin the one child policy in China has brought about this problem I'm sure your parents didn't want to give you up and I hope for your sake you find them you're very lucky add two sets of parents, sometimes looking at the past sometimes you forget but what you have now complete joy two sets of loving parents
It's a really interesting conversation thanks for explaining
Glad you liked it!
SWEET MEMORIES. YOUR LITTLE SISTER WAS SO JOYFUL❤.
She was. Especially compared to me