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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 Chinese culture through language and my hobbies (watching donghua and playing video games such as Genshin Impact.)
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I Asked my Parents Why They Adopted Me | Scarlett 福茵
In this video, my parents explain why they decided to adopt me.
I plan on asking them a few more questions that will also have their own videos.
Follow me on Tiktok @scarlettfuyin
I plan on asking them a few more questions that will also have their own videos.
Follow me on Tiktok @scarlettfuyin
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My Sister's Gotcha Day (Reaction) | Scarlett 福茵
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My parents and I went to China September 2003 to adopt my sister (not biologically related). Since her adoption anniversary is coming up, I wanted to watch some of the videos we took while we were in China to adopt her. Video Links: My Gotcha Day Vlog - ua-cam.com/video/j2qY7Spx4q0/v-deo.htmlsi=1ajG8vpB1v54ryii
China Stops Foreign Adoptions: What it Means for Families | Scarlett 福茵
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China recently announced that it will be closing its borders to foreign adoptions. This change has left many hopeful parents with many questions. Here is what I've learned about it so far. Follow me on Tiktok @scarlettfuyin
I Want to Visit China, But... | Scarlett 福茵
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I've thought about going to China in the past few years, but am hesitant for a couple of reasons. In this video, I briefly go over why I've been holding off. Follow me on Tiktok @scarlettfuyin
Why I Wasn't Interested in My Heritage | Scarlett 福茵
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I have always known that I was adopted from China, but I never had the desire to look into my roots. Today, I wanted to go a little into why that is. Follow me on Tiktok @scarlettfuyin
Will Finding my Birth Family Hurt my Parents? | Scarlett 福茵
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I've heard that adoptive parents sometimes feel hurt or blindsided by their adoptive children announcing that they want to find their birth parents and thought I'd make a video on ways adoptive parents and adoptive children can communicate their feelings in this complex situation. Follow me on Tiktok @scarlettfuyin
London Trip Story Time | Scarlett 福茵
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This is a little overview of what I did while I was in London for two weeks in the summer of 2024. Doing touristy things and meeting extended family. Follow me on Tiktok @scarlettfuyin
My Favorite Adoption Kid's Books | Scarlett 福茵
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These are 7 of the adoption books my parents read to me when I was little. Follow me on Tiktok @scarlettfuyin
When to Tell Your Kid They're Adopted | Scarlett 福茵
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As an adoptee, I wanted to share my thoughts on the best time to tell your child that they are adopted. Every adoption is different with different circumstances which may also change what a child may or may not already know. Follow me on Tiktok @scarlettfuyin
What am I Doing Now? | Scarlett 福茵
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This video is a little update on my life. Most of the videos on my channel are about my adoption with a few on my Chinese learning journey, but nothing on my current life. So here is a brief overview of that. Follow me on Tiktok @scarlettfuyin
Coming out of the Fog | Scarlett 福茵
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This video is about what coming out of the fog is. Specifically when it's used in adoption. Follow me on Tiktok @scarlettfuyin Video Links: •Adoptee Takes a DNA Test (Will I find my birth parents?): ua-cam.com/video/QRzE9xDO5I8/v-deo.htmlsi=7G8Ie12g_zsQKqUb
China's Lost Girls (Chinese Adoptee Review) | Scarlett 福茵
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China's Lost Girls (Chinese Adoptee Review) | Scarlett 福茵
To My Dad, Happy Father's Day! (And Birthday) | Scarlett 福茵
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To My Dad, Happy Father's Day! (And Birthday) | Scarlett 福茵
My Gotcha Day Souvenirs from China | Scarlett 福茵
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My Gotcha Day Souvenirs from China | Scarlett 福茵
A New Chapter Begins! (Channel Update) | Scarlett 福茵
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A New Chapter Begins! (Channel Update) | Scarlett 福茵
Why I like Hanfu as a Chinese Adoptee | Scarlett 福茵
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Why I like Hanfu as a Chinese Adoptee | Scarlett 福茵
To My Mom (Celebrating Our Bond Beyond Blood) | Scarlett 福茵
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To My Mom (Celebrating Our Bond Beyond Blood) | Scarlett 福茵
Adoption Q&A with an Adoptee | Scarlett 福茵
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Adoption Q&A with an Adoptee | Scarlett 福茵
Do I Want to Find my Birth Family? | Scarlett 福茵
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Do I Want to Find my Birth Family? | Scarlett 福茵
Racial Identity as a Transracial Adoptee (Who am I?) | Scarlett 福茵
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Racial Identity as a Transracial Adoptee (Who am I?) | Scarlett 福茵
Embracing the Unknown: Celebrating My Birthday as an Adoptee | Scarlett 福茵
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Embracing the Unknown: Celebrating My Birthday as an Adoptee | Scarlett 福茵
Chinese Adoptee Wears Hanfu for the First Time (Traditional Chinese Clothes) | Scarlett 福茵
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Chinese Adoptee Wears Hanfu for the First Time (Traditional Chinese Clothes) | Scarlett 福茵
Chinese Adoptee Finding Ad (Found at 2 Days Old) | Scarlett 福茵
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Chinese Adoptee Finding Ad (Found at 2 Days Old) | Scarlett 福茵
Why I Do NOT Want to Adopt (and I'm Adopted) | Scarlett 福茵
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Why I Do NOT Want to Adopt (and I'm Adopted) | Scarlett 福茵
How Do I Get a Chinese Name | Scarlett 福茵
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How Do I Get a Chinese Name | Scarlett 福茵
Celebrating My Gotcha Day (23rd Anniversary) | Scarlett 福茵
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Celebrating My Gotcha Day (23rd Anniversary) | Scarlett 福茵
Why Being Adopted Is NOT Great | Scarlett 福茵
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Why Being Adopted Is NOT Great | Scarlett 福茵
😐 ... She seems mean, bossy and frustrated. I hope I'm wrong and that the child, now 24 years old, is a calm and happy boy.
mao's cultural revolution and planned economies led to famine instead of blaming the communist system....he blamed the people that is what led to the one child policy china is a very fertile nation and there was no reason why they couldnt feed everyone
They are lovely.
This is just terrible. These greedy americans are wanting a kid so bad that they will literally buy them and just rip a child from all its ever known just to satisfy their greed. Its terrible.
I saw that news report she was talking about in 1995 when I was pregnant. When I saw all those baby girls in orphanages lined up on little toilets with their breakfast in their lap, I began sobbing. It left such an impression on me that I have never forgotten, and it often crosses my mind.
God has brought you together with the warmest hands. You have been destined to be a family in this life and this life. This is also a kind of happiness.
Scarlett, so lovely to meet your parents whom I remember from your gotcha day video and it's so obvious you are so loved br them.
Thank you for this. It was very informative.
Glad you enjoyed it!
How nice to hear the reasons first hand from your parents . Beautiful pple.
He visto demasiados vídeos de adopciones, y demasiadas veces. Y casi siempre busco a las familias para ver como son ahora esos niños. Me gusta pensar que tuvieron felices infancias y que ahora están realizados, seguramente con preguntas sobre sus raices pero dentro de todo que estén bien. Aunque hay otros vídeos que me dejan preocupada porque pienso que pasada la novedad los niños quedan de lado, principalmente cuando tienen más hijos y algunos de la edad del adoptado. Vi una familia que al principio cuando reciben a la bebé parece que hay amor verdadero pero luego llegan a sus casa y hay más niños y en las fotos por lo menos, se terminaron los abrazos para la niña adoptada. O también otros que adoptan a la bebé y le dan a probar wasabi, y la niña pequeña de unos 3 años, se lo come por darles gusto, por agradarles... ¡Y se reían! ¡Por Dios! Me enojó tanto que quise decirles por qué no se lo dan a probar a su hija biológica que tiene más o menos la misma edad, pero tenían desactivados los comentarios. Ahí es cuando piensas es pura pose, ¿el bebe es un accesorio o que? En fin, me da gusto que hayas tenido unos padres que te aman y espero hayas sido feliz en tu niñez.
There are definitely times where adoption isn’t the best. Luckily, I had a great childhood.
I think it stinks.
Those dear little hands clutched together in terror. Heartbreaking! 😢
Veo todos tus videos, son muy bonitos!!!
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoy them❤️
This was so good!!!!
Thank you
You are a cutie ❤️
Wie hübsch du geworden bist!!! Habe gestern erst dein Gotcha Day Video gesehen!!!❤
you have a wonderful mom and dad.. hope you find your biological parents sameday ❤
So lovely to see this new video I love to follow you and enjoy your special moments.
Thank you so much!
Que bueno que hayas tenido una niñez feliz y que estés bien. Como dice Manolito (de Mafalda de Quino) No me interesan los extremos de la vida lo que me importa es lo que sucede enmedio de estos.
The China American contest is going to accelerate over the next ten years. How long are you planning to wait? If you are hopping to meet your birth parents, remember they may not be around if you continue to procrastinate. There is no better time than now.
Yeah. I would definitely like to go sooner rather than later.
@@ScarlettFuyin You may want to connect with Jay and Ahri. They are a youtube vloggers (part time). Jay is a Chinese from Ningbo if I remember correctly and his wife is American. They are a young couple with a 1 year old baby. They are now back in China. I don't know them personally but they are a wholesome Christian Family so you should be in good hands. Good Luck! ua-cam.com/video/Kt66C3HSsAU/v-deo.htmlsi=anXZj4f_oieLBwru
@@ScarlettFuyin Another suggestion is to find and form a group of adoptees and go together. That way you can support each other through the process...
I think this is so sad. Many families have waited over 4 years to bring their child home. Now these children will grow up in an institution never having a family. Shame on China and their politics. It breaks my heart.
China ended foreign adoption program for 2 good reasons. One they have fewer abandoned babies as compared to the past when the country was poor. Two the country is no longer poor .n there have now enough local pple who want to adopt and its better for orphaned child to be adopted locally . If families want to help adopt orphaned children , they can consider adopting from other countries like india , philipine , chile, ethiopia etc which are opened to foreign adoption . So whats the diff. if they cant adopt from Chna ?
so sweet❤❤
Go with some good friends, don't go to China alone no matter how safe it seems and you don't seem to speak Chinese,I saw a news today that the Chinese government no longer allows foreigners to adopt Chinese children.
Yeah, definitely won’t be going alone. My mom sent me an article on that this morning.
Best of luck if you go please do not go alone.
I would go. I used to go to Ningbo for work regularly. China is fascinating and Ningbo at least was far more "western" than I imagined with lots of international brand shops. The Chinese are underestimated by the West. I was lucky enough to go with a Cantonese/Mandarin speaker. So I would go with a friend or family member who can also help if you have an issue.
yes go, dont worry , safety concerns are problem for asians in uS but not in China There are many americans/canadians/british travelling or working as expats in China n making videos of their trips inside China . If you watch their videos , they will always tell you that they feel very safe and some give tips on accomodation , cashless payment , food n so on, You can find many of these videos in YT
Hi if I were you I would definitely go ❤
Moon? Sister?
It is ok if you cant appreciate certain food that you are not accustomed. to. You need to develop an acquired taste to appreciate them just like music . Moreover as I understand from others who have tried chinese food in the west and in China they say the chinese food in the west are not authentic 'but I think the std of cooks is a factor too. If you get a good cook who take pride in maintaining std , you will get the real thing if not you will hate it . Food is an art but nowadays too many bad cooks going into food business n giving it a bad name China is a very big country geographically with different hot/cold climates n many regional ethnic diversity .altho the demographic majority belong to the han chinese ethnic group. . So chinese cuisine has a very wide regional varietiess. Eg if you go eating Beijing , shanghai , sichuan , cantonese , xijiang , xian , fujian , hainan , Xian , chaozhou , yunnan food, the dishes are different in taste , you might think you are in different countries Another reason I like chinese food is they have offerings of not just heavy deep fried/roasted bbq food but also a wide range of lighter n healthier options like stir fried, steamed , boiled n double boiled n herbal foods which are not common in other food cultures
I’ve heard that Chinese food in America isn’t authentic too. I’m hoping that’s what it is and that if/when I do go to China, I’ll like the food
Each to their own taste, but when I visit Vietnam I think it is the best food I have ever experienced. Maybe it's the combination of Chinese style food influenced by a couple hundred of years of French colonialism. Croissants in Vietnam are better than I have ever experienced in France.
Omg! That's so amazing!
Ciao dall' Italia.......
Thanks for addressing this sensitive topic. Wide variety of responses on other VLOGS. Seen examples of adoptive parents encouraging & helping the birth parent search. But on programs like BBCs "long lost family" some now middle age adoptees said they felt they could not search until their adoptive parents died as they feared disloyalty. Hopefully this attitude less common now. Biggest issue in all these searches seems to me the thankfully rare situation when a "discovered" birth parent does not want to meet the child they put up for adoption. Only saw this once on BBC program but at least the searcher found an unknown sibling who also did not know the birth parents. In this case the birth parent had moved abroad and started a new family which she feared disrupting. Best to you and your adoptive & birth parents.
So sorry your grandmother had that bad experience here, I live here and always warn my children over and over to be aware when visiting London. Anyway glad that the rest of your holiday was good.
The funny part is that our great uncle warned my sister and I about pickpockets, but not them. Thankfully we were all still able to have a good time sightseeing.
You didn't have a toy or food? Just sit and laugh at her while you worry more about pictures.
You certainly packed in the live performances!
We sure did 😁
Omg I think it would be better for baby if there wasn’t so much noise!
This is so good thank you so much for recommending these!! 💙💙
You're so welcome! Glad you like them.
What a sweet story on adoption. I do not believe there were books out like that in the 80’s.
You are a great book reviewer! My favorite was Guiji Guiji but seeing them all again made me happy ❤
Very true!!
Saw the video of your parents getting you. Is so lovely to see you grown up.
So cute…
Poor baby , give her a bottle or toy.. this is so sad ..
It's a lot of kids it'll appear as a lie of omission and their idea of trust will be permanently scarred for future relations because if they can't entirely trust mom and dad then they can't trust anyone
Thanks - brevity is the soul of wit. PS I really like the thank you card at the end of your videos.
Glad you liked it.
Okay maybe you know like the black kid lives with a white family I'm sure they'll find out but to let the child know that they are not apart you are not blood is the only thing they will focus on except the part that they are loved and wanted so how about you tell them when they're older I can comprehend and not only see that they're adopted
Yeah, you would definitely need to tell them in an age appropriate way that they will be able to understand. Telling a child about their adoption shouldn’t all be done in one discussion either. It should be an ongoing conversation as they grow up, with new information being added. It may even continue for their whole lives. Not all adoptees really care about knowing a whole lot about their adoptions either, so it varies depending on the person.
I totally agree.
This is sooo true. My baby sister has been in our life since she was 3 months old. My parents decided not to tell her that she was adopted. At age 13 she overheard some family members talking, and she came to me. She cried on my shoulder for hours, felt so betrayed, and that everything she ever knew was a lie. It broke my heart because she was my baby. i am 11 yrs older than her, so i basically raised her. I think it's very important to tell kids that they are adopted and not hide it from them. ❤❤❤
Oh no. Finding out as a teen as well must have been very difficult since being a teenager is challenging for everyone. I’m so glad she had you to support her.
@ScarlettFuyin we are still very close and we are still consider each other real sisters. She will always be my babygirl no matter what. It's heartbreaking for someone to go through that and it broke my heart because it hurt her soo much.
I agree absolutely with you, it's not an easy situation to deal with but it has to be done as early as possible. My aunt adopted a child at only a few months old and he was told before the age of 3 and all for the better.