MY ADOPTION STORY: i was born addicted to drugs
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
- Today is National Adoption day so I wanted to share my adoption story with you guys!!! If any of you guys were adopted, in the foster system or about to be adopted comment down below
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Hey sis 🤍 I’ve been looking for you for yearssssssssssss. I spoke to your mom and she confirmed it is you
wtf? Are you related to her or something???
Lmao
I’m a little salty that people are mad at how you’re explaining your adoption story. Like stop this is your story and your life
Christain Wright she’s wack laughing at everything she’s immature and yu are too for saying it’s ok
¥oshi Xo it’s probably her way of covering how emotional her story is. By laughing at it. She’s young. She’s was a child. And she’s probably very devastated and hurt deep down but doesn’t want to show it.
Shit I laughed to allllllll 24 years just how people hide their emotions and shit it’s life 🤷🏽♀️ can’t tell someone the way they want to explain their story is wrong when I watched it I even laughed 😂 cuz that’s how I felt it’s not immature you grow up looking for answer and these the answers you get imma make a joke about it too 💯 it’s like it happened gotta be able to laugh about it and move on
Y’all need to quit criticizing her. It’s her story, her emotions and her own feelings. You don’t get to decide how she should feel because you disagree or feel offended 🙄
Nor should you criticize those who are criticizing her as it is their feelings and THEIR OWN emotions. YOU don’t get to decide how THEY should respond based on THEIR feelings because YOU disagree with HOW THEY feel. - IJS 🙄🙄
💯💯💯 Steph! And, sure, people are free to express their opinion. But, just like there are some ppl who watched the video and had an issue with it, some of us read the comments of ppl saying some hateful mean-ass shit about a life that’s not even theirs and had an issue with that. While some people didn’t like her word choice or what she had to say about her mom, some of us didn’t like the fact that ppl were judging someone else - when she was brave enough to share a story that was so personal - and didn’t like what was being said about her. That was OUR response to THEIR response when reading the comment section. WE just thought WE would express OUR own thoughts and share how WE feel.
she got every right to criticise her birth mother. Those emotions and feelings were because of birth mother actions
tonshmar it isn’t your story tho?
@@tonshmar yeah but its harmful and detrimental to this lady. they could just shut up, yknow?
The doctor who delivered you is your dad?! That’s AMAZING
Hope Anderson wait I'm trying to understand this, so her dad and his family adopted her?
yeah he delivered then adopted me
Hope Anderson fucking spoiler aler
MaliGal are you sick
Grande Central I was in the middle of the video and I read this comment so yes it was fucking spoiler alert. I didn’t cuss anybody out, and I wasn’t rude. If you could politely write what you’re really curious about just phrase it that way instead of questioning my Heath. Rude asf.
Your dad delivered all three of my babies!!!! He has been my doctor for about 11 years and he is amazing, sweet and such a kind hearted person. I worked with him this past weekend and he mentioned you graduating and wanting to visit you but not being able due to covid-19. Congrats on graduating and I wish you lots of success in the future. I truly believe in God and that you were placed in his life for a reason. Your mom is awesome too and I always love seeing her and talking to her at the office. Good luck with all that life has to offer!!!
idk why this came up in my recommended. But I'm not upset. At all.
C Willard came on my recommended I'm happy I watched this
it has taken me three days to finally mustard up the courage to watch this video.
I am adopted myself and was born exposed to cocaine & cigarettes in my system as a baby. my biological mom admitted to the social worker that she used every single day for 9 months. I was so small when I was a newborn. I look back on things and use to hate being adopted & my story.. it can be quite frustrating since I have a learning disability however watchin this gave me courage. Young lady, you are truly a inspiration to those like US and I pray you continue to share your story and embrace it because I am learning to embrace my past now.
Thank you over all for sharing your story!
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omg thank you for sharing YOUR story with me♥️ i love reading the comments of people saying they can relate to my story and that they have found their forever home♥️ i also have a leaning disability from the drugs and i don’t let that discourage me and you shouldn’t either!! our stories and disabilities don’t define us!! what does is our hearts!! thank you so much for watching♥️♥️♥️
I noticed the "I hate myself" blips on the screen when you talked about being born into drugs. You should never hate yourself--you are a treasure to your Heavenly Father who created and LOVES you so much!! Your identity is not in things that happened to you like that, it is found in whose you are, and you were made in the image of an amazing loving God! God bless
When my newborn was staying in the Nicu the nurse said there is an unbelievable amount of babies that end up there after birth to detox from drugs. It was heartbreaking hearing the nonstop cry from one baby that I assumed was in pain detoxing.
Thank you for sharing your story. You seem like such a sweet young woman.
It's amazing that your birth mother, for all her problems, had enough presence of mind to go to the hospital instead of dumping you somewhere or even selling you for drugs. It happens and I'm super glad it didn't happen to you. As an adoptee I have such compassion for birth mothers who surrender their child to give them a chance at a better life. Addiction is an illness and we can't possibly know the demons that your birth mother struggled/struggles with. That you're here, that you're healthy and happy is partly because of decisions she made to give you a chance at a better life. And that is worthy of respect.
It's amazing that you think that her drug addicted mother was doing her a favor by taking her to the hospital. That was her duty as the " mother" . She didn't choose to be born. She ditched her responsibility as a mother. She made the choice to do drugs during the pregnancy and after . Obviously she was doing it before. Because if she quit during the pregnancy. Termination would have happened most likely. So. The fact that you guys are mind numbingly iggnerant to make the comment " at least she didn't leave you in the hood or at least she took you to the hospital. " It's amazing how ignorant you all are. I was adopted at 13 years old. I was raped and beat and sold as a prostitute by my dad. But I am not sitting here bashing her story. Because we all have different stories. I just thank God she is alive and healthy and happy. I'm grateful I am too. Don't judge someone's story because it's different from your own. At least she didn't have to go through trauma. And she has enough courage to tell her story.
I in no way bashed Leesie's story. Her story is amazing. What I actually said was that it was amazing that her birth mother had enough presence of mind to take her to a hospital, considering that she was probably in an altered mental state due to the drug usage. That is amazing. And it was a decision that the woman made that lead to Leesie's amazing dad meeting her and her parents adopting her. And after reading the bit of your story that you shared, it's amazing that you're alive as well. I wish you nothing but good things. Peace.
Richiey, I 100% agree.
I know what it’s like to be in an altered state of mind from prolonged drug use, and imo the mother should be acknowledged and respected for her part in Leesie’s story (and her clarity of mind in that situation).
Addiction is definitely a brutal disease & illness. And even if a mother (or addict in general) wants to get clean or stay sober, withdrawals or trauma in itself can be enough to go back to or stay on drugs.
Im glad almost everyone is happy & healthy (& safe / with hopefully minimal trauma) in this situation. I do hope her birth mother is clean & happy/healthy too. Even if chances are that she may not be..❤️🩹🖤❤️
The bar is in Hell
Your voice is so calming wow
really?? i would think the opposite 😂
She looks like a Kendra tbh
Onasis Richards she really does lol..Kendra really suits her. Elizabeth is way far off ! Lol. But I think she's a beautiful girl regardless.
I thought the same thing
Yeah Elizabeth is waaay off 🤣... Kendra or Aisha
Yess she does
Onasis Richards Ok you think that but she doesn’t think it does and that’s all that matters.
I was adopted too and also born in June 3, 1999❤️ love your story!
Panda Gang I am sorry I happened to u too
Maybe you twin
The real reason I stopped to view your video is because I work with babies like you through their drug withdrawals and I wanted to know if they can come out ok. Yup!!! You just made me smile. You're beautiful and awesome. And you give me hope for "my" babies. 💚💜💚
This is a blessing in disguise. Imagine her keeping you and staying on drugs. Yolanda gave birth to you but your adoptive parents are your god given mommy and daddy. You’re a beautiful person and I’m glad to hear your adoption story.
thanks to Mr.P and Mrs. P
Mey Bieber they are the best😍
Im adopted too, born in 88 adicted to crack cocaine. My adopted mother was the first woman to bring me home, i had to go thru detox and had to have my limbs stretched out due to the drugs. I wouldnt have it any other way, my super hero/ my adopted mother passed when i was 18. Adoption has saved so many children, me included. I have 3 kids of my own and 2 adopted kids. I feel that me going thru that helped me brcome a betta person
What I love about this girl is her GRATITUDE! Tells you a lot about a person when they are grateful for their circumstances and Gods blessings on her life. She’s beautiful inside and out. Pay it forward one day girl. God Bless!
I hope your birth mom regrets every decision she made because you’re honestly such a sweetheart and super bright person ✨🌟
First video I'm watching. I really want to adopt and your National Adoption Day is my birthday....is that a sign? 😍
definitely a sign!!! go adopt 😍
Ur so brave to share ur story!!!! And the way everything worked out is amazing!!!
Leesie Pinto I have one bio kid at and looking into one more pregnancy then I want to adopt all the children 😍😍
heck yeah! signs are too real follow them
omg same!!! nov 18th is mine too
Thats how they live in the hood. You said nothing wrong. You had a good home with good people, your life would have been much different. Its the truth.
Ur a beautiful, smart, young lady. Im glad ur birth mom went to the hospital and left you there to be cared for.
Leesie... sry girl. I just had to rant bc I couldn’t believe some of the ignorance I’ve read in these comments. You’re a damn queen for sharing this story! I just want you to know some of us appreciate you spreading awareness for an issue that affects so many ppl! ❤️❤️❤️
You're so laid back and chill! Glad i came across your channel!
Dude this is so crazy because we have nearly the same story. I have a twin sister and we were born opioid addicted & crack babies. It’s crazy, we were adopted at 3 days old. We were also premature & only 4lbs. I’m 20 now and my birth mom literally lived nearly the same life as when I was born. Bless up girly, you’ve done amazing for yourself! That’s crazy that one of your names was Elizabeth because that’s my real name. My biological name is Alexis but it was changed by my adoptive parents to Elizabeth and my nick name for that is Libby 💛
omg that’s so crazy!! we’re deadass like the same person😂 my name is elisabeth too (but with an S) and my nickname is Leesie!!! wow i’m glad i shared my story because i get to meet cool people like you👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 we were really blessed🙏🏾
I love hearing your perspective! My two daughters came to me from foster care and I often wonder what they will think about it when they get to your age. I'm so happy you have such a wonderful, loving family. Blessings from Texas!
Adoption is such a great thing. Both you and your parents are so lucky to find each other. I so wish could adopt 😔
What a rabbit hole. From a meme about your black panther joke, to the jubilee video to here. Great story! Be well
This is some movie stuff
Ikr
No this is a real story
Emilia Mist I know it’s just this whole story could easily be a movie plot
Yes I hnow
better2gether documentary style ? Yess!!
Aww you are beautiful inside and out! God is definitely good!! I am a recovering addict who had my daughter taken away from me once I went to an inpatient program.. I fought harder than ever to get her back.. Stayed clean and jumped through every hoop to get her back & finally after a year and 7 months she came back home. Life can get really hard but better days are to come...
Desiree Pina wow thank you so much for sharing your story. I’m glad you got your daughter back and took the steps to change your life around for the better!! Addiction is very hard to beat, but I’m proud of you for beating it!♥️ you’re a wonderful mom and your daughter is lucky to have a strong woman to look up to!!
+Leesie Pinto they should make a movie about you .and I will cry watching it.
lol i would love that!! hopefully one day😂♥️ i
+Leesie Pinto lifetime better pick it up lol.
Wish both of you the best! ❤❤
Thank you for sharing your story!!! You are so beautiful!!! I adopted my son who was born with drugs in his system.He is an amazingly strong young man with a big heart and very handsome!! I love him sooo much!!! I want to show him your video cause you inspired me he used to be very open about his story he even wanted to write his story.But he was bullied in middle school and teased for being adopted.Since then he has been very quiet about his story.I admire how brave you are and want to inspire my son again.Thank you again you've encouraged my soul.😊😁 Keep doing you cause your amazing!!!! God bless you
I don’t want you to take this offensive in anyway because your situation is very serious but, your experience kind of reminds me on the show The Fosters. It’s about these two women who adopt and foster kids. It’s such a wonderful show and it shows me how much being adopted and being fostered can change a child. When I’m older I want to adopt a child in need of a loving family. I’m glad you were blessed with an amazing family! I love your channel and I’m very inspired to be like you as I am trying to pursue my dream of being a UA-camr (I only have two videos up lol). Love you!
OMG THE FOSTERS WAS MY FAVE SHOW😍😍 i’m soooo sad they ended it!! you’re too cute! i’m def gonna watch your channel!! keep making vids♥️♥️
Leesie Pinto omg omg omg😭😭💘 thank you so mucchhhh!!! and yesss i know, I’m so mad at the way they ended it🤧
You are such a beautiful girl...i cant begin to imagine how you feel being abandoned by your birthmother. But you know what? Thankfully birthmom went to a hospital and had enough sense to walk away from you instead of trying to keep you in an unhealthy enviornment. Or a whole lot worse..you are definately blessed and lucky. Just maybe try to soften your view on your birthmom. She truly didnt even have to have you, but she did. Remember, we are all flawed human beings. Again, happy for you and i hope your journey continues to be blessed
Such a beautiful girl !!
my niece and nephews are also adopted and went through the same thing 💕
I was born addicted too and they said I screamed for almost 3 months, alcohol and crack and other stuff. The doctor knew and everyone knew but they didn’t take me away from her. I’m pretty happy that they didn’t but I dealt with drugs and fighting for 8 years and I love them a lot even though they did that. I didn’t even get to be detoxed :( My parents both have passed away (I’m 15) and my gparents adopted me so I’m so blessed as are you. God makes everything happen for a reason even if it’s so horrible. He’s so good!!!
This resonated with me so much the way you speak about your parents. Im adopted too and was also left in the hospital then foster care then adopted by my amazing parents but I just love how happy you are when speaking about it! I will eventually share my experience on my channel one day xx
i can't wait to hear your story one day!!!
I am so happy Dr. and Mrs. P adopted you because without them I probably would have never met one of my best friends. I love you Leesie!
OMG YOU ARE SO STRONG. STAY STRONG LESSIE. I WILL ALWAYS BE HERE FOR YOU!😭😭😭😭💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴
Megan Freeman awe Megan you literally are the best!!!! I love you so much!!!🌴♥️♥️♥️♥️
Leesie Pinto aww, no you are😊 but thank u💕💕 I love you so much too, you are my inspiration 💕💕💕🌴🌴🌴
Leesie, you're beautiful, and praise God for your family, your parents, and even your birthmom. As I listened to your story and heard the many names you were given, all I could think of was how God has known you by name, and how He knit you in the womb and knows every strand of your hair and every fiber in your body. be blessed beautiful child of God... you were called to be the daughter of a King, and have a great purpose to share your adoption story with love.
this video made me cry... such a beautiful story!!
I love this YOURE amazing sis , stay strong and I know god will remain the amazing father he is.
Omg, I’m in tears!!! Beautiful history Leesie!!! ❤️
*goddamn i love how you can talk about this lightheartedly your story is amazing im shook*
My hubby and I were just certified for a foster-to-adopt and are praying everyday for our future kiddo to be placed with us. Watching your video was so touching! You're parents and YOU sound like amazing people. God bless
thank you!!! i hope you guys meet your future child soon!! ♥️♥️♥️
This is the exact same thing that I went through. My dad is an MD as well only diffrence is that they where expecting me. It's not easy growing up not looking like your parents.
Ooof, my heart. It's beating. It's warm. I'm alive.
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just a creepy way to let you know that your story is heartwarming.
Your story is BEAUTIFUL! I lived in the South Bronx TWICE! So do NOT apologize for anything. People are missing point and making something out of nothing JUST TO MAKE SOMETHING OUT OF NOTHING! You did GREAT girl!
Such a happy ending. Great family it shows in your ability to express the love your were given. All the best to you in your present and future.
Do not ever say that you hate yourself, even in a joking manner. Never allow these words to leave your mouth again. You are just so beautiful and so smart. God has truly blessed you so much. Your life is a testimony. So glad you made it through all of that. Thanks for sharing your story. God bless you always.
I'm not crying, you're crying!😭 so sweet
I’ve watched a couple videos of babies detoxing from addiction. It’s so so heartbreaking!!!! It is so sad. You’re truly blessed young lady. God is Great & he turned a horrible situation into a beautiful blessing. I am happy to see you grew up happy and healthy!
You're so kind and beautiful❤️ I'm so happy for you!
Evelyn kioutoutska thank you sm love!! Ur name is so pretty btw💕
Leesie Pinto OMG I'M SO HAPPY YOU REPLIED AND LIKED MY COMMENT I LOVE YOU SO MUCH LIKE OMGGGGGG!!!! And thank you so much ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you for sharing your story. My husband and I are at the start of our foster to adopt journey. How wonderful for you that your dad delivered you! God is so good!!! ❤️
Omg yesss 😭💕 Gurl i was adopted too and I feel this story so much. Thank you for sharing!
Its so beautiful to see u so thankful and grateful to God for planning ur life! You are a lovely girl. Keep ur faith and thanks so much for sharing ur story!
This was such a good story ...... then the talk about the hood killed it for me. Still, God bless the Pintos for stepping up.
MJ Gutierrez thank you!! ♥️ why did the talk about the hood kill it for u? just curious
Crybaby😢
"the hood" refers to neighborhoods with mostly black occupants. Rather than "ghetto" which if it's where your birth mom was from it probably was. For example, my mom lives in the hood, but it's not a poor ghetto.
Projects are not bad for starting out, it’s where you end up at the end of the tunnel. The only thing that matters is that you have the mindset to get out. You on the other hand are blessed you didn’t get to experience that❤️ be blessed
My story:
When my birth mom got pregnant with me she was addicted to drugs (meth) and she had gotten pregnant with a guy that she had no relationship with. She took drugs the whole time she was pregnant with me. When I was born she got arrested almost immediately and I was born not breathing and was taken to the intensive care for 10 days. After they found out I would live, they found a foster home for me, a elderly couple, that were only doing it for money that they got for me but used it for themselves. They kept me strictly vegetarian and never spoke to me, so I didn’t talk till I was 3, and I was very very sick. I was in that home for 2 really horrible years. Then a family looking to adopt, found me, and they adopted me. To this day I have a lot of health issues that are from the drugs in my system. Including, ADD, Depression, fatigue, brain fog, and gluten intolerance. The same thing happened to my biological brother who is 2 years younger than me, and my family almost adopted him but they weren’t ready for 2 more kids at once, one being a tiny baby. But he got adopted later on. My birth mom is still doing drugs and is in and out of jail.
This legit reminds me of this movie Losing Isaiah
I'm so happy that God was looking over you and you are happy and have been supplemented with a family that gives you everything you could ever ask for and more:)
girl you are SO beautiful omg!!!
awee stoppp!!! thank you so much♥️
You are amazing for making it out of a horrible situation like that and not letting it define you.That's cute how all the nurses and everyone names you.When you got towards the middle of the story,I started tearing up.
I love this story. Ive always wanted to adopt one day and this is the type of beautiful story i hope me and my future kids have. Im curious thou did you always know you were adopted, when and how did they tell you and how did you react? Thank you so much for sharing your story. Much love! 💜💜💜
i’ve always know i was adopted. i don’t remember them ever sitting me down and telling me. they were open from the start😍
I wasnt adopted but this is my story, invaders entered my parent's house by mistake and my dad was in the army at the time so he tried to defend us. My mom did end up getting shot at 8 months pregnant and I could've died. The bullet went to my mom's intestines and she still has health problems because of it. I'm 14 and will be celebrating my quinceañera next July. So obviously I lived. My dad was shot twice that day. One exited his body and the other is stuck in a rib inches from his heart is the scar. He has 3 scars and my mom has one on her belly. Well 2 considering I was delivered my emergency. So that's my story. I love your story by the way. It's so heartwarming
hi guys!! i see some comments saying i’m bashing the “hood” (putting it in quotes bc people are getting insulted by me calling it that and i’m so sorry) and i’m being disrespectful towards people who live there. first of, i am so sorry if i came off that way, that was never my intention. secondly, i was never bashing the hood. there is nothing wrong with living there. someone said that i didn’t give hope to people who live there. honestly in my opinion, if you have the right mindset and you have a drive, you can accomplish anything you set your heart to. doesn’t matter where you are from!!! what i was getting at was if i was to live with my biological mother who was a drug addict, i don’t think i would be the person i am today. i say that because i have learned so much from my parents and in some ways i’m just like them. the reason i said i prob wouldn’t be doing youtube or into film/tv and cameras is because, when i was little, i used to watch my dad on this portuguese television station and was so in awe of him on tv and everything that happened behind the scenes. now back to me saying the hood wouldn’t be a good environment for ME personally to live in. i was only talking about MY personal situation. i was referring to the specific street and area. a lot of drugs and violence happen in that specific area. her personal living environment was not suited for a child and the fact that she would chose drugs over me on most days. i’m not saying that everyone’s personal space is like that, because that is certainly NOT TRUE. i never said you can’t be successful if you come from “the hood”. i never said you are lesser than if you come from “the hood” and i certainly never meant to bash “the hood” or my birth mother. everyone is a person and everyone is equal!! doesn’t matter where you come from, who you are, what your race/nationality is, what your sexual orientation is, if u love justin bieber or not lol! WE ARE ALL PEOPLE AND WE ARE ALL EQUAL!!!!!!! also, to the people saying i need therapy and that i’m sooooo angry... i’m really not and i’m totally fine. i have no hate in my heart towards her. what she did for me was such a blessing and i hope she got clean and is living her best life. now to the people who are saying i’m not apart of the black community because i didn’t grow up around black people... you are ignorant lol and that’s just false. also, when i said i would might be homeless if i wasn’t adopted you guys brought it once again back to the hood and me saying people in the hood are homeless. that is not what i meant. if i was never adopted, i would be in the foster system until i was 18 and aged out. now i’m not an expert but getting an apartment is a lot of money and i certainly didn’t not have enough money to live on my own when i was 18 (two years ago). so that’s why i said i would probably be homeless. lol please stop bringing everything back to “the hood” and assuming i’m bashing it.
Leesie Pinto although I would have understanded if you bashed your birth mother. no judgment I just would have understanded. btw don't hate yourself like you wrote on the screen for a split second. you rock.
Leesie Pinto I went from living in the hood in NY to the suburbs of MN, I didn’t feel offended by you saying that, it’s rough living there lol. I think it’s sad if people mistook you saying you didn’t want to live in that environment to you saying the people there are less than.
Leesie Pinto as far as I know, its okay to be angry to your birthmom until later you feel free. It will be a problem if you not after what she did.
My bestfriend faced almost same situation as you. Her father leave her and her mother when she was young.
Everything seems okay for many years until later at 21, she have a very weird behaviour and cant live a normal life.
She then visit phsyciatrist and the phsy said it all happened because the anger she have toward her dad didnt come out.
The phsy said its okay to be angry. What not normal and can cause damage is if she not angry.
So based on my friend's story and yours in comparison, I think you have a good happy normal life because you can express your feeling toward your birthmom freely not hold it like my friend.
Im very happy for you Leesie. . .
Note: sorry for probably many wrong spelling or grammar. English is my 3rd language😂
Leesie Pinto you're right about the hood tho there IS something WRONG with the hood, higher crime rates its NOT a good environment for anyone to live in so don't apologize for that
Leesie Pinto lovely story, though the sad music just didn't harmonise with your behaviour it shouldn've been there.
I was in foster care and I swear to you joking about that... Is the healthiest and easiest way to cope with tht.....unfortunately people look down on how you tell your story but its YOURS. So proud of you and I look at your bravery for being able to tell that story without showing pain. 🙏
I'm so happy for you! You're life was literally saved.
it’s beautiful that you can make light of the situation you were born into 💓
What a beautiful testimony! God is real and stay close to him. I believe that you will find your siblings one day. The name Kendra definitely suits you , but thank God you live with awesome parents .
I can’t imagine the bond your dad feels with you...he literally saw you come out the womb. 🥺
Ur so pretty and loved by so many, and ur positivity is a vibe!
Its almost a year ago when you uploaded this video but it really touched me, I am so humbled and thankful for people who can adopt a child and give her/him such a peaceful and joyful life. I love you to ashes Lessie
African Princess Rams I love u!! Thanks for watching♥️♥️♥️
Omg June 3rd Is My Birthday 🧡Thanks For Sharing This Story 🦋You Are Really Brave😘
This made me TEAR UP!!!!!!!!! This is such a BEAUTIFUL STORY!!!!! And your so positive and bright and beautiful! I come from a very broken family my mom had 4 kids and only kept 1.... I was given away to my sick addicted grandma.... my sister given to my dads side of the family and abused... my brother to a family in Utah.... and it’s such a beautiful thing to see an adoption become such an AMAZING and BEAUTIFUL, POSITIVE STORY!!!!
She mentioned the hood once so I’m confused on how she bashed it. Every neighborhood is different and I know bc I was born in raised in Miami and things were bad there. My sibling and I turned out great but our parents had the mindset of not allowing our living situation to define us and maybe things would have been bad for her with her mom being addicted to drugs and caring more for drugs than for her kids. It’s just how’s she feel and it’s her story.
Precious Collins-Brown well she has clear resentment towards her birth mother... which is understandable, but she was also raised by white parents in a probably white environment, so its a different mindset ig. I just hope she still knows how great black culture is and has pride in it! (idk this is just my first video i'm watching of her sorry)
I’m pretty sure she still does still love black her culture. I was just saying hat she didn’t bashed the hood. She only mentioned it once and everyone is just doing to much about her video and how she views what happened to her... Not saying that you are
i don’t resent my birth mom. what she did for me was truly a blessing. also i do have pride in black culture. i also have black family members so i didn’t just grow up around whites people lol
Leesie Pinto it’s going to be hard for ppl to understand how you feel and what’s really going on bc they’re not living your life and they don’t know what’s going on. But you are very strong and brave for telling your story
thank you so much♥️♥️
Wow, this proves that not even drugs in utero can stop a new human from growing up whole and beautiful, as you are!
You are lucky there were no secrets about your origins, that makes a good difference!
I was adopted and so was my birth mother. My birth father I found out was part Comanche, and long ago Indian blood was kept real secret so...
I wasn't even supposed to know Anything, but in my 20s I did "the search" and so I found my birth mother but initially she was Not happy I showed up .
Anyhow, thanks for sharing.your story! 💕
i love how when you’re talking ab all the crap you went through as an addicted baby you are making jokes😂❤️
It takes courage to tell something so painful...you are courageous and I admire you...your Beautiful and I don't just mean your outer appearance, the beginning of your story of how you came into this world, so many others can relate but ashamed of. Keep telling your story you are an inspiration and remember we overcome by our testimony💪💪💪👏👏👏👏💖💖💖
Amazing story. So happy you got your happy start in life. Xxx
That’s so cool that the guy who delivered you ended up being your dad!!
Can you do a q&a with them!! They seem like great people!!
they really are!! and totally, if they are up for it!! what kinda questions do you want answered?? if anyone else sees this, comment questions you would like answered down below♥️
Leesie Pinto I would love to hear their version of the story!
Leesie Pinto yes plz do a q and a with them
I do have a few questions:
Were there ever times when ppl would notice your differences when you were with your parents? If so, how would y’all deal with that? (Btw, I’m asking bc I’m white, and when the time comes, I plan on adopting from Africa or kids from other 3rd world countries)
(for your dad) Since you’re a doctor, do you have something on your car that allows you to park where ever you want? I’m sure you wouldn’t misuse it, but just wondering if doctors really get that perk.
(Also, for your dad) As a doctor, how important was it for you that your kids engage in fitness, nutrition, cleanliness or other activities that promote healthy lifestyles, in general?
What was one family vacation (you could tell us about) that was the most memorable?
Unsivilized Manner don't use the phrase 3rd world because its degrading in a sense so say developing countries and btw Africa definitely isn't a country it's a whole continent 😊
I am adopted. To keep the story short my parents had to fight to keep me and my biological sister. This was in the 80s where foster and adopted parents were separated. They fought for me and another sibling set because they wanted them. God is good because I have everything to give to them and give the glory to God.
Congratulations honey you deserve the best!🌴
Im adopted and my mother was the first woman who took me home at 4 months. I was born addicted to crack and i had alot of problems when i was young. That shit molded my life cause it gave me a different outlook on life and how things should be appreciated. I got adopted into a family of 5 other boys, as a 31 years old man i realized alot of seperation but thats on them. My adopted mother/ super hero passed when i was 18 and i named my first daughter after her
What happened with the birth mother? Do you have any idea if she died or if your 7 biological siblings were taken out of the 1 bedroom apartment? Anyway, you’re so fortunate that your egg donor abandoned you at the hospital, if she had’ve taken you home most likely you would have been sold for more drugs, it happens often. Thank you for this story, it’s truly heartwarming
idk what happened to her. only one of my biological siblings lived there and the 7 other children were foster children as well. i have no contact with any blood related sibling bc idk where they are
Leesie Pinto Oh I see, sorry I misunderstood. Well thank you for commenting and I’m now subscribed.
thank you so much for watching!! means a lot ♥️♥️♥️
Just want to comment that not all drug addicts are bad people. Many are good people in a hard situation. I was a junkie until I got pregnant at 29 and I got help, methadone and have taken good care of my daughter as a single mom for 12 years. She is the light of my life and I love her more than words can say.
I couldn't stop for me, but I had to for my daughter. Many addicts I knew were the kindest most beautiful souls I've met. Not every addict are like the obvious you see on the streets or in the media. I never stole or behaved bad to others than my self and my mom even then said and a social worker I knew, both said they would trust me with their money and children... I say it because so many look at addicts as people with no morals, willing to hurt who ever to get the next shot. I know those addicts that are like that, wants you all to think that that's how every addict is like. But that's just not true. Because being addicted costs a lot of money and takes a lot of time and often makes addicts having to be around strangers and unstable people sometimes, no responsible addict will let a child grow up with an addicted parent. Many addicts would love to be parents more than anything, but they know that it takes more than being clean, all the things a child needs, takes time to build up and also stable people and all of that. Without help in the beginning , it for many realistically feels their child will have a better chanse with a couple that already have all the material things and time a child needs. Even if they much more wanted to change and raise their child by them selves. I had a friend I shared room with that every night talked in her sleep.. It was so often about her adopted baby. She cried and talked to her baby and at night, I felt awful to listen in on her private dreams, but it was so obvious she was longing for her child she wanted but gave up.
Everyone without my doctor wanted me to give up my child too. They first wanted and pressured me to abort even at three months, I felt mean for not being able to abort her... I m so glad I followed my heart and tried my best. After her birth, I never even smoked weed or any drugs. The hard part for me was to have to prove I was good enough to so many people, being a mom was natural for me. I had more problems with my confidence and when school started, I had to learn from Google maths and things I didn't know how to teach her..
Thankfully we have family and friends to support us and love us and we also are in contact with other moms in our situation that also are doing very well. There are a lot of us, but no one would guess, most of the time about our backgrounds. Wish people understood a bit more and didn't assume or judge or think every addict were scum unable to feel empathy to others and just be careless and bad people. Not every addict are like dirty trailer trash.. Or screaming weirdos...
We don't know why that mom did what she did or what cind of person she was. Maby she was one of the careless people, but maby she wasn't...
NORTH Line I appreciate a story like yours, I completely understand that not all addicts are noticeable or bad people and the entire reason I came to that conclusion is because of the children who were abandoned (siblings) and how many kids who are forced to live in undesirable or cramped housing situations because of it. I say that she is very fortunate because she seemed like she was going to be in the absolute worst situation. There are a lot of addicts out there as you know who do end up hurting or killing their children, who sell off their kids eventually for drugs. There is a heartbreaking story on UA-cam of a young girl who was sold to a drug dealer for a couple hits of meth. Either way, it’s also extremely valuable to hear your personal story as well because it shines a light on addiction but in a different way, in a way that no one ever hears about, one that isn’t a complete horror story.
Leesie Pinto you do not own anyone an apology. You spoke the truth!
The name Kendra really suits you😻
Serene Jaamac I agree
AGREE! Kendra is a lovely name and it really does suit you. You look like a Kendra. Pretty gal. ☺️
But guys, her parents chose to name her Elizabeth...so why even mention it?
I just stumbled upon your video tonight. I too adopted my son through foster care. He was also born addicted to cocaine... as well as heroine, ecstasy, alcohol and marijuana! He was born at 33 weeks and 6 days and had a blood infection. His mom was also HIV positive. She walked out of the hospital after having him as well. I PRAY that my son is as grateful that he was adopted as you are. Your story touched me. Thank you for sharing!
Love this video , I am an adoptive parent of teo beautiful little boys and another little boy who is my bio. But neither of them are different when it comes to the amount of love i have for each of them. It hurts when people say who are their real parents...like Really!!!! I know that they mean no harm, but it can be offensive. We are their real parents because we have always been there for them and loved them from the very start. A lot of people only look at the logistics of things and that isnt what makes a family. Love makes it... contentment over all things, and dedication is what makes a family. So happy to see that you love and honor your parents :-) that's a beautiful thing!
awe you and your husband are awesome!! blood doesn’t make a family, love does😍🙏🏾 thanks so much for watching!!
Leesie Pinto thank you :-)
Your story is touching!!!! I was adopted myself however my story wasn't as touching as yours. Long story short, I truly feel like I was just a paycheck. My foster mother had me when I was 3 years old but decided to adopt me at 15, which I find odd. ( I'm 31 years old now..9/3/88) Its more to it, but to keep the story short and what not...I decided not to add too much detail. Not all foster kids are lucky to be placed with foster parents who truly want to do it from the heart. I had to deal with the favoritism for a while. I tried to get over it and still is but for some reason its something that has been bothering me for such a long time. I didn't ask to be placed in foster care..it just happened. When I tell you she lied on so many accounts its actually sad. Anyways, I tell my story not for someone to feel bad for my situation. I tell my story to say to ALL THOSE WHO ARE READING THIS... that if you are planning on adopting or getting a foster kid, do it because you really care for the well being of that child and you really want to make a difference to that child's life. I'm truly glad that God has made me a strong individual, because it was hard!!!
Am crying right now😭😭😭😭😭😭
LOTS OF LOVE FROM LONDON❤💕
I think it's really courageous of you to share your very personal story with people on the internet.
You must be a brave and strong person.
All the best!! ❤️
Thanks for sharing! I think about adopting kids all of the time. I have lots of nieces and nephews. I worked as a nanny for years. I’ve always loved kids! I think I will adopt even if I have my own biological kids.
yeessss please do! a lot of people think you can’t love your adopted kids like you own but it’s totally false!! blood doesn’t make a family, love does😍
Awe. Sweet girl I am so grateful your parents said yes to you!
We are in the process of foster to hopefully adopt .. such a long scary road. I am so grateful your mom advocated for you! What a great ending to a beautifully broken story!
Please keep us in your prayers as we experience this journey! ❤️
Uh..ur mom reminds me of my family member. She did that alot. But shes off drugs now and kept 1 of her babies
i’m glad she was able to get clean!!♥️
I am so happy she knew to go to the hospital to give you a chance. You are a beautiful lady.
Omg u r so pretty this is my first time watching ur videos and i m addicted to them
I'm 17 and I've been knowing that i want to adopt since i was 13 and my mind still havent changed and im excited for my future❤
It’s 2019 I got adopted days before my 18th birthday because learning disabilities and no job
I’m so happy for you because a lot of children are not afforded this luxury. So many people have to suffer through foster care and adoption is never a reality for them. You’re one of the lucky ones!
i was in foster care from 13 until i aged out at 18, it sucked. especially because my brother and sister got to stay home.
well i live in north carolina and they have programs that help you prepare to age out, ask your case work about it and see what they have to help. but really its up to your current foster parent(s) and your foster agency if they let you stay. mine didnt i just moved in with a family i was hired to nanny for the same day. i was a live in nanny for a few years
Please don’t respond to people who criticize you, they will always find something to criticize about. I’m really happy to see that someone is actually grateful for being adopted. Really glad to see your family is great and everything turned out in your favor ❤️