My life was forever changed

It might be accurate to say that I was raised by strangers, but strangers turned out to be the most wonderful family that I could have asked for. After I was born, my birth mother gave me up for adoption, and two weeks later I was the daughter of strangers.s My mom likes to tease that it was because of my adorable baby smile that they finalized the adoption. All I know is that because of their loving decision and God’s grace, my life was forever changed. I shudder to think where I might be without my loving parents and grandma. They are my true family. I recently met my biological mother and her family, and I also found my biological father on social media. It’s weird because they are the real strangers; I don’t know them and they are not ready to be part of my life.

However, because of my family I have unconditional love. I am so proud of my mom; she taught me that true success is found in loving others and caring for their needs. My life calling is to help those who need help, and pass on the gift of love. At home in Hong Kong, I was able to volunteer and help kids who had lost their families. Now I want to become a counselor for human trafficking victims, or work in forensic psychology. No matter what direction I go, I will fight to help those in need and show them the same love that I received from strangers.