For National Adoption Awareness Month, we asked adoptees and their families to share with us their thoughts, feelings and experiences regarding adoption. This is one courageous adoptee’s true story.

Written by Sera, adopted out of the foster care system at age 2

A lot of times, we don’t realize the importance of adoption.

Sometimes, we are so caught up in the flow of life that we don't take time to appreciate our families. 

As an adoptee, I know that family is one of the most important things in life.