#Adoptive

Luca Trapanese is a single dad from Italy who became widely known after adopting a baby girl named Alba, who has Down syndrome and had been rejected by more than 20 families. Alba’s biological mother gave her up shortly after birth, and many prospective adoptive parents declined because of her condition. Luca, who had spent years volunteering with people with disabilities, had always wanted to be a father, and when Italian adoption laws changed in 2017 to allow single people to adopt, he was finally able to apply. When the court called him about Alba, he immediately said yes and rushed to meet her at the hospital. He felt an instant bond and knew she was meant to be his daughter. Today, Luca and Alba share a joyful life together, and their story has inspired millions by showing how love, not perfection, is what truly makes a family. Follow @brain.nourishmentt for daily motivation and positivity - ❤️

Lately, a lot has been happening in my life… and it’s made me reflect on everything and everyone that’s been part of my journey. Especially that one person… someone I truly trust and who means so much to me—my adoptive mom. This video always makes me cry. It holds so many emotions, memories, and moments that shaped me into who I am today. I just felt like sharing it again #fyp #reels #mom

My adoptive father can’t walk well anymore, so now I carry him — the same way he once carried me. Daniel adopted me when I was just two years old, and the backlash came fast. Some relatives said it was a mistake. Visits stopped. Help never came. With no car and no support system, Daniel didn’t quit — he simply picked me up and carried me wherever we needed to go. Years passed, and life slowly came full circle. Daniel’s legs grew weaker. Leaving the house became harder. The same isolation he once fought to protect me from began closing in on him. I saw the strong, steady man who never gave up starting to fade into the quiet. So now, on some days, I lift Daniel into my arms and carry him outside — just so we can sit, talk, and feel the world again. People stare, but Daniel smiles. And that smile tells me everything. The child he carried through rejection is now carrying the man who never walked away. And this time, neither of us is alone. #familylove #caregiving #adoptionstory #humanity #mentalhealth

This parenthood malarkey is a wild ride, right? Side eyed at drop off today and given the 🖕🏼on pickup. love that for us 🫠 As adoptive parents, we know our journey is unique, but the love (and the chaos) is exactly the same as families built through any other path. Sometimes our kids drive us right up the wall crikey, our two have absolutely nailed it in this house and yeah, I might call them little a-holes in those moments… but it doesn’t change how much we bloody love them. Perfect parenting IMO 🤣 Anyone else got these lyrics on repeat? 🎶 (I hope so)

Ginger turned one today. Her mum (coincidentally also named Holly, like her adoptive mum in this pic) was rescued while pregnant and the litter of pups all found happy homes. Some things are just meant to be.

As someone who was adopted at a pretty young age but old enough to have memories, I feel like I can confidently say this statement. (I know that a lot of people will think this is sad or insensitive to say out loud.) But truly to me, my adoptive parents are my real parents. They are the family God chose to put my little brother and I in. That doesn’t mean that I don’t care about my birth parents. I just view them more as the ones who helped get us on this earth. Family is more than blood and there’s no ill intent in me by saying that. Here’s what I do wonder: I wonder who they were and if they are still alive today. I wonder if they regret giving up my brother and I. I wonder if they think of us. But when someone asks me, “who are your parents?” — it’s the white ones that naturally come to mind 😉 #adoption #story #family #birthparents #roots

Forever is made of small choices, to keep loving, keep learning, and keep showing up. 💙 To this family: thank you for letting us share a glimpse of your journey. And to everyone on a similar path, foster, adoptive, or kinship, we see the extra miles you walk behind the scenes. 🎥: LifeasFive on TikTok #FosterMore #FosterCare #Family #CommunityCare #Hope

My adoptive father can’t walk well anymore, so now I carry him — the same way he once carried me. Daniel took me in when I was just two years old, and the fallout came fast. Family members said the adoption was a mistake. Visits stopped. Phone calls went quiet. Help never showed up. Daniel didn’t have a car. He didn’t have backup. What he had was me — and a decision he refused to undo. So he carried me everywhere. When buses didn’t come, when rides fell through, when the world made it clear we were on our own, Daniel lifted me into his arms and kept going. He carried me through judgment, through loneliness, through days when giving up would have been easier — but never once did he set me down. Years passed, and without anyone noticing the exact moment, the roles began to change. Daniel’s legs grew weak. Steps became slower. Leaving the house felt heavier. The man who once stood tall against everyone’s doubt started disappearing into the walls of a quiet home. And I recognized it instantly — the same isolation Daniel had fought so hard to escape all those years ago, the same loneliness he shielded me from. I couldn’t let him return there alone. So now, on some days, I lift Daniel into my arms and carry him outside. Just far enough to feel the air. Just long enough to sit together and talk. Strangers stare. Some look confused. Some look away. But Daniel smiles — the kind of smile I remember from when I was small and safe in his arms. The child Daniel carried through rejection and silence now carries the man who never walked away. This time, we don’t lose each other. This time, we stay connected. #familylove #caregiving #adoptionstory #humanstories #MentalHealth fblifestyle

I can’t stop laughing because I love that she called me orange as I’m literally a lizard 🦎 How could I have handled it better? I’m still learning! #fostermom #fostercare #adoption #blendedfamily

She just wants to go home. Suzette is 1 1/2 years old, part of The #sunriseseven and the most loving, needy, sweet girl that just wants to belong to someone. She would love a foster or adoptive home to get her out of boarding. 📍 New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Maryland, Delaware, and parts of Northern Virginia. Learn more about her rescue story and her siblings here: #sunriseseven and following her @adoptaboxerrescue #boxersofinstagram #rescuedog #adoptme

On the morning of July 28, 2022, authorities in Harris County received a call reporting a missing child. Troy koehler's adoptive father told deputies that the little boy had somehow disappeared from their home overnight. What began as a search for a missing child quickly turned into something far more tragic. As deputies searched the house on Rosegate Drive, they made a horrifying discovery inside the garage. Troy was found unresponsive inside a washing machine. The seven-year-old was fully clothed. Despite efforts from first responders, it was too late. As investigators began piecing together what happened inside the home, disturbing details started to emerge. The autopsy later revealed that Troy had suffered both recent and older injuries. Medical examiners determined his death involved blunt force trauma and asphyxiation, and his death was ruled a homicide. Investigators also reportedly found blood evidence on the washing machine and in other areas of the home. As the investigation continued, authorities uncovered text messages exchanged between Troy’s adoptive parents in the days leading up to his death. According to court records, the messages showed growing anger directed toward the young boy. In one exchange, Troy’s father allegedly complained about the child eating snacks like donut sticks and made a chilling remark suggesting he might end up killing him. In another message cited by investigators, Troy’s mother allegedly threatened to put the boy in an oven to scare him into confessing about eating sweets. Months later, the couple was arrested. Jemaine Thomas was charged with capital murder, while Tiffany Thomas faced charges of injury to a child by omission. In court, those who knew Troy remembered a completely different picture of the little boy behind the headlines. His teacher described him as kind, curious, and full of life — a child who loved reading and lifting up his classmates. In the end, Jemaine Thomas pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 50 years in prison. Tiffany Thomas was later sentenced to 10 years for her role in failing to protect the child. Troy Koehler was only seven years old. And his story is one that the world should never forget.

🌊 🌊 Jagga Jasoos (2017) 🌊Jagga Jasoos is a 2017 Indian musical adventure comedy film that follows a gifted teenage detective seeking his missing adoptive father. 🌊Release Date: 14 July 2017. Director: Anurag Basu. Runtime: 3 hours. Lead Cast: Ranbir Kapoor as Jagga and Katrina Kaif as Shruti. 🌊 Jagga, a young man with a stutter who communicates through song, embarks on a journey with journalist Shruti Sengupta to find his father, Bagchi, who mysteriously disappeared after enrolling him in boarding school. 🌊The film is unique for its musical storytelling style, where much of the dialogue is sung rather than spoken. This was a creative choice to represent the protagonist's way of overcoming his stammering. The soundtrack was composed by Pritam. 🌊