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[@ToraisaJ]

New UPDATE Video Is UP ❤ Thank you everyone for your support! I appreciate the love and I pray this video comforts those who feel like they aren’t enough because you were abandoned. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIW4iIGLnrRrn7ssi=CiRYmWh8kEZ-r2ch

[@anng7514]

You have a right to want to know your biological family. This does not invalidate the love and bond with the family who raised you.

[@ChantéMcCormick-e1d]

it's cool that the mother that raised you all your life is actually related to you!

[@ToraisaJ]

It really is. I was shocked when I found out. Thank you for watching.

[@anng7514]

The hand of God is over your life. You exude such sweetness!!

[@ToraisaJ]

Thank you 😊

[@goddessgaea19]

My mother adopted my brother and she got him when he was 23 days old. At 30 he took a DNA test and found a brother. My family met him and there are almost the same in every way. They look alike, play, guitar have similar tattoos. Siblings are so cool.Thank you for sharing

[@ToraisaJ]

Thank you for watching! That’s a blessing ❤

[@irenedavo3768]

Remember to subscribe! ❤

[@theresagomez2605]

Wow! What a story! I can feel your heartache as you talk about the feelings of abandonment. I'm glad you had good parents to adopt and love you, and a husband to love and support you. And you may not have spent your childhood with your brother, but you can have a relationship now. May you have peace and love the rest of your life.❤

[@ToraisaJ]

Thank you, Theresa!

[@familylifetoo9541]

God gave you the People he wanted to raise you and Love You, and care for you. ❤ he matched you up.

[@ToraisaJ]

God is awesome! Thankful for my parents for accepting me and adopting me.

[@familylifetoo9541]

@@ToraisaJ You are Very Loved .

[@l01j99]

The part where you met your brother for the first time had me in front of my TV looking like this 😭

[@ToraisaJ]

I can’t even watch it because it makes me cry 😭. One day I will watch that part again.

[@tmoon7730]

Same here! I had to put down my breakfast and use all my napkins because I was just bawling my eyes out. So happy for Toraisa !

[@ToraisaJ]

@@tmoon7730 🥹🥹🥹🥹😭

[@megoodrow6299]

You are brave, beautiful and kind! Yes, those abandoned babies, grow up to be the most valuable, influential and caring human beings of all!! You and I are both examples of that . Thanks for sharing!

[@ToraisaJ]

Thank you sweetheart! So true!

[@nicolelochren9560]

I was abandoned also, and it really hit home when you said that that person is just outliving their life and you need to forgive for yourself. and also being a mom, so super important to me.❤ God bless.

[@ToraisaJ]

I am sorry and hope you’re healing. I mean she was living her best life. That’s what was so hurtful.

[@jill_C-ArukahattheWell]

I pray for your healing my sis. Some of us were (what I call) abandoned in place, meaning although our parents didn't physically abandon us, they did in all other ways. The Most High uses me to minister to others who have had simillar trauma and as you know, HE CARES!

[@ToraisaJ]

I felt this! 🙌🏾

[@jill_C-ArukahattheWell]

@@ToraisaJ I have a ministry (for sistahs only) where we are on a journey of healing from trauma. It is on zoom and a safe place for my people

[@ToraisaJ]

@@jill_C-ArukahattheWell Please email me the info.

[@rosenamarshall5502]

Did your biological mother tell you the circumstances that led her to abandon you in a van . We have a TV program here in the UK that helps people find family and answers in similar situations to yours . You are a lovely person that any mother would be proud of ❤

[@ToraisaJ]

@@rosenamarshall5502 No answers 🥹

[@ThisIsMyYoutubeName1]

@@ToraisaJI do genealogy and I have to say that some times, no answer is the answer. I have a lot of insane stories about my family and I will share just one. My great grandfather was an abusive alcoholic and when my great grandmother died, he sold his minor children. I had a cousin reach out to see what I knew about our family. My cousin was not adopted, but he was abandoned by his mother. I was aware that my grandfather found all 13 siblings and they were reunited. He was such a mean person and we didn’t speak for 15 years. He hid family reunions from us and never let us meet all of them. We had reunited 3 years before he passed and I never questioned him. Helping my cousin, we had discovered that our family had a lot of problems and we both knew how much we were better off not being around. His mom abandoned him because she went crazy from the abuse and she didn’t even know that she had a younger sister and felt that everyone had hid her from her. But she had been living in a different state. I discovered that these people had killed others (a 7 year old child 😢 and my great uncle had stabbed his own wife for having to prostitute herself to get food because the kids were starving and he was in prison for robbing someone. So many horrible things about these people that I would have probably been fine without knowing. It helped me heal from the fact I had cut ties with my grandfather for so long and realized that he was protecting us from them. So, not in all cases, but at times, not having the answer we desire may be Gods way of protecting us. I pray for you to be happy and accepting of everything you discover on your journey ❤

[@rosenamarshall5502]

@@ToraisaJ oh how frustrating for you . Don’t be afraid to ask her outright .

[@ccl005jn]

I was wondering the same thing. How old was she when she gave birth in the van, why was she giving birth in the van, was she alone? Did the Dad know it happened? Did other family members know? Is Brandon a full sibling? So many questions.

[@ToraisaJ]

@@rosenamarshall5502 I have come to the realization I may never get the truth 😭

[@FreeSpirit1706]

You were right about needing a tissue, my eyes started sweating. You and your brother look alike 😍

[@ToraisaJ]

Still can’t believe how we look alike.

[@mah3223alia]

You can be extremely happy with your adopted parents and absolutely have that love for each other. Wanting to know who your biological parents are takes nothing away from that at all ❤️

[@ToraisaJ]

@@mah3223alia Finally someone understands. I love my adoptive parents. However, I wanted to know who I came from. I don’t regret finding my bio mom and family. This situation has shaped me into the woman I am today.

[@haplessasshole9615]

@@ToraisaJ It actually sounds as though your quest to find your bio family has drawn you closer to your adoptive mother. You have approached your search honestly, prayerfully, and with an open heart, ready to accept whatever your learned. Talking and sharing with your adoptive parents about your findings binds them more firmly to you as an adult. Painful as it has been, I can see the joy outweighs the sorrow.

[@godisgood7334]

There is nothing wrong with wanting to know where you came from. I guarantee the people who tried to discourage you know who their birth parents are and they are wrong for trying to block you from knowing your truth. I'm glad you're sharing your story. You're helping others to heal.

[@ToraisaJ]

Thank you. It was my goal to help others.

[@virginiawilkinson5038]

All I can say is Highly Blessed and Favored. Two families!

[@sylviaruth5008]

KZbin recommended you. I’ve watched the abandoned video and now have watched this one. You are so Awesome! I am so happy for you! Be encouraged for you are blessed!!!❤😊❤

[@ToraisaJ]

Thank you 😊

[@blackmagic6]

As someone who is African and fascinated with DNA results videos, your DNA video was recommended to me by yt. I was further drawn to watch the video because of your beautiful melanated complexion and your pretty face. Before watching that video, I predicted that you’d definitely have a high percentage of Nigerian DNA and was pleasantly impressed by the fact that you are 94% African (Shout out to your ancestors for keeping it real.) However, as a result of watching that video, I became engrossed in your more personal adoption/voyage of discovery story. After watching the above video, I am glad to see that many of your previously unresolved questions about your past have been answered ….. although it might be me but I still don’t understand your explanation of how your adopted mum and your uncle are related to your birth parents. Your story reminded me of my history. In short, my parents moved to the Uk from Africa, married and because they were young, in a foreign land and pursuing an education, employment etc I was placed in foster care. Whilst I was in care, my parents “separated” which culminated in my mother returning to Nigeria. By the time my father and I went back to Nigeria, my mother had died. The sad thing was I have no recollection of ever seeing my mother. Or indeed any of my grandparents. Has it affected me? Who knows. I say all of this just to make the point that your “journey” although painful has allowed you the opportunity to confront and resolve certain issues. I suspect that you know that in some ways you have been very fortunate. Anyways peace my Sista. I wish you all the best.

[@ToraisaJ]

Thank you for watching and your comment. On the hard days.. I remind myself how blessed I am. Sending love your way ❤

[@patriciashawwatkins2901]

"God weaves remarkable events in and through our lives."🙏 You are a beautiful, strong woman.💕 You are a wonderful mother who will become an excellent mentor to others who have lived experiences similar to yours. Blessings!

[@ToraisaJ]

Thank you so much. Seeing comments like this makes me smile. Much love to you ❤️

[@jouannd3719]

If your adopted mother is also related to you then the rest of the family grandparents included knew you were out there with another relative. Why wouldn't you been fellowshipped in. I know its painful but something still sounds amiss.May God bless and guide you.

[@aspendewco70]

It's such a normal thing to want to know about your ancestry. You go girl!

[@marywells9162]

Shame on those negative people giving negative comments! You are entitled to feel what you feel think what you think. All of us humans have those rights. We can encourage people . That is it. God bless you! Keep 🙂

[@ToraisaJ]

People were very mean.

[@alicepowell9947]

Toraisa, I just came across this video this morning and I feel as it was a divine appointment from God. I am 65 years old and I just found my family through AncestryDNA 2 years ago, that’s right I met my biological family at the age of 63! What a journey it has been and you are so correct that no matter what you want to know who your family is, I cried so many tears over the years! I have been married for 39 years and we have 3 daughters and six grands, I have taught for over 25 years and I would feel empty because the spirit of abandonment was in me my entire life because I didn’t, know who my family was.😢 Also I was never adopted I was in foster care my entire childhood, I didn’t think I was going to make it, but God......I have wrote a book; called “El Roi, The God That Sees Me” and will be published soon! I wrote my story and what I tried to hide from has healed me because I can now see God in my story. Thank you so much for sharing your story and I understand the tears! I pray that you and your biological family can write a new story of love and redemption! God bless you sis!

[@ToraisaJ]

Wow! What a story. I hope you were about to get answers. 39 years of marriage, three daughters and grandchildren is awesome. I know you give them so much love. Congrats 🎊 on your book. I would love to read it. Even in difficult situations, there is a blessing…. Turning pain into purpose. Praying God continues to cover you and help you continue to heal your heart. Much love ❤️.

[@10stepsUP8]

Years ago, I was told about a guy who worked in a dry cleaners with my last name (which is an unusual name). I called him and we spoke about 2 times, then agreed to meet. The first thing this creep said to me was ' you don't look like how you sound, I thought you were light-skinned!' Needless to say, I spoke my peace and got out of his presence quickly and never saw him again. This happened in the late 90's.

[@NileGoddess]

Good that you never spoke to him again what a creep

[@MMead-ti7bl]

What a testimony. You are truly amazing, beautiful, and eloquent. Keep up the positivity. God bless and keep you.

[@Lady_Clare4]

I’m glad you were brave enough to do this. 👍🏾 Don’t be upset with the nay sayers. We are all ignorant in some areas. Sometimes putting a child up for adoption is best for the child. Many people suffer with emotional & mental conditions. Postpartum is real too. I don’t have a clue about your situation. This is my first time viewing your channel. I’m so glad you’re forgiving and receiving counseling! You are a brave, beautiful, 🦋intelligent, & blessed young woman. I wish you the best.❤

[@ToraisaJ]

Thank you ☺️

[@JenOnDemand]

This story is so beautiful and profound! It gave me chills and I shed a tear especially when you met your brother 🥲 I tell you all the time you are so strong and I look up to you. I know this is part of your therapy and thank you so much for sharing it with us all. You are a beautiful person inside and out, “forgive others not for them but for yourself” that wi forever stick with me. I love you friend ♥️

[@ToraisaJ]

Thank you for watching and thank you so much for your sweet comment. I really try to be a good person even in difficult situations.

[@mikefundis77]

Hi michael

[@שניבןדוד-ר5ב]

You are a brave and very wise person❤

[@khughes1963]

It’s a perfectly normal thing to want to know about one’s birth family. It doesn’t take away anything from your adoptive parents. Children raised in their birth families take this for granted, but adopted children don’t. One woman who fought to give adoptive children the right to know about their birth parents and families was the author Florence Fisher, who wrote about her story as an adoptee in “The Search for Anna Fisher.” Ms. Fisher died recently, but many people have sustained her movement and succeeded in learning about their birth families.

[@ToraisaJ]

@@khughes1963 Very true. I am going to check this story out. Thank you for sharing.

[@lornadoone8887]

Unless your adopted mother’s brother is adopted, too, and not related to her by blood, that your uncle is a blood relative means your adopted mom is a blood relative, too.

[@ToraisaJ]

@@lornadoone8887 My adoptive mother is my cousin. Her brother wasn’t adopted.

[@gailthompson2271]

Thank you for sharing this powerful story, and for being a beautiful example of forgiveness, grace, resilience, and dignity.🙏🏿❤️🌹

[@ToraisaJ]

Wow! That means a lot to me ❤️ Thank you for watching!

[@gailthompson2271]

👍🏿🙏🏿❤️🌹

[@CookingWithShamonica]

Awwww🥹 This is such a beautiful testimony. I’m so happy for you friend.❣️ I know this is something that you’ve wanted to find out forever. I’m so proud of you for having the courage to find YOUR TRUTH. ❤️

[@ToraisaJ]

Hugs!! ThanK you friend ❤️It was so hard.. couldn’t stop crying but I had to do it. Love you 😘

[@lh5677]

You have a lovely, soothing voice. The story of you is very important. How brave to share this.

[@ToraisaJ]

@@lh5677 Thank you for your comment. It was so hard but God gave me the strength.

[@renebyers6153]

Blessings young lady 💙 Live your life, follow your dreams, and continue your authentic self. YOUR life. YOUR rules.

[@ToraisaJ]

@@renebyers6153 Thank you. I am doing all of this 🥰

[@Noname-cn4ly]

You and your brother meeting had me in tears! I have an Irish twin as well….

[@ToraisaJ]

Glad I was able to meet him. Thank you for the watching video. Stay tuned for the update video.

[@kimberlyloveradcliffe7375]

I came across your videos today. Thank you for sharing your story and your healing. You are absolutely gorgeous! Keep smiling beautiful!

[@ToraisaJ]

Thank you Kimberly for leaving this sweet comment ❤️

[@simplyp5521]

🥺 I’m adopted as well, I listen to so many stories within the triad. Yours be far is the most unique, you were in the presence of your biological family this whole time. 🙏🏾 Thank you for sharing your story, you are so courageous. You are helping to change the narrative of black adoption. One day I’m going to share my story. I know how difficult this is, the cycle of grief last for a lifetime. I wishing you healing, and continuous healing. 💕 (Let me finish this video and cry with you 😢)

[@ToraisaJ]

Thank you so much for your sweet words. When you’re ready, share your story because it will help so many as well. It’s therapeutic for me when I share my story. So many have experienced abandonment and don’t know how to heal from it… but I am an example that with therapy and God you can learn how to move forward with your life and not hold on to the pain. Sending love your way ❤️

[@CocoChanel-r2b]

I suspect the naysayers are triggered by their own abandonment/adoption trauma, so I would not pay them anymone. U HAVE THE RIGHT AS A HUMAN BEING TO TRACE UR ORIGINS! ESPECIALLY ONCE U BEGIN HAVING UR OWN KIDS AND CREATING UR OWN FAMILY. U owe it to ur children. Its not just about u anymore.

[@ToraisaJ]

Exactly! Thank you for commenting.

[@Jayne43-u1d]

MY DEAR YOU HAVE A NEED AND A RIGHT TO KNOW WHO YOU ARE, THAT IS A NATURAL REQUIREMENT OF A PERSON MY SYMPATHY GOES WITH YOU DEAR. I AM GLAD YOU FOUND OUT WHO YOUR MOTHER IS, AND WHO YOU ARE PHYSICALLY. DO YOU RESEMBLE HER? 😊

[@ToraisaJ]

Yes, we look just alike. Her picture is in this video.

[@secret3957]

So happy with the update Toraisa. You have learned so much and I thank you for sharing your insights, about forgiving and the way you can heal and move on, with us. I understand your pain in not having had your sibblings in your life, but that is going to change from now on. Much love to you and your family.

[@ToraisaJ]

@@secret3957 Hugs 🤗 Thank you for this sweet comment and watching my story ❤️

[@nataliesirota2611]

What a beautiful family! I am so happy that you have found your history.

[@ToraisaJ]

@@nataliesirota2611 Thank you so much!

[@QJR583]

Congrats! This is amazing! I, too, found my paternal side of the family via social media 8 years ago. My sister, who is 6 years older than me, passed away in 2019-we never met in person. My brother, who is 5 years older than me, we have yet to meet in person. Watching you meet your brother made me think, dang... I really need to go to AB. My father passed away in Aug 2020 from Alzheimer's, we never met. In fact, I have never laid eyes on him, felt his embrace, or heard his voice. I am so happy they have welcomed you with open arms... I have heard some horror stories! You are inspiring! Stay Beautiful!

[@ToraisaJ]

@@QJR583 I am so sorry for your losses. I pray you and your brother can meet. Thank you for watching and your comment.

[@proud2bejcan]

Very good video. It deserves more views. I'm happy that you found your biological family. Just more people outside of your parents to show you love. May God continue to bless you and your family.

[@ToraisaJ]

Thank you ❤ I will be dropping an update video soon when I get the strength.

[@phoenixkali]

That’s wonderful news for you that you’re related to your adoptive parents. As to where you come from, you DO come from your adoptive parents, in that they took you into their familial “tribe”, raised you according to their ethical and moral codes, and provided you with the fundamental building blocks to turn into the beautiful, pragmatic and wise woman you are today. I feel the same for my stepdad who took my mum and I in when I was five and provided us with security, stability and home but instilled in me with a moral compass while my mothers grasp of ethics and morals was a little more fragile. And i forgive my biodad for walking away because he couldn’t handle the prospects and responsibilities of parenthood, because if he didn’t my stepdad wouldn’t have come along.

[@ToraisaJ]

@@phoenixkali Everything happens for a reason.

[@sensualdiva7931]

Oh Wow! Yes you do look like your biological mother and her side. Glad you’ve found out what you been wanting to know for years. Mrs. Robinson the lady who found you in her van is an amazing great woman of God and your bio mom knew it. The Robinson’s loved to help others in need and their community without a shadow of a doubt back then. What your bio mom did was wrong on so many levels and I am not justifying her actions at all. But she knew leaving you in that van she was leaving you in great hands. The Robinson family is a big family just like your bio mom family. Mr. and Mrs. Robinson has helped supported plenty families in need in pompano. Baby girl thanks to God because that woman could’ve left you anywhere besides in that van. But God’s goodness and grace didn’t allow it to happen. You was raised by two loving parents that did a fantastic job. You are smart, very brave and courageous something your loving parents instilled in you. You just never know how this story may help someone else. Absolutely Forgiveness is a beautiful thing when it for You and not the other person. May God continue to bless you and your family.

[@ToraisaJ]

Tears 😭 I am very blessed and remembering that keeps me going. I will always be thankful for Mother Robinson finding me and my parents for raising me. I was wanted and I am loved by many. So glad I know my birth parents after years of wanting to know. Thank you for watching and leaving a sweet comment ☺️ This comment made my day.

[@mariecaister9722]

You are a wise lady.

[@TheOpenHeart218]

Took the words from my mouth "To finally see someone who looks like me"

[@ToraisaJ]

@@TheOpenHeart218 I always dreamed about how my parents looked.

[@aprilstone31]

Your story is a beautiful one of strength and grace. May you continue to heal, live, and love in your beautiful family. You deserve all the love that your heart can stand❤

[@ToraisaJ]

Thank you so much!

[@lorellasmuts7330]

Toraisa, you deserved to know where you came from. So happy for you. Take care lots of ❤️ from South Africa 🙏

[@jassminejames210]

bless you for sharing your story it's very brave and will certainly helped others I think that you're suffering PTSD from your early start it's been something that's affected you badly self care is good and not selfish it's a requirement

[@ToraisaJ]

I suffered depression after I met her. I lied to myself… but it was bad. Thankful I am better mentally.

[@stephanienwadieiiamhybasia]

Congratulations! Happy for you.❤ Beautiful family.

[@patd.3368]

you and your brother are so beautiful!!!!!!

[@deannefellows9564]

I was adopted too. I totally understand everything you said. I also found my birth father's family on Ancestry. Much Love and hugs to you.

[@ToraisaJ]

I hope you were able to get some answers finding your family. Thanks! Sending lots of love back to you.

[@deannefellows9564]

I did! ❤️ Thank you

[@mompofelski4191]

Babies given up or abandoned are worthy of good capable loving parents and it is obvious that your birth parents could not provide that.

[@ToraisaJ]

Thank you for this comment.

[@pilar8ful]

Hi Toraisa I’m new to your channel (today) did I miss the story of you finding your birth father and an update on y’all’s relationship. May GOD continue to bless you. You are a living example of strength courage.

[@ToraisaJ]

@@pilar8ful Hi! Welcome 🤗 Thank you so much! You can view the entire playlist here. My Story 😭 Left In A Van kzbin.info/aero/PLI96JDI9PysVcy1YSJWfSHuey85gJ56EQ

[@playhawttt]

Really happy you reunited with your family ❤️ and I literally cried when u met your brother ...

[@ToraisaJ]

Thank you hun! I cry every time I see the clip 😭

[@stefkadank-derpjr1453]

Your birth mother is so beautiful. Since you have children you know how it would be impossible to leave your baby and walk away....your birth mother must have really been in a difficult situation and she knew that she couldn't take care of you. Beautiful story.

[@ToraisaJ]

Thank you 😊

[@BORN-to-Run]

THERE'S too many people that don't want their children. Or abuse and reject them. This is not the child's problem, it's the parent's mental issues, and it's not fair that the victim should suffer for it. In your case, I think, it's made you a better person. Thanks for sharing

[@ToraisaJ]

Thank you for watching! This situation has made me a better person. I struggle some days.. but I choose to keep going. Update video coming soon.

[@rockymcgee1]

So proud of you .Sending you big hugs 🤗❤

[@ToraisaJ]

Thank you ☺️.

[@tiadriver2183]

So happy you found out who you are connected too ❤ . Very touching story. Wishing you peace and clarity 🙏

[@ToraisaJ]

Thank you for watching ❤

[@kaydianhoukes8364]

I am so glad you are taking us on this journey with you

[@TTee203]

At the beginning of the day everyday!!! You have an absolute right!!!!❤❤ People always seem to be so opinionated until they have to walk in someone else's show. Im so happy for you❤

[@ToraisaJ]

@@TTee203 This is so true! Thank you so much!

[@juanochoa908]

I think it’s beautiful that in a way you were still raised via a family member (adopted mom being cousins with bio dad) and in a way maybe it was meant to be your ancestors are probably looking down proud of your adopted mother and father that they stepped up for you and your bio mom when she couldn’t

[@christines5430]

Beautiful! I can imagine what an emotional roller coaster this has been for you, but thank God that you have handled it so well and forgiven your parents. You now know where you came from, and have healing and peace. God bless you, the loving parents who raised you, and your biological parents who for whatever reason were not able to do so.

[@ToraisaJ]

Thank you for reminding me God is real. You’re kind.

[@Adlovett83]

This is powerful. Your story from the beginning to now is amazing. To see the joy in your face and your voice is amazing.

[@ToraisaJ]

Awww 🥹 Thank you so much and thanks for watching.

[@mrskendrid2051]

Lifetime where are you, this makes for good TV. This story will definitely help someone else ❤❤

[@ToraisaJ]

God is trying to tell me something. I need to do this. Thank you for commenting ❤️

[@puglover4280]

You are an inspiration. God bless you!

[@ToraisaJ]

@@puglover4280 Aww, thank you 😊

[@He_Knows7]

I love these types of videos and yours is so unique in that the family that you were adopted into were you real family members and they didn't know. Geesh

[@ToraisaJ]

Gives me chills and makes me cry thinking about it. Thank you for watching!

[@ThatSuzanneSchmid]

I enjoyed hearing your story. You are an amazing person, you are obviously beautiful on the outside and inside, and you're a great speaker. I'm so glad you were able to meet your brother and other members of your birth family. I will check out some of your other videos.

[@ToraisaJ]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@deborahross-carter5590]

Blessings to you on your journey to find your biological family.

[@mecarrenard8391]

I’m so happy for you. For your brave search you were rightfully and richly rewarded. And all that grace you show toward your birth parents is proof of God. I’m 61 and have not yet found my birth parents.

[@ToraisaJ]

Thank you. I am hoping you get answers. God bless!

[@ReneeWaley]

You gotta have super support for you to be mentally and emotionally stable. Once you don’t have that the hardest thing is to deal with it life I hope you understand what I’m trying to say life was super hard mentally for me. I always wish I was just died through my life.

[@irenedavo3768]

Send big hug! 🥰

[@ToraisaJ]

You’re worthy. Don’t ever forget that. I am sorry you’re in so much pain. God loves you ❤️

[@Tricia33]

You are a strong women! Bless you.

[@kathy2929]

I have no biological cousins on my mother's side. I have adopted cousins, only 1 surviving that I know of. I asked her if she wanted to find them. Both her adoptive parents are gone, I expect she will one day. Both she and her brother Both look like our bio family. The important thing is she is happy. Her brother wasn't. Hope he is at peace no. You are truly blessed.

[@jenniferlovett6891]

You know you are loved and I am truly amazed by how strong you are! You don’t look like what you been through! I’m so happy you’re my little cousin! ❤❤

[@ToraisaJ]

Thank you 😊 I love you too cousin ❤️

[@harrietyounger6118]

Your adoptive maternal grandparents would be your biological grandparents if your adoptive mother is a 1st cousin of your biological dad. I hope you got to grow up around them x

[@jeanthomson2720]

well done for telling your story so well and yes, with grace, i too have found my bio mother and father. still trying to take it all in. your videos are helpfull thank you x

[@ToraisaJ]

Take it one day it one day at a time. Do things on your terms. Sending lots of love your way.

[@Julie-qw5ld]

You are so fortunate. You could have ended up in an orphanage or the foster care system. Your adoptive parents did such a wonderful job of raising you and you have a great life, with or without your birth parents. Maybe you would have been miserable growing up with them and would not have been the amazing lady you are today. Really you grew up just the way you were meant to. I hope this experience reassures you that you are 100% OK. Now you can go on with your future without the nagging questions. My dear, you are truly great.

[@ToraisaJ]

@@Julie-qw5ld Thank you, Julie. I am so blessed to not have grown up in foster care. However, I hope that my video will encourage individuals that have been abandoned that there is light at the end of the tunnel… and for the parents that don’t want to be parents there is a right way to give your child up. Blessings to you.

[@beasaroseco5840]

You are beautiful inside and out blessings to you and your family.

[@ToraisaJ]

Thank you ❤️

[@ReneeWaley]

You are 100% right the hardest thing is you don’t wanna hear the truth at your young life because it felt like you don’t wanna feel like you’re not want to so I choose not to deal with the truth about my family and look at me I’m 52 years old I go to depression often on

[@judegilford5853]

Toraisa, You are a bright and beautiful light in this world! Thank you for sharing your story.

[@ToraisaJ]

Thank you Jude 😊

[@dcaldwell8165]

Happy for you. Pray you've received all your answers and you and your family are enjoying your new relationships.

[@kinarey]

This is such a beautiful video of your reunion and your story and you are such a beautiful young woman. May you always be blessed. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@ToraisaJ]

@@kinarey Thank you 😊

[@reesasue8902]

What a testimony!!! So happy for you filling your void💜🙏💜🙏

[@ToraisaJ]

🙌🏾 I am still here!!

[@sheilawilliams9966]

I HOPE YOU HAVE FORGIVEN YOUR BIRTH PARENTS IF YOU WANT A GOOD RELATIONSHIP WITH THEM. BECAUSE, NOONE CAN CHANGE THE PAST. I'VE ALWAYS KNOWN MY PARENTS AND I CONSTANTLY WORK ON FORGIVING THEM AND THEY PASSED AWAY.

[@Linda-em1om]

Bless you Toraisa ❤

[@ToraisaJ]

@@Linda-em1om Thank you 😊

[@autumnjohnson2127]

God Bless you! Your video made me cry. I am happy you found your birth mother and brother. I am also happy you have a good husband, your beautiful children and great adoptive parents.

[@ToraisaJ]

@@autumnjohnson2127 God bless you too! Thank you for your comment.

[@monicacheung8084]

Wow you are so amazing! You told your story with so much courage and allowing yourself to share the raw emotion is inspiring! Thank you for sharing and being a part of the world!

[@ToraisaJ]

Thank you 😊. It was hard but I am glad I did it.

[@mandyhill3211]

Wishing you peace of mind and a full heart to move past the pain. You are truly blessed to have loving parents, a caring husband and beautiful kids plus now you are blessed with 2 new aunts, a new brother and more. God bless you!!!!!! Love your spirit...

[@ToraisaJ]

@@mandyhill3211 Thank you. I remind myself everyday I am blessed… especially when I have a hard day. Thank you for this comment. I appreciate it!

[@DonnaDouglas-x3x]

Sounds like your adopted mom is a wonderful woman. You are a lovely young women smart and full of love. It's seems as though you have grown up in a wonderful family.

[@ToraisaJ]

She is! Thank you so much 😊 I know I am doing what God wants me to do… seeing these messages.

[@angeliquemolgr26]

Grace indeed, thank you for sharing! Greetings from Amsterdam

[@setara1111]

Beautiful Sharing! ❤

[@veronicahall5842]

So we'll spoken. I'm very proud of you. That's a fine line between being heartbroken and feeling abandoned to that ache and urge of wanting and needing to fill the void with those who abandoned you and only they can fill it. Then you don't know how they will respond to you... I'm so proud of you T! Kudos to you and many blessings along the journey.

[@veronicahall3919]

** so well spoken**. Auto correct is my enemy! Lol

[@ToraisaJ]

Thank you so much 😊

[@imaginelovepeaceandhappine3281]

I’m so happy that you and brother met. Me and my brother are soooooo close to include our relationship with our mama. Our mother found her birth father’s family with Ancestry. The father has pasted. We accompanied mama to her first family reunion in 2023. She has been welcomed with open arms Except for the 2023 yr her half-sister was not receptive. I hurt so much for my mama she is such a sweetheart and needed the Love from the father’s side. I only accompanied her for the 2024 reunion because brother was not able. 2024 was so much better for my mama. Her sister was a total different person. I Loved it. We sat and talked and took pictures. I was so happy for my mama. I Love her dearly.

[@ToraisaJ]

@@imaginelovepeaceandhappine3281 That’s wonderful. I am glad her family welcomed her with open arms.

[@lora1062]

I did my Ancestry DNA and found out that I have a half sister that lives in England. She and my older brother are 4 months apart. I haven't said anything to my parents, but I have gotten in touch with my sister and we have a great relationship.

[@ToraisaJ]

@@lora1062 I am glad you met your sister and have a great relationship. Do you think you will ever tell your parents?

[@lora1062]

@ToraisaJ my parents are both in their late 80's so I don't want to hurt either of them. My dad was in the Air Force and stationed in England. My sister's birth mother gave her up for adoption. That's the reason my sister decided to do a DNA test. We've both talked about it and she didn't want me to tell them. My parents have been married 68 years .

[@ToraisaJ]

@@lora1062 Oh ok. I can understand why you don’t want to say anything. It would tug at my heart though.

[@jessykap1]

I had no business watching this while working…now I’m sitting up here crying. All I can say is Giiiirrrl….I’m so Happy for you and your journey! I’m also glad to hear of your positive outlook I’m sure this hasn’t been easy by far but as you stated you handled it with such grace. God bless you!!!!

[@ToraisaJ]

Lol I hope you had tissue. Sorry I had you crying 🥹 Thanks for being so kind and watching my video.

[@joannmarie1971]

This brought me to tears twice during this video and i do not tear up that often lately :--) I am so sorry some people left you mean comments. I do not understand why some people are mean. I am only 19 minutes in so far but did not want to forget to tell you that i admire you for not giving up trying to find your birth family. Update: 21 minutes in and i am now tearing up for a third time (when you meet your brother)!!! and your kid pics you do like like twins!!!

[@ToraisaJ]

@@joannmarie1971 One day I will watch this video again. The part with my brother gets me every time. People are mean… but I have tough skin. God told me to share my story and I did. I understand everyone will not like me or the fact that I am discussing what happen gracefully. Blessing to you! ❤️

[@joannmarie1971]

​@@ToraisaJ I can honestly say your videos moved my heart more than 99% of videos i have watched for the past several years and i spend hours a day addicted to youtube so your story is very powerful and you say it extremely gracefully and kindly❤

[@ToraisaJ]

@@joannmarie1971 You’re a sweetie pie!

[@timewithdee9025]

Hello Toraisa ! 🙋🏽.. Thank you for sharing your story with us . So happy that you found your Birth Parents and Family members !!! ❤.. I know this was important for you .. You will get to start new relationships with each family member. What great Blessings !!!.. Continue to be happy !!.. You are very Strong and Courageous !!! 🙏🏽💞

[@ToraisaJ]

Thank you so much for your encouragement ☺️It meant everything finding out who my birth parents are and now I know.

[@walic8]

Great story and your attitude is so positive after all you have gone through.😊🌷

[@ToraisaJ]

@@walic8 Thank you 😊

[@JW-1089]

I'm happy for you. Blessings to you & your entire family 🙏🏾

[@nguday2003]

Congratulations for the courage and umph to do your process!

[@Suzy_Queue]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤You meeting your brother!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ToraisaJ]

@@Suzy_Queue ❤️❤️❤️❤️ I was so happy to meet him.