MY ADOPTION STORY: i was born addicted to drugs

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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[@khadijahmuhammad7122]

Hey sis 🤍 I’ve been looking for you for yearssssssssssss. I spoke to your mom and she confirmed it is you

[@Lucas-nf9xc]

wtf? Are you related to her or something???

[@chinesecovidanalswabs4752]

Lmao

[@hopemartinez7629]

The doctor who delivered you is your dad?! That’s AMAZING

[@filmsbynix]

Hope Anderson wait I'm trying to understand this, so her dad and his family adopted her?

[@LeesiePinto]

yeah he delivered then adopted me

[@maligal19a30]

Hope Anderson fucking spoiler aler

[@wewewewewewewewwewe]

MaliGal are you sick

[@maligal19a30]

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.

[@Christain214]

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

[@YoshiXO]

Christain Wright she’s wack laughing at everything she’s immature and yu are too for saying it’s ok

[@Shelbsalexis]

¥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.

[@khadijahmuhammad7122]

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

[@earthmama274]

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!!!

[@stephaniemichelle7441]

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 🙄

[@tonshmar]

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 🙄🙄

[@unsivilizedmanner8236]

💯💯💯 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.

[@sathoshyhiro]

she got every right to criticise her birth mother. Those emotions and feelings were because of birth mother actions

[@holagirl7144]

tonshmar it isn’t your story tho?

[@micanikko]

@@tonshmar yeah but its harmful and detrimental to this lady. they could just shut up, yknow?

[@cwillard]

idk why this came up in my recommended. But I'm not upset. At all.

[@kylielawson3271]

C Willard came on my recommended I'm happy I watched this

[@NiaMSnow]

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! 💛

[@LeesiePinto]

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♥️♥️♥️

[@DaniJean1]

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.

[@Bobbo825]

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

[@richards4035]

She looks like a Kendra tbh

[@LovelyCeee]

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.

[@beyonceschild]

I thought the same thing

[@shelsparkle2691]

Yeah Elizabeth is waaay off 🤣... Kendra or Aisha

[@charaardrey5846]

Yess she does

[@sophhaugh6329]

Onasis Richards Ok you think that but she doesn’t think it does and that’s all that matters.

[@aghniaummuhafsh3129]

thanks to Mr.P and Mrs. P

[@LeesiePinto]

Mey Bieber they are the best😍

[@Mirandalong783]

I was adopted too and also born in June 3, 1999❤️ love your story!

[@TheyyluvLyssaa]

Panda Gang I am sorry I happened to u too

[@smileycat5788]

Maybe you twin

[@EABandGeek123]

Your voice is so calming wow

[@LeesiePinto]

really?? i would think the opposite 😂

[@marys2382]

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. 💚💜💚

[@richieyh3211]

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.

[@miahhite4642]

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.

[@richieyh3211]

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.

[@honeybat8803]

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..❤️‍🩹🖤❤️

[@terrortangent4403]

The bar is in Hell

[@freshbaiii718]

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

[@better2gether336]

This is some movie stuff

[@dr_amalia]

Ikr

[@mspglam5915]

No this is a real story

[@better2gether336]

Emilia Mist I know it’s just this whole story could easily be a movie plot

[@mspglam5915]

Yes I hnow

[@nicolelane7607]

better2gether documentary style ? Yess!!

[@LeesiePinto]

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.

[@icansurviveuniversity.imra1405]

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.

[@BeatzByMK]

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.

[@rianinyader2188]

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😂

[@annah9212]

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

[@PrettyOmnificent333]

Leesie Pinto lovely story, though the sad music just didn't harmonise with your behaviour it shouldn've been there.

[@malloryjines5050]

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!

[@catherine7837]

I hope your birth mom regrets every decision she made because you’re honestly such a sweetheart and super bright person ✨🌟

[@oceanaesther]

You're so laid back and chill! Glad i came across your channel!

[@LibbyChristensen]

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 💛

[@LeesiePinto]

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🙏🏾

[@estopesto2647]

First video I'm watching. I really want to adopt and your National Adoption Day is my birthday....is that a sign? 😍

[@LeesiePinto]

definitely a sign!!! go adopt 😍

[@Rtytanicj]

Ur so brave to share ur story!!!! And the way everything worked out is amazing!!!

[@estopesto2647]

Leesie Pinto I have one bio kid at and looking into one more pregnancy then I want to adopt all the children 😍😍

[@Nonamegirl1]

heck yeah! signs are too real follow them

[@angiethompson1864]

omg same!!! nov 18th is mine too

[@AlexisLopez-pb8ms]

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.

[@legsdiamond6]

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.

[@malina1239]

Adoption is such a great thing. Both you and your parents are so lucky to find each other. I so wish could adopt 😔

[@alyssarhood]

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!

[@unsivilizedmanner8236]

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! ❤️❤️❤️

[@nicoleburns2070]

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!!! ❤️

[@danieleoliveira3143]

Omg, I’m in tears!!! Beautiful history Leesie!!! ❤️

[@nasoswrld]

I love this YOURE amazing sis , stay strong and I know god will remain the amazing father he is.

[@REE71901]

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.

[@audreyesko]

it’s beautiful that you can make light of the situation you were born into 💓

[@8SmithS8]

this video made me cry... such a beautiful story!!

[@oscarford4326]

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.

[@againstdeadbeatdads7457]

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.

[@kalebm6758]

What a rabbit hole. From a meme about your black panther joke, to the jubilee video to here. Great story! Be well

[@meetvee1529]

Ur so pretty and loved by so many, and ur positivity is a vibe!

[@iluvsarahii]

Such a beautiful girl !! my niece and nephews are also adopted and went through the same thing 💕

[@imo11713]

*goddamn i love how you can talk about this lightheartedly your story is amazing im shook*

[@DanielleT77]

You made me cry happy tears for you--- to see how grateful you feel for your parents, the circumstances that unfolded and for life itself! I'm so glad that you are soo happy, Leesie! Warmth and love to you and your family!

[@meganfreeman5707]

OMG YOU ARE SO STRONG. STAY STRONG LESSIE. I WILL ALWAYS BE HERE FOR YOU!😭😭😭😭💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴

[@LeesiePinto]

Megan Freeman awe Megan you literally are the best!!!! I love you so much!!!🌴♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@meganfreeman5707]

Leesie Pinto aww, no you are😊 but thank u💕💕 I love you so much too, you are my inspiration 💕💕💕🌴🌴🌴

[@nicolalouisehale]

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

[@LeesiePinto]

i can't wait to hear your story one day!!!

[@mosesbaca7084]

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! ❤️

[@esracelik9440]

Thank YOU for making this video and spreading awareness and sharing your story. I am so happy that you have been rescued and taken into amazing hands. I also hope your birth sibling was able to find a warm and cozy home - if not, I hope they are adopted soon❤️

[@caroline2111]

Thank you so much for sharing your story! I loved it and it was really nice to hear how grateful and happy you are

[@Stay_Curious.]

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...

[@LeesiePinto]

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!!

[@sahadaouattara]

+Leesie Pinto they should make a movie about you .and I will cry watching it.

[@LeesiePinto]

lol i would love that!! hopefully one day😂♥️ i

[@sahadaouattara]

+Leesie Pinto lifetime better pick it up lol.

[@northline1987]

Wish both of you the best! ❤❤

[@fatimayassin5297]

i love how this story has so many sad things but you look at the good things about it and you tell it so happy

[@carissahamilton1853]

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!

[@dallashannah4067]

Thank you for sharing your story! It’s great to see how much God loves us and has great plans for our lives. I’m sure that there are biological mother’s and adopted kids out there watching your story of adoption and being encouraged. Keep being a light! 😁

[@jakimaj7563]

Omg yesss 😭💕 Gurl i was adopted too and I feel this story so much. Thank you for sharing!

[@summerrose5752]

I adore this story! I’m so happy your life turned out great because what a short end of the stick start you got in life. Wishing all the best for you and your family 💕💕

[@OchoaKMP]

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!

[@evelynkay3753]

You're so kind and beautiful❤️ I'm so happy for you!

[@LeesiePinto]

Evelyn kioutoutska thank you sm love!! Ur name is so pretty btw💕

[@evelynkay3753]

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 ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Lee-ii9mk]

Beautiful story. who knows where you would end up? your mum leaving was probably a blessing in disguise.

[@savannagrace8401]

i love how your so positive and grateful!💕

[@bethanypedder1411]

You deserve more likes, views and subscribers. You are so strong for sharing this online. I’m so proud of you. ❤️

[@meganvictoria321]

I'm not crying, you're crying!😭 so sweet

[@colorfulcodes]

I'm so happy for you! You're life was literally saved.

[@jameschristianjrtherisingp39]

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!

[@clairel883]

I loved hearing about your story and how it impacted you in the long run. I’m subscribing rn.

[@shegardenssometimes]

Ooof, my heart. It's beating. It's warm. I'm alive. ^^ just a creepy way to let you know that your story is heartwarming.

[@london703]

You are so adorable!! Thank you for sharing this story and proving that there are still good people in this world❤

[@deedee_against_all_odds8554]

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!!!!

[@lindseygushue5036]

your beautiful!! and ur lighting is perfect!!!

[@theirishmama672]

Amazing story. So happy you got your happy start in life. Xxx

[@noufalsaud3763]

I’m so happy for you that you’re happy and safe now in my recommended and I’m happy I saw this story❤️

[@chloegraves3516]

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!!!

[@tinasanders364]

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! 💜💜💜

[@LeesiePinto]

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😍

[@preciouscollins-brown2575]

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.

[@chantrvll]

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)

[@preciouscollins-brown2575]

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

[@LeesiePinto]

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

[@preciouscollins-brown2575]

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

[@LeesiePinto]

thank you so much♥️♥️

[@birds8529]

Im crying! You’re amazing and so so beautiful! You realise a lot at this young age.

[@WifeandWifeTV]

Thank you for sharing your story. I was also born addicted to drugs, underweight , etc. and grew up with an adoptive family. You’re strong!

[@dawnhorton5058]

It's great that your adopted family had an open heart and decided to give you a home but saying the " hood" as if this is some place where everyone goes to die is not reality. A lot of people come from Urban areas and have made it in life while still living in those neighborhoods. People aren't always a product of their environment. If you weren't adopted you wouldn't know what your life would be like. Folks struggle with money or without money. Drugs right now are hitting suburban areas and house wives hard right now. God just placed you right where you needed to be. Hood or suburbs, it doesn't matter. It is the people who raise you that count.

[@LeesiePinto]

Dawn Horton i know a lot of people make it out of the hood. nothing wrong with the hood. i’m just saying if i was raised by my birth mother in the projects, my life would not be what it is today. she was a crack addict and lived in a very dangerous part of a city near me. that’s no place for a baby (in my opinion). i do agree with you when you said it’s who raised me is what counts♥️ everything happens for a reason. again these are just my opinions :)

[@dawnhorton5058]

It is still a neighborhood. Anywhere can be unsafe. Any neighborhood can be unsafe. Saying hood doesn't equal ghetto or unsafe. This was given that tag years ago because of black folks have lived and they just shorten the word to the hood for cultural context. The point of the matter is that no matter where she could have gone, she could have been unsafe. Take for instance the Hart children. They were in foster care and were going to be adopted by their aunt or grandmother. The state ship them out to be adopted by two women who not only abused them but starved and later killed them by driving their truck over a cliff. So to use "hood" in the context that her life would have been terrible is not what you want to use. As I stated before it is who raised her that counts.

[@dawnhorton5058]

How are you going to tell me to stop being PC when you are literally using the 'hood' definition to walk in ignorance of ' unsafe'? You literally sound like someone who uses words because of what you have heard but you haven't lived or worked in these areas. Please stop bringing up Chicago when you more than likely have never lived there and don't know what is going on other than you have watched on TV. I am actually from Chicago and lived in the city and in surrounding suburban areas of the city that can be just as bad or worse. There is so much that is going on there besides violence but it's ignorance of what you think you know of those situations or those areas. The entire point of here is doesn't matter where she could have grown up. It was who decided to raise her, either situation could have turned out bad or good. Crime is intraracial meaning that every race commits crime agaisnt there own at a higher rate.

[@LeesiePinto]

hey don’t be rude!!!

[@MissPriss32757]

Dawn Horton I totally agree with you. You can't say what you're life would have been like if you were in "the hood" all because you were a drug baby. Hell she could have experienced life badly as an "suburban kid" as well. I've watched so many stories about adoption and like you said she was just placed with the right parents 😊. #GodsPlan

[@terriyanareshay312]

Omg June 3rd Is My Birthday 🧡Thanks For Sharing This Story 🦋You Are Really Brave😘

[@kimmendez33]

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

[@MegaSonglover99]

Such a cute story 🤗💕 so glad that everything worked out the way it did, your parents seem like amazing people!

[@chavavlogs3740]

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 KZbinr (I only have two videos up lol). Love you!

[@LeesiePinto]

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♥️♥️

[@chavavlogs3740]

Leesie Pinto omg omg omg😭😭💘 thank you so mucchhhh!!! and yesss i know, I’m so mad at the way they ended it🤧

[@jcarmashby66]

Congratulations honey you deserve the best!🌴

[@AmyLovesMakeup]

Thank you so much for sharing your story! I’m crying. God is so good. I have three adoptive siblings who were all born addicted. Adoption is such a beautiful thing.

[@rfb8499]

Awww!! You seem like a very very nice person and a great friend to hangout with! Your positivity gives me life 💛💛 I’m glad that you’re living a good peaceful life!, definitely subscribing 😍

[@mjgutierrez]

This was such a good story ...... then the talk about the hood killed it for me. Still, God bless the Pintos for stepping up.

[@LeesiePinto]

MJ Gutierrez thank you!! ♥️ why did the talk about the hood kill it for u? just curious

[@baileyspeltbeefy1768]

Crybaby😢

[@whos_a_goodboy7401]

"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.

[@victoriahan1121]

girl you are SO beautiful omg!!!

[@LeesiePinto]

awee stoppp!!! thank you so much♥️

[@neelelafontaine5035]

This is the first video I’ve seen from you and omg you’re so pretty and sweet! I’m glad that your life turned out amazing and that you have such a great family ❤️

[@Love4Jesus]

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💪💪💪👏👏👏👏💖💖💖

[@PopLife-hb3ks]

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.

[@LeesiePinto]

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😍

[@laylenhope9327]

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.

[@jirachigaming83]

girl you’re so pretty. bless mr and mrs. P for their kind heart! btw your name journey sounds so cute.

[@ginnyweasly8464]

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!! ❤️

[@victoriahan1121]

god bless such a beautiful story!! god is so good!! amen!!

[@mariabelencastillolund7086]

I just found your channel and I’m OBSSESED with it 💕

[@LeesiePinto]

Maria Belen Castillo Lund awe that means sm!!! thank you♥️♥️♥️

[@Sammyclouds]

love thissssss sooo cuteeee ,ur personality so bubbly, family is who u make it.

[@safiyyahebrahim8754]

This story is truly something mind blowing ❤️ I’m glad you are where you are today 😭💕 you so amazing ❤️

[@tiffanyflorez1953]

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.

[@tiffanyflorez1953]

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

[@meganmanning5001]

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

[@LeesiePinto]

thank you!!! i hope you guys meet your future child soon!! ♥️♥️♥️

[@mqdisonn1909]

This is touching ! I’m so happy that your where you are and that your happy

[@faithnichole93]

I’m a new subscriber and all I can say is that you’re a strong human being just like anyone else in your position. You are beautiful and I hope you have a BRIGHT and BEAUTIFUL future ahead! I can’t imagine how hard it might have been but I just wish you nothing but the best! 💕😭💕😭 you’re very strong to speak on a topic like this, I’m happy you did! I got emotional too! Wow.

[@nataliewalters2759]

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 .

[@tomithyyt1325]

i love how when you’re talking ab all the crap you went through as an addicted baby you are making jokes😂❤️

[@andrealobos1871]

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.

[@XPXhumble]

That is so sad but now thanks to your adoptive parents and the man above your alive,healthy,beautiful and perfect