Audrey Copeland

My name’s Audrey, and I’m 9 years old. I was adopted on March 24, 2008. I have a great family and many good friends in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. I was adopted too, like some kids from China. My family adopted me when I was about 2 years old from Guangdong Province.

Back then, in China, a mother was only allowed to have one baby. So, mothers with another baby left them in the care of an orphanage. That’s what happened to me. But then a family wanted to have a baby. And so they adopted me! I’ve grown up since then and I don’t remember much. But I do remember how much love and care they gave to me when my Mom and Dad adopted me.

Thinking about my story makes me happy. If I was still in China, I wouldn’t of made such good friends in Oklahoma. I sometimes wish that I had brothers or sisters. But who knows, maybe I do! Someday, I might get to meet them.

Telling my adoption story has led me to know for sure--everyone’s story is unique, and it’s fun to learn about others' perspectives. Everyone’s story is different, but this is mine.