Summary
Emma Ming Fuller, a 24-year-old woman adopted from China, shared her emotional journey of being abandoned as a baby and later adopted by a family in California. At age 12, she revisited the location in China where she was found, sparking various emotions. Fuller's story highlights the effects of China's historical one-child policy and her personal experiences with identity and belonging.
Key Facts
- Emma Ming Fuller was born in Hubei Province, China, on October 10, 2001.
- She was abandoned as a baby and found in a basket outside MingShan government buildings.
- Fuller was later adopted by a family from Northern California.
- China's one-child policy, in effect from 1979 to 2016, led to many similar stories as families faced restrictions on the number of children they could have.
- Fuller visited China at age 12 to see where she was found, prompting reflections on her identity.
- Her adoption story included learning Mandarin and celebrating Chinese traditions with her adoptive family.
- Fuller's TikTok video of her childhood visit to China gained attention online for its emotional impact.
