I gave up my child for adoption in 2000 — hoping to reconnect

In 2000, I made the hardest decision of my life. I placed my child for adoption in Hefei. There is not a single day that goes by when I don't think about them. I was 18 years old, alone, and had no means to provide the life my child deserved. The decision wasn't made lightly — it was made through tears and prayers. Through a church-run orphanage, my child was placed with a family in United States. I was given almost no information about them. My child would be approximately 26 years old now. Every birthday is bittersweet. I celebrate silently, hoping they're thriving. If you were adopted from Hefei around 2000, if the details match, please reach out. I don't want to disrupt your life. I just want to know you're okay. I still keep their photo in my wallet, worn and faded but precious.