Hi! I’m Ayden Lincoln. I was born in China on October 28, 2002, and shortly after birth, I was abandoned with my umbilical cord still attached and found in a box at a train station. I spent my first year of life in an orphanage before being adopted by a loving family in Pennsylvania. Adoption gave me a home and a chance at a new life, but it also brought challenges and layers of trauma that I’ve had to work through over time. Those experiences shaped my perspective and inspired me to become an advocate for others who share similar journeys. In 2023, I graduated from my local community college with a degree in General Studies and a concentration in Business and Journalism. I plan to continue my education and earn my bachelor’s degree in the next few years. Today, I’m an adoption advocate and author passionate about sharing my story, inspiring hope, and reminding others that they’re never alone. When I’m not writing or speaking, I love caring for my saltwater fish, getting my nails done, and unwinding with a good Netflix show.