The Dougherty DOZEN- The First Adoption Story
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ต.ค. 2017
- The Dougherty DOZEN is a loving family of 14, 12 kids and 2 parents in a loving household. This adoption story of love began with the adoption of their first son Alex. Their gradual plan turned into the Dougherty Dozen.
From fostering to adopting, these amazing parents did more than just foster and raise black children, they gave these boys and other children a forever home of unbiased love.
This video shows my first interview with the family when there were 7 in the home. If we reach 10k views I'll post an updated part 2 of this loving household of 12.
Thank you so much everyone for enjoying my video of this wonderfully growing family! We've reached over 200k views ❤️❤️❤️🤯🤯🤯. I just uploaded my latest amazing adoption story. It's of two young girls abandoned by their birth mother. Check it out and leave a comment 👉🏽👉🏽👉🏽 th-cam.com/video/Jw78hDstuNY/w-d-xo.html
Nice channel! Just found it after watching some Dougherty DOZEN videos, and it's great.
@@howtorandomoff what great about having a camera in your face all the time NOTHING but making money for alicia and josh
@@alicemoore6305 The kids don't mind being on camera. And since, I was talking about his guy AND their channel.
I cried I didn’t know Alex went through this I’m so glad he is in a loving family now
I know. It broke my heart. I also love that we don’t know though too because this means they respect their privacy and they don’t exploit them. I just love this family.
I thought wow look at you now Alex, such a handsome young Man :) It's so sad what he had to endure but it had It's Happy End 💕
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Tears rolling down my face for Alex,,ol my gosh hearing hi story broke my heart,,but look at him now he has became a strong an handsome young man an has learn what a loving family truly is. I so proud of Alex,,,like your Mom an Dad always say,,You are strong,,loved,,worth it,,an,,You belong what a Beautiful saying an Very Proud,,ABSOLUTELY A BEAUTIFUL FAMILY,,LOVE THEM. 😍
Aww look at little Alex! I didnt know he had gone thru that before he was adopted. Im so glad he knows what a family is now 💙💜💚✌️
And he looks much happier and better💞💞💞
For ever homes are awsome kids have to stay in foster homes or get adopted but I'm glad ppl do adopt the kids and help them through the hard times in their lives
I'm glad for these kids thank god for parents like this I wish I could adopt thank god for this I'm so glad u all a family I didnt adopt my daughter out the state took her placed her in foster home after foster home took my parental right but they done it for nothing now I dont have my daughter because of this so yeah my heart goes to any child that finds love I never got a chance my child is 35 yes old now I pray for her every day want to see her so bad so does her brother 36god will allow it rather they do or not not a bad mom got son but no daughter
I am the oldest of 11 children. I am now 70. None of us were adopted. My parents were 20 when I was born and they had 9 by time I was 12 and they were 32. 2 more kids several years later. Being part if a large family can be wonderful but there are warnings I would give anyone considering have a large family whether its bio or adopted. Children need individual love. They each need to feel special and valued. Children need guidance to plan their adult life and to be prepared for that is probably the most important skill set children need. Children need chores but are not maids or servants. They didn’t decide to have a large family. Large families have lots of laundry, big meals, lots of groceries and lots of bed making and house cleaning. Very Large families need 2 washers and dryers , 2 refrigerators, a freezer a dishwasher or two and a big pantry. Children need to be kids, watching their siblings is not allowing them to be a kid. Pay a babysitter. Even if its your child. Help each child with homework and school projects. Encourage sports, musical instruments and hobbies. Encourage college. Do more cleaning than the children do. I admire any parents of large families but remember this was your idea not the chikdrens.
Well said!! 💜💙👍
Awe now they have 12 kids. Randomly came across them on TH-cam & now im obsessed 🤣😍
I just discovered them on TH-cam and now they have ten kids and I’m in love with this family. They rock. So down to earth. I’m addicted to their videos.
They are amazing.
Mee too I'm from Philippines i just discovered them in youtube I love them on how they take care for thier children ❤️
@@SeattleSeaDragon You've got a severe problem if you think she favors one child over another, some need her more and some are just more independent. The thing you need to learn is nobody's perfect and this woman now has 12 kids and is doing a damn good job!!
But then again if you can't figure it out by ignoring the channel it will go away.
@@zander7671 I'm glad you got to express your own opinion just like I did.. well done
Same! I probably only started watching them over the past few weeks, but I'm already in LOVE! Hearing their oldest son's story here just breaks my heart (😭), but I also *rejoice* with the love, connection and security he has found. He SO deserves it! ALL children deserve it! Absolutely LOVELY family...🥰
I love it when parents adopt kids and there are cute similarities. Like the fact that they both have bright red hair. 😍
Right? They look like biological parents to the oldest for sure.
Edit: okay they literally look like all of their children that were shown here. This is so wonderful.
i have tears *truly* watching Alex and James share their story. how brave of them and how proud you must be of them. Way to go boys!!
I am less than 2 minutes in and I am sobbing! You two are absolutely amazing! The oldest talking just broke my heart!
You should follow them now. He’s grown, and it’s a lovely story. Great people. He seems so well adjusted and happy.
Same. Totally going to follow them the minute I'm done watching this video
They are on TH-cam Dougherty Dozen. They have since adopted 2 more kids.
Me too, I’m sobbing with you now❤️
He never thought he would have 7 children. . . and now he's already got 10! Great people, both of them 💓
Actually, now they've got 12
Watching this after seeing Alex thriving and happy now is so sad and such an encouraging story. And James just pulled on my heartstrings too. So happy all the children found their way to your wonderful family!
Alex is now 17. Beautiful family with so much love to give.
Yes indeed. He’s now towering everyone. Alex looks like a whole young man now 🏆
He’s 16
@@totally_oliviaOh my bad! Either way he's doing amazing
This made me cry. I am so happy these kids found a loving home . You and your husband are so wonderful.
Sheesh, I’m tearing up over how Alex has thrived. Now such a responsible young man who helps take care of his family and drives!
What a sweet young man he is becoming, glad he has a loving family.
I just found their channel a few weeks ago and I absolutely adore them! Especially how they didn’t want to separate Jason and Jordan ❤️ And how she invited Alex’s birth mom to their house to celebrate his birthday 🥰
I cried watching that on their story of their life now I love their family even more they can’t leave I would be lost without this sweet family she shows that kids don’t have to be your Biological kids
Yes, isn't that amazing that they are still allowed to have relationships with their biological families.
all for content to make money
Didn't expect to cry immediately but hearing what little Alex went through did it
God bless the Dougherty family. Thank you for posting.
Our pleasure!
Precious. Dougherty’s are the perfect fit for each of these amazing children. God bless them.
The Dougherty’s are amazing people.
How crazy that he didn’t see seven kids and they have ten now!
Right. How crazy is that. So much love in that household. :)
They have 12 now!!!
@@dimitradrabala7163 they have 10 kids they call themselves dozen because Alicia includes herself and Josh. So they are a family of 12, you're right about that.
@@Stepharoni_and_Clean really? My mistake then! Thank u!!!
@@dimitradrabala7163 she does have 12. She added 2 more
I definitely love this family. The world needs more people like this couple. God bless them.
This type of love makes the world a better place for sure.
Alicia deserves the literal world.
Ohh Alex I’m so glad your happy. You deserve all the love & happiness in the world. Glad both of your moms are in your life today.
Oh my goodness Alex. I’m so happy to know this sweet boy is a part of such a great family. You are all loved🧡
To see how happy alex,james,jordan and jason are now💙all of there kids im so happy they found them. Funny how she said we said were good with one now they have 12. Life is crazy like that but they are doing so well.
Alex.......my HEART. Oh my goodness, thank you for sharing this.
This is the earliest video I've seen. I've been seeing the ones of Alex at 15 and 16. How amazing that he has come so far
😥That hurt me to my heart to hear him say he got hit on wasn't loved. I could never hit on a child I have two sons and I love them so much. They are my life we are to love are children so im so happy that they made those angels apart of there life. Its a blessing my prayers and blessing go out to this beautiful family 😌🙏❤🌈💓🙌❤🙌☺
It was painful to even film him telling his story. I came from a very abusive home and I re-lived that pain as he spoke. I'm so glad he is loved now.
@@ToddBangz yes I am as well. My heart go's out to him I'm so sorry that you had to go through that pain as well. My love and compassion and blessing go out to you as well stay strong and be blessed 😊🙏❤🦋🤗
@@charlenegandy9315 thank you for your kind words.
@@ToddBangz You are so very welcome. I don't know what its like to have been abuses but I can't help but reach out to someone that was. Its in my heart its who I am you be blessed 😔🙏❤
@@charlenegandy9315 I promise you this isn’t a music promotion but, in my rap days I made a song call “Stars N Stripes” it is my story of how I learned forgiveness through the abuse. Please listen to it and let me know what you think. It’s under artist Todd Bangz on all streaming platforms 🙏🏽. I’m sure you’ll find it very interesting.
Such a beautiful story. And look where your family is now. Love your story😊❤
This is just beautiful ❤️ even though my heart breaks for the treatment before the kids were adopted by you two. These kids are so lucky to have you and vice versa!
This family is so nice and the kids are being well taken care of. I can't believe some people made hateful contents about the Dougherty just because Alicia is making shopping videos... This couple has changed their kids' lives and is giving them the life they deserve.
shopping videos ok but not telling the whole of the internet their problems and their trameras to make money out of it
May God bless Alicia and Josh and all their beautiful children. My heart just broke listening to Alex’s story.
This family is the most amazing family I have EVER MET 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Geez knowing of them only 6 years after this , they have changed so much since being with Alicia and Josh what a turnaround , the kids are awesome and a true credit to them. Good job 👏🏻 👍🏻
The nice, outgoing and kind person Alex is today had all to do with how great parents yous must be.. :)
I Couldn't agree more
I follow the dougherty dozen and to see this video makes me soo 😊. I love this family so much. They are amazing
I recently started watching the Dougherty family videos and being a parent myself with lots of kids it opens my eyes to how loving people really can be and this family shows so much love 💕
I just watched this video, and sat here crying that you both have loved so many kids
You guys are amazing human beings this kids needed you God bless you
That was very kind of you to say this to them. Bless you 🙏🏽
I absolutely love watching this family. This couple are a true blessing. Poor Alex that broke my heart when he was talking about his past family. Awful. It would be very difficult to adopt this many children. You have to be the right person for it. (I’d do it in a heartbeat if I could). There needs to be more families like this out there. ❤️🥰
In times of trouble, tragedies and hardships it's wonderful to see such beautiful people who are wholesome and loving and their children are going to be caring and loving as they have been witnessing kindness
Gosh, this is heartwarming! I’m literally tearing up. What amazing people💕
Anyone wondering about the story The Dougherty Dozens that’s their channel name watch their story of life it’s very beautiful and they were fighters throughout the processes of all their kids I was crying through all of it she has 4 Bioligcal children but the first child ever in their family was their miracle Son that was adopted and I think struggled with getting into their family as their first then her very First child was Zoey and then the line goes on Dashel Bodi I’m sorry if I spelt your name wrong bud and Harlee She has the nickname quin and also has a strong relationship with her older adopted brother they are all adorable and the rest of list going on were the rest of their Miracle children and you can find their story on the channel but they are in the Process of Adopting Two more sets of twins you can see everything on their channel ever since I stated watching I fell in love you won’t regret their mom is the best she loves all of them I hope she does but she really does her style In her family is cute Hilarious cool and more they always have a fun time
Oh yea I frogot some things I think it if I’m correct They adopted James after they had their First Bio Zoey
And reason we’ll watch their story but I will tell it short hope I’m right well in the beginning they had a bit of difficulty of having children but they also really wanted children they love their kids so much they are all really happy with her but they can have their days but they also have their own Personality’s in them
That’s a little more of their story if your intrested I’m new to their channel too but they are great parts they have a story of their life on Dougherty Dozens
I think adoption is amazing. My dad was adopted as an infant and because of that decision my grandparents made years ago, I was able to be born and now have my own children. Everything happens for a reason and this family brings me to tears❤
God has his unique way of shielding us individually. Blessings to you and your family.
This is such a wonder family. Dougherty Dozen is what they go by now.
Alex's story broke my heart. So happy you found him. 💓
I've only recently found this families TH-cam channel and I've already watched so many of their videos. Their home is busy, caring, loving and full of happiness. I love watching her morning routine of amazing healthy breakfasts, lunches and starting dinner all before the kids wake up. Xx
They are amazing for sure.
@@ToddBangz I know that you interview amazing people and I'm just new to your channel but I want you to know that you are amazing as well. You have a kind heart and therefore a lot of empathy for others. I really like it when I can find channels that make me feel like we are sitting on the couch talking to a good friend.
@@amyrivers4093 thank you for your kind words. It’s very encouraging
What BEAUTIFUL people to take all these precious children and give them the love and home they deserve. May God bless and protect them always 🙏 ❤️
im currently having breakfast while watching this and i cant believe im sobbing while eating my cereal wow they are such amazing human beings
Alicia and Josh are amazing people. The love that they have for these children is so very beautiful. If you are not following this family on social media you need to check out their Instagram page you will fall in love with them❤
Aww Alex 🥲🥲. I’m so happy you’re loved and cared by your parents. 💙💙💙💙🥰🥰
They are truly chosen by God to take care of these beautiful amazing sweet children God bless you all for taking on this wonderful choice of taking care of some beautiful amazing children
I cried through this whole video. U two are the most amazing parents
What a wonderful wonderful wonderful couple. What a marriage. What a woman.
You guys are truly blessed God's has a special place for you both.
How wonderful! These kids needed you and you two came through like champs! My admiration for you knows no bounds!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
You are an absolute blessing for the foster care system !! God knows what everyone needs !!
Beautiful family!!! God bless all of you ❤
Love this.so glad these wonderful children have 2 parents who adore them and gave them a nice home. What a beautiful family
May God Bless you richly! Your love for each other and for the children shows through and you are making our world a better place.
Beautiful family. It's so tough to hear this. Heartbreaking. This family is utterly amazing. God bless them. Love them. To have these kids feel so helpless or hopeless that no one will want them or be a forever home is gut wrenching. To hear the stories of through no fault of theirs having physical or emotional setbacks. Anyone who adopts must make sure like this family that they are committed and ready as these kids need security and a sense of belonging. They are so loved. Hugs and blessings To them.❤️
Thank you so much for people and parents like you willing to give children a chance! This video touched my heart and made me cry. Love watching your videos!
I’ve been bingeing their videos lately, I absolutely adore this family! I love watching their morning routine as I go about my own, it’s oddly comforting. I stumbled across the Rachael Ray video and noticed your comment, now I’m here! My respect and admiration for these people just continues to grow every day, they’re such awesome humans! Kudos to you for continuing to share this incredible story 🙌🏻
This family has become very I lot to me. God bless you for telling their positive loving story. Xx
Woooow! I am crying while watching this! God bless this couple for their BIG HEART to love the kids! 😍😍😍😭😭😭
This is was so emotional to watch, i’ve only recently started watching your videos and you two are amazing and have the most beautiful family xx
Oh My!… this video made me cry! Those kids are so lucky being part of your family 🙏🏻❤️
So glad you enjoyed seeing this
Children just want to be Loved 😍
I cried. God bless you guys
Omg look how little they were !! Ugh Alex ❤️❤️ sweet boy ! I love this family.
I’m so happy for your children, they have fabulous parents❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏼
I’m soooooooo in love with this family - they are the most incredible parents and are so amazing to their children ❤❤❤❤❤
You guys just make me happy 😊 I have worked with young people with special needs for a long time- so many young people with attachment disorders- caused by adults! I’m giggling at Josh’s ‘I can’t believe we have 7 kids’ he he - times it by two now 🤗😊
Aww. Thanks for loving these kids.
This was a beautiful video. So powerful. I’ve recently found the Dougherty family on TH-cam and they warm my heart. I saw your comment about this video and am so happy I clicked on the link. You’re amazing and thank you so much for sharing this!
I love how much there family’s grown in 2022
Forever =Love God bless you all 💪🏽🙏💞🐝
Absolutely Precious!
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💜 love it!
How many parents would take a set of newborn twins when they already had children AND a young baby. Not many 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Facts! Love the energy ❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽
Literally almost shed a tear. I absolutely love this beautiful family❤️❤️!
Us too! Thanks for watching.
Amazing family. Love these early videos!! Please keep them coming
Well done to both of you ,you are amazing
3:39 Laughs, as a loving viewer, in 12 children. 🤣🤣🤣💛
Wonderful story. Love this. God bless you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I never would have known Alex was ever behind he is so mature for his age!
MOVED TO TEARS....GOD BLESS THEM
I love this family, love watching their videos ❤️❤️
You both are AMAZING!!!
This video touched my heart beyond words.
I really love ❤️ you guys,you make see and believe parents it’s not always blood it’s someone who loves you and you love them back.
Beautiful humans! Wow, wow, wow. 💚🧡❤️💙🤎💕
I'm so happy for you two!!! This is amazing! When someone mentions "awesome parents", I ALWAYS think of you two! I'll give you a hint as to who I am.... Tell Luke and Luna I love THEM TOO!! LOL! Thank you for doing what you do!!
Bless you all!..these boys feel loved & wanted...one can see it in their eyes and smiles..moi
Beautiful family full of love
Oh Alex you sweet boy, I am so sorry you were hurt by your first family 🫶🏻 So happy you got Alicia & Josh as parents 💙
Again another one of your videos I am sitting here crying my eyes out I swear it must be cause I am older cause some of the videos I just can't control it the tears start coming down!!💜💜
Thank you for appreciating my work. You have a kind ❤️ that's why tears of compassion flow from you. Never stop being kind. You help make the world better :).
With everything wrong in our world. You all just make my soul feel great ❤️💥Thank you 💥
I love watching their channel! They now have 12 children and they seem like there is a lot of love in their household
Aaawww look how little evry1 was.... heeheehee wow y'all have such Big hearts keep the love going 💗
The oldest kids broke my heart 😢❤️️❤️️
You guys are angels on earth
Thank for giving thirst children a loving home 😍
I hope God blessed forever and ever.
He is so loved