Fans of popular YouTube streamer Rachell "Valkyrae" shared an outpouring of love and support after she announced her plans to adopt a child with her mom. She shared her excitement about having a new sibling and asked her community about their adoption and stepfamilies' experiences.The response from her fans was overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing their admiration for her decision to expand her family through adoption. Miyoung "Kkatamina," a fellow streamer, added:"I’m proud of you because I know where your heart is and if you or the little one ever need anything I’ll always be here for ya every step of the way."Miyoung@Kkatamina@Valkyrae People don’t know how much thought and research you put into things behind the scenes, this is an insanely huge decision and I’m proud of you because I know where your heart is and if you or the little one ever need anything I’ll always be here for ya every step of the way 299542@Valkyrae People don’t know how much thought and research you put into things behind the scenes, this is an insanely huge decision and I’m proud of you because I know where your heart is and if you or the little one ever need anything I’ll always be here for ya every step of the way ❤️ https://t.co/hMZ7B4UzH5Valkyrae and his mother to adopt a child, streaming community expresses its supportValkyrae has spoken candidly about her rough childhood, which included a devastating tragedy when her brother committed suicide. In interviews and on social media, she shared that the event profoundly impacted her and her family.RAE@ValkyraeMy brother committed suicide. Told my dad he was going hunting but he shot himself.My dad has always felt guilty for it. He would vent to me while he was drunk throughout the years until he passed.I can’t imagine seeing a family members corpse on film for money/entertainment.100646My brother committed suicide. Told my dad he was going hunting but he shot himself.My dad has always felt guilty for it. He would vent to me while he was drunk throughout the years until he passed.I can’t imagine seeing a family members corpse on film for money/entertainment.Despite these difficulties, she has found strength and resilience and used her platform to raise awareness about mental health.In her latest tweet, Valkyrae has taken yet another positive yet brave step by announcing that her mother plans to raise an adopted child while the streamer provides for them. This announcement is a testament to her resilience and willingness to positively impact the lives of those around her. She wrote:"My mom and I are considering adopting a baby! She will be the one raising them and I would be financially caring for them; the idea of having another little sibling feels unreal."RAE@ValkyraeMy mom and I are considering adopting a baby! She will be the one raising them and I would be financially caring for them; the idea of having another little sibling feels unreal. does anybody reading this have experience with adoption/been adopted? what was the experience like?854311053My mom and I are considering adopting a baby! She will be the one raising them and I would be financially caring for them; the idea of having another little sibling feels unreal. does anybody reading this have experience with adoption/been adopted? what was the experience like?Valkyrae's announcement about her mother's plans to raise an adopted child has received overwhelming support from the streaming community, including both fans and fellow colleagues. Many have taken to social media to congratulate and support her and share their adoption experiences, highlighting the impact it has had on their lives.Here are some of the relevant reactions:pokimane@pokimanelol@Valkyrae that’s literally the cutest shi i’ve ever heard 🥹 I VOLUNTEER AS BABYSITTER 🤚🏼649242@Valkyrae that’s literally the cutest shi i’ve ever heard 🥹 I VOLUNTEER AS BABYSITTER 🤚🏼Emma ♡@EmmaMeiLi@Valkyrae Would love to chat about the experience sometime! Was adopted when I was a week old hehe. Was a transracial adoption also (my parents are white) 12451@Valkyrae Would love to chat about the experience sometime! Was adopted when I was a week old hehe. Was a transracial adoption also (my parents are white) 🙈scarra@scarra@Valkyrae The first person with a kid was actually rae I didn't have this on my bingo card1078239@Valkyrae The first person with a kid was actually rae I didn't have this on my bingo cardDéy ✨@dope_deshene@Valkyrae i’m adopted and i personally had a BAD experience BUT i feel like if good loving people adopt it can really change a kids life. if you adopt a baby it’s a little easier but honesty is crucial so let them ask questions about it when the time is right and support them in all ways!!24422@Valkyrae i’m adopted and i personally had a BAD experience BUT i feel like if good loving people adopt it can really change a kids life. if you adopt a baby it’s a little easier but honesty is crucial so let them ask questions about it when the time is right and support them in all ways!!xelena@xelenaPR@Valkyrae This is a very big decision.. lol1254@Valkyrae This is a very big decision.. lolNotably, Ali "Myth" Kabbani, a fellow streamer and content creator who was himself adopted, took to the replies to suggest that the streamer and her family be transparent with the child about their adoption:Myth@Myth_@Valkyrae As someone that was adopted, I highly recommend the route where you let the kid know they are adopted from the earliest age possible. I’ve also seen too many horror stories where it’s hidden for too long then shit just crumbles after that.548318@Valkyrae As someone that was adopted, I highly recommend the route where you let the kid know they are adopted from the earliest age possible. I’ve also seen too many horror stories where it’s hidden for too long then shit just crumbles after that.Popular Minecraft streamer Clay "Dream" also took to the replies with a light-hearted response, volunteering to be adopted by the streamer and her family:dream@dreamwastaken@Valkyrae she can adopt me and care for me and you can financially provide for me I can cry and complain and throw tantrums and stuff pretty good and also the good things probably I haven’t been adopted before tho (at least afaik)341311084@Valkyrae she can adopt me and care for me and you can financially provide for me I can cry and complain and throw tantrums and stuff pretty good and also the good things probably I haven’t been adopted before tho (at least afaik)Despite having a rough childhood, Valkyrae reached the top of the online world. to read about her journey, click here.