This is my purpose, and I knew it at a very young age …

The actress decided to complete the adoption as a single mother and hasn’t looked back since.

“Sometimes you have to open up your mind and wait.

Sandra Bullock smiling

I know what that feels like.

This is it.'”

“To say that I wish our skins matched, sometimes I do.

Sandra Bullock in red dress

The actress has also been candid about the fears she has for her son as a person of color.

“I want my son to be safe.

I want my son to be judged for the man he is.