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The Reunion of Mother and Child: How It Began

I shared my search story, and I know I left a lot out. It was a long process, and one I wish to never repeat. The emotions associated with a search are incredible, and not necessarily in a good way. However, there did come a time, when the search was over, that I began to wonder about a possible face-to-face reunion. It was strange, but surreal. I was happy just having contact via letters and emails and the occasional phone call. But after time, I needed more. The phone calls began coming more and more frequently to where my birth … Continue reading →

Black Market Adoption

Black market adoptions are an illegal practice. It usually involves the buying and selling of children and involves large sums of money. It is a sad but true fact that babies and children are bought and sold nationwide. They are illegally placed with an adoptive family. How do you know if your adoption was a Black Market Adoption? If you are having trouble locating any information at all on your adoption, even after very careful research, it is possible some illegalities were involved. In my own search, I found that some information was completely falsified, for instance my birth mother’s … Continue reading →

Grandfather’s Eyes

As I looked up into the doorway, my heart stopped. I looked back towards the car for a moment to catch my breath and catch the eye of my husband, whom I knew had to see what I saw. Standing before me was a man, who there was no doubt was related to me. None. The eyes, the face, oh my gosh! Those eyes. My grandfather’s EYES! They were so blue… and so gorgeous and I wanted to cry, but instead, I just stood there – having no idea what to say, trying to hear Terrie talk, but being so … Continue reading →