Knowing one’s history and genealogy is becoming more popular than ever. Many people, whether they are adopted or not, are fascinated with their f
If adopted, would you want to know about your biological family? What questions would you have? Would those answers change your life? How would i
I wrote this poem in the midst of the search for my birth mom. I have always been one who relishes in releasing my emotions on paper, poems especia
Christine Moore, 73, recently reunited with her birth family after 40 years of searching, which included two failed attempts. Moore was adopted at
Adoptee and artist Froyle Davies spent 47 years of her life in Australia. She discovered her Maori lineage when she traced her birth father to New
NBC’s “The Voice” is in its 14th season. This year, one of the participants standing out is 24-year-old Sharane Calister from Des Moines, Iow
Children who are adopted start their adoption searches at differing ages. I didn’t search for my parents until I was 34. There are many rea
So many beautiful and memorable adoption reunion stories have touched my life through the years, as the founder of Trustify, the first technology p
Most everyone has a curiosity about their heritage. Some adopted children want to know any genetic medical issues, interests, and personality trait
It is not a unique idea to believe that all humans, especially children, need connection with others. We were born and made to communicate. We have
I searched, I found, and I keep finding. One door opens to a pathway that leads to more people, more connections, more newfound genetic ties. The t
How would you feel if you knew basically nothing about your heritage, culture, or biological family? Such was the case for one woman: Marie Kristia
An episode of “Long Lost Family” shared the story of Chris Thrasher last week. A series of events led him to look for his birth family. When th
An emotional reunion 24 years in the making took place in Chengdu, China. Wang Mingquing and his wife, Liu Dengying, embraced their daughter for th
It is amazing how one powerful quote can change our entire perspective on life. Peggy O’Mara once said, “The way we talk to our children become
1. Avoid resentment. Don’t stand in the way of what your children want once they become adults. You have spent their whole lives loving and