So much time lost 10/10/69

There are many reasons why birthparents don't look for their birthchildren. Many were told (especially in the era of your birthparents) to forget and never look back. As a 1971 birthmother, I did not feel like I had the right to search. Afterall, I had relinquished and I had no right to disrupt her life. I had made that decision years ago. However, I always held out the hope that one day she would show up on my front door step. I would welcome her with open arms. But one day when she was approaching 32, I decided to search. I wanted to put my name out here so in case she was searching, it would be easy for her. The agency that handled the adoption was able to locate her birth parents who informed her of my wishes for contact. She does not want contact at this time but did send me a copy of her wedding portrait. I hope that one day she will change her mind. I have placed a waiver of confidentiality in her records so it should be very easy for her if she changes her mind. Please never give up! Where are you in your search? Have you registered with the ISRR? If not, you can download forms at [url]www.isrr.net[/url] . Best Wishes, Barbara

Thank you I have not registered since I moved recently, I will update my info, Thanks again, it just is frustrating sometimes, but you gave me hope, maybe they will one day look for me, and put their info on a registry. It is hard, you hope they look, but you just don't know their circumstances. I will try not to give up. And keep hoping. Thanks again.