Where was I born??

Searchingspirit, I was hoping someone with answers would answer your post but the message board is quieter on the weekends. I am sure you have a couple of theories but will throw out mine. Maternity home was in Virginia and you were born in DC, (possibly DC was the closest hospital to home) -possibly adoption done through Virginia. Adoptive family lived in Virginia while adoption was taking place. Birthmother lived in Virginia but was in DC when you were born (visiting). Birthmother or birthfather was in the military. Hopefully someone with real answers will post soon or your non-id info can answer the question. Kind regards,Dickons

Thanks. At least it is something to think about and maybe I can check out some of these? What is your story? it is helpful to hear about other searches. Have you reunited? still searching?

I searched after severe medical issues and mom had petitioned the court to open my records. My details were correct but the story attached was wrong. Reunion was good in some ways and a wash in others. Have you registered your search here in the registry? With ISRR? Kind regards,Dickons

working on ISSR now. Sounds like reuinion was not what you wanted it to be. I have been asking myself why I am dong this. I am not sure if I want full reunion or just closure to this part of my life. Are these feelings normal?

Yes, your feelings are completely normal...you will feel many many different emotions on this journey but for what it is worth, that pull to know where I came from never went away...it lurked in the shadows and made its presence known from time to time. You are right, my reunion was not what I expected it to be because I assumed they would have the same soul I do but now realize that was the gift my mom and dad gave to me. I was not looking for another family, simply wanted to know who they were, see if we had anything in common and to feel peace. I also needed to know my medical history and did not think that was to much to ask for - apparently it was for some. I do have some good relationships from the reunion that I would not have missed for the world and feel connected to them and that has helped make up for the rest. Kind regards,Dickons

Yes. I understand. I too have wondered if my personality and soul is biological but will probably find that it was in fact the people and enviroment I was raised in. I like who I turned out to be and pray that if I do go to reunion that they are not people that are weill I d not know how to say it but I guess I hope they have class. I was not raised with a silver spoon but was raised learning to respect others and take responsiblity for my own part in my life. That no one can ever take from me. It will be interesting for sure......but life is a journey. I hope your medical problems are not debilitating. My husband passed away three years ago from diabetes complecations w/ a transplant etc. I have been lucky so far and have for the most part good health and I hope it is genetic, especially for my children's sakes. Do you have children and marriage? I started the ISSR registry today......not sure anything will come of it. I always thought I had good information only to find I have nothing.......very frustrating.

I know there is a Doctors Hospital in Lanham, Maryland