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Hey all, my name is Patrick Miller (originally Patrick Bridle if any of you are curious), and I have known I was adopted since the age of five.
At the time of figuring it out on my own, it really didn't seem to matter to me. I had no idea what exactly it was, I just knew I was adopted. I still considered my adopted parents my only parents, and loved them every bit the same. As I got older, I learned what adoption actually was, and I feel it hasn't really effected me one way or the other.
My adoption actually lasted for years as far as I have been told. Approximately two years to be exact, I am supposedly a good chunk Native American so it had to be approved by them. (As far as I was told.)
About when I turned sixteen is when my father decided it was time for me to learn everything. He asked if I was ready, then left the living room for a bit. He came back with a thick stack of papers and told me every bit of information on it was in there, and if I had any questions, to just ask.
Turns out these are my adoption papers. They include
My full birth name.
Mothers and fathers names, along with birth years, their parents names, sisters and brothers, and grand parents names.
Terms of my adoption, as in why my parents did it, some of the things that were said, etc.
Health concerns for my mother and father, that the adoption agency noted could some day present in me.
My birth records, the name of the doctor who delivered me, name of the hospital, everything.
Oh, and the names of my two biological brothers.
I was rather shocked to have so much information dumped on me at once. Took me a couple of days to straighten it all out in my head.
It seems even with all of this information, I am having some trouble finding anybody. Perhaps I am doing it wrong?
Anyway, good to be here. Hope I can find what I am looking for.
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