I was an adopted child.  For years I wondered about where I had come from, who I actually was, what my lineage was.  Then as I grew older I started to have medical problems and wondered what kind of medical history I had.  In OK. it is difficult to get your information.  Finally in 2000 I searched and found my birth family’s names.  I searched and found my sister and 3 brothers.  My parents were deceased and 2 brothers also deceased.  I had 5 Aunts & an Uncle living close by(within about 50 miles).  Also found out I had lots of cousins.

The search took me about 4 weeks for the initial information and about 6 months to locate everyone I wanted to talk to.  It was an intense time, many highs & lows.  But through this time I have met other adoptees and other adoptive parents and have made some very good friends.

I encourage you to search and I’d be happy to help any one with their search. There are lots of places to find things that sometimes you just don’t think about.

And I do not have much family left in my adopted family but we are as close as ever, maybe more so.  My new family is thrilled that I found them.  We are close, talk all the time, are together at family events and I was welcomed with open arms.  I know this does not happen all the time and I have been fortunate.  But be aware that you can be rejected for unknown reasons even if you find family. Searching is a very intense time so be prepared for what you might find.  Email me if you need help.  Always keep some information to yourself so you will know for sure when you get reliable information and beware of scammers.