Mar 7 2024
Encountering My Origin: The Journey Through Adoption Revelation and Identity
When the hidden chapters of a life story suddenly surface, it shakes the very foundation of identity. My daughter and I embark on an emotional excavation that begins with me stumbling upon my adoption papers, leading to an unexpected year of adoption and a name spelled wrong. But that was just the beginning. The documents unveiled a stark term: 'judgment of abandonment', a phrase that would startle anyone into a quest for truth.That quest opens up long-awaited conversations and unearths family secrets, as my mother steps into the dialogue, sharing the gritty details of my early beginnings. Left in a box outside a hospital, I was an infant wrapped in layers of mystery. This revelation, heavy with emotional gravitas, sets us on a path to understand the protective silence of parents and the child's innate need to seek out their origin story – a testament to the complex tapestry of adoption and the relationships it weaves.The narrative takes yet another twist when a casual conversation leads to a serendipitous connection with Richard, a retired cop who found me all those years ago. This revelation bridges the gap between past and present, shaping the contours of identity and belonging. The search for my birth family, while fraught with false starts and a con artist lurking in the shadows, ultimately reveals the unpredictable intersections our lives can take. Join us as we navigate through the profound reflections on identity, chance, and the enduring quest for connection that defines our human experience.Support the showIf you're interested in sharing your stories, click here https://www.listeningthroughwalls.com/contact/ to go to our webpage and email me and we may read listener's emails in the future. Thank you