Adoptees
The number of adopted persons in the United States is estimated to be between six and ten million. The one thing all adopted persons share in common is that somewhere, some time, a decision was made that was intended to be in their "best interest." Whether infant or older child, domestic or international, stepparent, relative, or "stranger" adoption, that "best interest" was present.
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As the adoption community becomes more visible and more vocal, the entire institution of adoption has changed and is changing in response to the experiences of today's adult adoptees.
- Late discovery adoptees (LDAs), those who learned of their adoptions at older ages, have taught a crucial lesson about the importance of telling young adoptees about their having been adopted;
- transracial and transcultural adoptees have taught equally important lessons about the need for cultural awareness and support within the family;
- adults who were adopted as older children have made us aware of the importance of sibling and other relationships with the birthfamily.
And the list goes on
Many of today's adult adopted persons grew up during a time when issues were not discussed, and in some cases, not even acknowledged. Issues commonly addressed by today's adoptive parents and adoption professionals, such as identity, attachment, and challenging histories, were often taboo. As secrets and silence have fallen by the wayside (not only in adoption but in society in general), adult adopted persons are coming together to compare lives, seek support and guidance, and more generally seek acknowledgement of their experiences.
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mary
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I am 60 years old, adopted through Catholic Charities (Buffalo) in 1952. I reside in NY state and as you know NYS does not often open adoption records. I was very fortunate to have wonderful "parents" but have always felt like I had a broken identity. I know that I have 4 older biological siblings that I would love to meet. I was born 7/6/52 in the Rochester/Buffalo area. Please petition NYS to open these records so that adoptees such as myslef can find peace. Thank you so much Mary
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Jenn
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Hi, my name is Jenn and I'm trying to help my son find his half-brother. My son's half-brother was born on March 10,1995, he is 18 now. He was born in Somers Point New Jersey at Shore Memorial Hospital. His birth name is Trainor Dustin Murray. He was adopted through a private lawyer I think. His Birth parents names are Joseph K. Mascio and Kathryn Murray. His adopted first name is Alex. His adopted parents, all I know is that his adopted dad was/is in a wheelchair. We ran into them once at the Hammonton Mall in Mays Landing New Jersey when he was about one year of age in 1996.
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peggy xxxx
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I am searching for my adopted brother he was born 1/11/1960 at the Florence Crittenton home in Sioux city Iowa he was adopted out at birth in woodbury county/Sioux city iowa so he may of lived there his name at birth was Chuck DuBois your birth mother was 16 at the time of your birth her name was Carolyn Lee DuBois she was still in high school she was from Des Moines Iowa I want you to know you have a family that love you and will never give up looking for you if any of this info sounds familiar you can contact me on face book peggie kimmel or I have a facebook page searching for adoptees
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Carlene
- 2 days ago
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I was born 6-27-1956 in Arlington Va. Placed for adoption at the Children's Home Society in Richmond Va.
Looking for my biological parents or half bother's or Sisters. Not sure if my parents were married.
My birth name prior to adoption was Darlene Bennett. I was given to wonderful parents that lived in
Norfolk Va.
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Ruth
- 2 months ago
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I've been looking for my birthfamily. I often wonder if anyone is looking for me. I'm born in 1973 in Syracuse Ny. I got a call from someone last year, looking for someone with the same birthdate as mine. The non identifing information didn't add up. which I feel some of it could be a little off. My birthmother was labanese and english, catholic. Which I find a little strange. She was a nurse by the age of 20. I was the secound birth, the first was still born. The adoptiong was final in 1974.
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Mary Louise
- 1 month ago
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I am looking for information on my Birth Mother, her name is Margaret Louise Paseka. She was a minor at the time of my birth, 16 or 17. She would be about 83 now.
I was born February 22, 1946. My adoption was completed 12/24/1947 through Catholic Charities of Sioux City, IA. My bith name was Bernita Paseka.
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Gerri
- 1 month ago
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Looking for a baby girl that was born around Vincennes,Indiana, or Possibly born in New york, Both birth parents initials (T.T and D.R)(both wer in college) were from Indiana. Baby girl was born 7/10/1991. Her half brother seeks to meet her one day, or at least talk to her. Baby girl is half hispanic . Thank you
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andre
- 1 month ago
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looking for jennifer marie hill or francisco in mansura la i was told i was your son my adopted parents willnt tell me the true and i am looking for you until the day i die i am in houston tx and my uncle told me where you are dont worry i will find you soooooon
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Jennifer
- 2 months ago
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Hello I was adopted, My name is Jennifer I was born in Hollywood,Florida on 1/8/1972 at Hollywood Memorial Hospital. I found my birth mother in 1998. Her name was Cathy LaFontaine when I was born. Unfortunately, she does not remember my bio fathers name. If there is a man out there who may be my father, kindly contact me at xxxx I have had medical problems and it would be very helpful if I knew the medical background of my fathers side, not to mention I would love to meet him..
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Paul
- 9 hours ago
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Hi my name is Paul. I was adopted in the year 1955 in Boston, Massachusetts. I am looking for any family I can find.
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Amanda
- 2 months ago
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My Boyfriend and I have been together for several years. He was been the father to my daughter since she was two weeks old. Biological father is not in the picture and also isn't on the birth certificate. We do not wish to get married, not that we do not love each other we just have seen what marriage has done to our parents who have been married several times and they end terribly. We wish to change her last name and also have him legally adopt her. Does any one know where to start with this besides calling a lawyer? We are located in New Mexico.
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Rhiannon
- 1 month ago
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I am looking for my sister that was born May 20, 1985. She was born in Arizona. I'm wanting to finally get in touch with her after all these years. She is in need of some information that has gone on in our family since she was born. Don't know how to go about this so any help will help me.
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Chrissy
- 3 days ago
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searching for my adopted twin sister born 1970 possibly grew up in the West Deptford NJ area
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Stacy
- 2 months ago
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I am looking for my brother who was adopted when he was 4 yrs old in Las Cruces, New Mexico. His birthname is Nathaniel Evan Zeiher born in Elkhart, KS. Birth mother's name is Sharon Zeiher. Could have a brother with adopted parents names Isaac or Isiah.
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Janet
- 2 months ago
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I FOUND HER!I After years of looking...I saw a free-trial on ancestry.com. Why not, it's free. I typed in her name and looked at a few. There was a high school picture of her and I knew right then that I had finally found her because it looked just like me with a 50s hairstyle! I saw there were other people who searched her family so I went to their page and left them a message. I received a phone call from her cousin the very next day. I have 4 halfbros and 1 halfsister. I'm still reeling! I can't believe how easy it was. I've been looking for 20plus yrs, but I was looking in the state I was born. I broadened my search to Idaho and thats when I found her,so I suggest that you need to step back and think out of the box. Good luck to you all!
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Chrissy
- 3 days ago
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Searching for my twin born 1970 in Southern NJ possibly grew up in West Deptford NJ.
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Jill
- 5 days ago
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I am looking for any information or family members. Baby girl born 4/17/66 and adopted thru Catholic Charities in Newark, NJ - Last name at birth may have been "Amos". Agency will not give any other information.
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Donna
- 2 weeks ago
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I was born in November 1951 in Philadelphia, to a woman named Horgan. The Catholic church reps will not divulge any info and when pressed, say the records were all burned in a fire.
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Karen
- 3 weeks ago
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Looking for my baby son I gave away for Adoption in Miami, Florida in 1967.
Baby boy, I lived in Coral Gables, Florida, blue eyes, blonde haired child.
Please email me at xxxx
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Guest
- 1 month ago
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My name is Christina Gonzalez, I am looking for my 2 sisters Theresa Lizette Gonzalez and Anne Marie Gonzalez Theresa dob 4/17/1980 and Anne Marie 11/14/1982 we were seperated very young
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