Celebrating Adoption and Reunion Stories

Everybody has a right to know their story…

Family history research has been a popular hobby for decades. In fact, the history of genealogy can be traced back centuries through the records of medieval family trees. Tracing and recording one’s lineage was often an attempt to preserve the past and lay claim to one’s people. With the emergence of ancestry sites and kits, now more than ever, it is easy to discover where one’s “people” come from. However, for millions of adoptees, there is an added motivation to search. Their people, and their stories, are completely unknown to them. Their ancestry is a dark void, along with their family name, medical history and family story. The compulsion to search, to find “their people”, is driving countless adoptees to initiate searches. Too often, these searchers, newly armed with DNA results, are rushing to connect with biological family members, without considering the consequences of hastily planned attempts to contact their unsuspecting kin. While we believe everybody has a right to know their story or access their genetic medical history, we also understand the importance of utilizing diplomacy, sensitivity and discretion. Please subscribe to our Podcast, “Skeletons in the Closet” (Launching December 2024) for conversations on this topic, or pre-order your copy of “Roadmap to Reunion” (Coming December 2024)