Reunion Stories

Personal accounts of reunion experiences ranging from the good to the bad.

And Then a Miracle Happens

Never underestimate the power of angels - both those living and those who have passed on, says Mari Steed in her story of search and reunion with her Irish mother.... [more]

Parents of international adoptees are often able to locate and develop a relationship with their children's birth families. One parent describes her quest, the reasons behind it, and how she feels it will help her daughter.... [more]

Adoption Reunion: A Success Story
Marilyn and Sean share the story of their reunion; includes insights from Marilyn's husband.

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"Antonia's Story"
The Web provided the key that unlocked this search, reuniting Antonia with her birthmother.

Coming Full Circle
You take a deep breath, pick up the phone and dial, not knowing what to expect. Two families unite, bringing their daughter full circle.

"Hearts in Exile"
Author Marcy Axness shares the story of her own reunion with her birthmother.

John Callahan's Search & Reunion
In an interview, cartoonist John Callahan tells the story of his search and reunion, which he started in 1983.

Joni Mitchell's Reunion Story
The story of Joni Mitchell's reunion with her birth daughter, whom she sang about in her song, Little Green, is traced through press articles.

"Grandma's Miraculous Reunion"
Adoptee Birthfamily Connections' own Angry Grandma tells her story.

Sunny Jo's Rocky Road
A Norwegian adoptee, born in Korea, writes of her reunion with her birth family and search for her brother.

True Tales of Revolting Reunions
This collection of stories serves to remind those headed for reunion that it may not be easy.

Vicki Rummig's Story
Search and reunion in Washington State from the Coordinator of the Volunteer Search Network.

Comments

Reading these search and reunion stories should help those people who are in the process of searching for their family members. Knowing that there is hope -even when it does not seem like it - keeps people focused on their goal. These stories are well written accounts describing the ups and downs of searching for their birth families. Searching is a roller coaster of emotions and these articles reinforce the idea of how important it is to have support in your search. A support system is very important for you to be able to "vent" your feelings and to throw ideas at.

Posted by: cranium at 12/01/2005 08:39 AM

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