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My birthdaughter searched for me and we were reunited in March 2005. I can't even imagine spending the rest of my life not knowing anything about her. Luckily she didn't give me time to wonder about whether I should search as she began her search at the age of 19. I always said I didn't want contact unless she desired it. The social worker w/ whom I spoke told me that in VA, there are laws to protect adoptees and even if I had tried to find her in the future, I would not have been able to. I realize how very blessed I am and thank God everyday.
Soooo, altho' I can't answer the question "do you ever regret searching?" I can definately tell you I will never, ever regret jumping straight up and saying "Yes, yes!!!!" when asked if I wanted contact w/ my birthdaughter!! No matter what I had found, it would have been better than spending the rest of my life wondering, worrying, praying that my little girl was safe, healthy and happy.
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