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My turn, which could repeat what others have said:

Is she even curious about her origins?
I definately was. It was hard doing those family heritages. I found out later that Lynda was Puerto Rican and British. After finding out how to contact Richard, I discovered that he was Irish, German, and Scottish


What are the chances she wants to meet her birth family?
Like everyone says, if she knows she's adopted, she's probly curious. But I have heard stories about adoptees that have no intention of meeting their biological families. Mom used my adoption as a nighttime story. I'm having problems meeting my birthmother, but hopefully you'll have better luck.



At 18, is she even old enough to deal with the emotional aspect of a reunion?
I believe so, she's legally and emotionally an adult. But approach the idea cautiously. Don't rush into a meeting, I know it'll be hard bc she's so close, but that could ruin everything if you push for a reunion immediately


Is there ever a “right time” to make contact?
Mom promised Lynda that we would search for her when I graduated high school. She contacted us when I was 19 and we went from emailing each other through Mom and Dad, to emailing each other personally, to talking on messenger, using webcams, to phone calls. This has progressed over 2 years. We are ready for a reunion, but we're having problems.



How do most adoptive parents feel about reunions?
They are all different. Mine are fine with it. In fact, I'd prefer if Mom was there with me when I met Lynda. My mom even sent Lynda a small photo album with various pictures of me growing up. On the other hand, I've heard stories where the afamilies will move when the bparents contacts them. Like I said, approach this idea cautiously. Good luck!