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WOW - thanks for the quick reply; and CONGRATULATIONS on finding your other sibling. Hope all went well.
The "home" I was referring to was a "private" residence that took in unwed expecting mothers. My birth mother stayed with this individual (along with a couple of other expecting young mothers) until she had me; afterwhich I was relinquished to the Arizona Children's Home. As far as my half, biological brother - I have no idea what happened with him. About 20 yrs. ago - I actually spoke to the woman that my mother stayed with in Tucson; and she was the one that told me about the 1/2 brother, and that my mother married not long after she had me, and then became pregnant again. Other than that, she didn't have much more info.
Yes, I've got non-identifying info., plus I've also got my whole adoption file and sealed birth certificate. You'd think with all that, that I would have gotten somewhere by now. When I started searching (~25 yrs. ago) I was really gung-ho; but after hitting wall after wall, it has only been something that I dabble in every now and again. (For sanity purposes).
I was registered with ISRR a number of years ago; but I'm not sure if I'm still "on file." I'll do that again. I'll also register at that "findme.org" - thanks for the tip. And no, I'm not in the Arizona Search & Support Group - yet.... It's really amazing to me, all the new avenues and support groups that have emerged recently. When I started all of this; there really wasn't that much out there.
I really appreciate your help, advise and support. Thanks again, and good luck with getting to know your newly found sibling. I'm sure it's going to be a great experience.
Katie ~
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