[bemyhunnybee]

As long as I can remember I knew I was adopted. My adoptive parents were always very open about it. So when I turned 18 I thought it was time. I didn't find my birth mother till I was 32.
It took ages it seems so I'm glad I didn't wait till I was older or it may have been too late for some of my older birth family members. As it turns out I was one year shy of meeting my birth grandmother as she passed away one year before I was reunited.

[carolynppk]

I started searching at 39. I have found my birth mother through my adoption agency but she wants no contact at this time. The agency is going to try one final time for contact on this Thursday. I was given up at birth and placed with my family when I was 6 days old. Have had a wonderful life. I can understand her position, even though it is somewhat painful. SHe gave me so much, I don't feel like I have much right to upset her.

[mdiebel]

Carolymppk... I'm so sorry that your meeting didn't work out now. At least you've made a contact and, I'm sure you've both heard this and already thought it, it may still happen down the road. She's thinking and her life will inevitably change configuration. Hang in there.

[CAR]

Hi Heather, I'm Joe from Staten Island,N.Y. I found both b/p's in May 1990. Still talk to them to this day.Please get back if you would like. Joe.

[Nicole28]

I wanted to search since I was 12 or 13, but I knew I couldn't really get anywhere until I turned 18. Instead I did a lot of research on the web and when I turned 18 I had all of the paperwork filled out and ready to go!

I've hit a definite dead end as far as searching goes. I have all of my non-id from the hospital where I was born and the agency that placed me, and I've continuously posted my info. on the forums in hopes that my birthmom is searching, too. Next up will be sending some updated contact info. to my adoption agency - just in case my birthmom is attempting to contact me through the agency. Other than that, I'm out of ideas!

[stacey walker]

If your agency is Catholic Charites I can give you some idea's

[blankenb4]

Nicole28,

Never give up. You don't know at what point in time that your biorelatives may search. Some it takes longer than others. I never felt like I had the right to search since I had relinquished my daughter. But when she was almost 33 I decided to put my information out in case she was searching.

Best Wishes,

Barbara