Jane had a nice life with her adoptive family. Her mother always told her she would help her search for her birth family but she didn't want to until after her adoptive parents passed away. Jane was able to connect with some family members on both sides and is going through the journey of getting to know them.

Laura got pregnant in high school and was sent to an unwed mothers home to give birth and give her child up for adoption. The experience really affected her life but she had always hoped to one day reunite with her son. DNA testing finally made that a reality almost 50 years later. She wrote a beautiful memoir about her experiences called "You'll Forget This Ever Happened."

Laura L. Engel | Author and Mother | An Exploration of Life, Love, and Loss (lauralengel.com)

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Fred's life was upended at 41 when he was told of his adoption. His adoptive parents had never let on and died with their secret. It didn't take Fred very long to start the process to find out where he came from.

You can find Fred's book here:

Forbidden Roots | Fred Nicora

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