Sarita12385 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Not sure if the "in search of" heading was meant for such topics, but is anyone else out there adopted? I am. I believe my bio mom was about 15 when she had me, however the adoption was closed, meaning I know nothing. My birth certificate is most blacked out. This is rather unfortunate for medicals reasons obviously, but I would just love to find out if I have any "half" brothers & sisters. Anyone out there ever find a biological family member? If so, how and how many body parts did you have to sell to get the info Link to post Share on other sites
Green Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 I'm in a similar situation to you, have no idea what my medical history is or if I have any half brothers or sisters out there. I was thinking about trying to figure it out but I never get around to it. Link to post Share on other sites
quankanne Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 I've heard about boards where people put out information about siblings or children who have been adopted - or like you, adoptees themselves looking for clues to their birth families. that might be one avenue for you. If you're Catholic, you've got the added avenue of information throughr you sacramental records, which would list your godparents and the priest who did the baptism and who might be able to tell you something ... also check to see what your state's policy is about accessing information about closed adoptions. Might be that enough time has passed and things have changed, regarding what rights you have Link to post Share on other sites
Author Sarita12385 Posted June 4, 2008 Author Share Posted June 4, 2008 Nice advice Quank, thanks. I will have to look into the state rules. I actually know the doctor who delivered me, I only live about 25 mins from him, how ironic huh? Never asked him tho, I guess because it's never bugged me enough when I was younger. Unfortunately he is dying of terminal cance soooo...*shrug* Link to post Share on other sites
Green Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Nice advice Quank, thanks. I will have to look into the state rules. I actually know the doctor who delivered me, I only live about 25 mins from him, how ironic huh? Never asked him tho, I guess because it's never bugged me enough when I was younger. Unfortunately he is dying of terminal cance soooo...*shrug* well hury up and do it Link to post Share on other sites
quankanne Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 there's no time like the present ... esp. in light of the doctor's failing health. Even if he's honor=bound to protect the IDs of your birth parents, you might be able to get him to point you in the right direction in finding out about your medical history. Him being a physician most likely would see the importance of that ... Link to post Share on other sites
missdeathwish Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Wow, interesting. I'd try message boards, support groups, and see if there are any advocacy agencies in your area. (I bet there are!) You can probably leave a letter at the agency to put in your file if your mom ever wants to get in touch with you. Good luck to you! Again, I'd try message boards. You could even try the personals if you want to. And ask the doctor if he remembers anything that might help you. Best of luck! Link to post Share on other sites
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