A Messy Discovery Turned Into A New Journey
One day you think you know where you come from and who you are. Then, bam! Your true identity pulls the rug out from under you. I made it nearly 30 years thinking I was my parent's biological daughter. We had the typical family photos, memories, all of it. Except it was all a lie. The best-kept secret. Can you imagine finding out you were adopted like that? Just out of the blue, days after your mom passes? I found an unmarked envelope while cleaning out her book trunk. Inside was something that shook me to my core. My adoption papers! Not only was I adopted, but my whole family kept it secret from me for 29 years! Who knew? Did my mom tell them not to tell me? Why? I felt so betrayed. Blindsided. Lost. Like I didn't even know myself anymore. Who were my "real" parents? Why did they put me up for adoption? I had so many questions and no one to answer. My siblings and I weren't on the best of terms so, I didn't know who to trust or who to turn to. I was a hot...