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Now I know you

This whole finding my biological family experience has been surreal. I mean, clearly. I have always dreamed of what my ‘family’ was like. I was never sure what to expect. I know so many stories about my mom’s family. Origin stories of how we ended up in America, names, birthdays and some anecdotes about relationships. […]

10 years old – Happy Birthday to the girl who inspired me

Ten years is a long time. Ten years is a short time. When I was a brand new mom I listened to the podcast, The Longest Shortest Time. It helped me on so many levels. It helped me feel normal and less alone. Being a new mom is complicated and filled with doubt. I was […]

We Finally Meet

I was profoundly disappointed that we didn’t meet that first time. Grateful that my brother had still gone and was able to ask lots of questions and enjoy their company. I was so glad he was willing. I trust him to understand, at least a little, my feelings in wanting this information. So we rescheduled. […]

Hi, I’m Sarah and you are my family.

Now what?! I am an introvert. I want to meet these people! I am terrified. They didn’t know about me, will they be mean? The first step, have a phone conversation. I am also allergic to those! But, I really wanted to speak to someone. So I picked up the phone and called Joe, Rena […]