Episode 26 - Laura L. Engel, Birth Mother from Mississippi

S1 E27 - Jane, Adopted from Delaware

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.

Episode 26 - Laura L. Engel, Birth Mother from Mississippi

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 ( [https://lauralengel.com/]lauralengel.com [http://lauralengel.com]) [https://lauralengel.com/] Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/dan-phillipson/making-progress [https://uppbeat.io/t/dan-phillipson/making-progress] License code: QVC1J6GO7HFVNGZB

Episode 25 - Fred, Adopted from Wisconsin

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 [https://www.frednicora.com/] Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/dan-phillipson/making-progress [https://uppbeat.io/t/dan-phillipson/making-progress] License code: I75G72EAVIY3ZW69

Episode 24 - Linda, Adopted from Colorado

In this week's episode, I talked with author Linda Pevac, also known by her pen name of Emma Stevens. We discussed her reunions- which both took place before DNA testing was available- and how the relationships impacted her life. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/dan-phillipson/making-progress [https://uppbeat.io/t/dan-phillipson/making-progress] License code: 5LHDMW3GOGRPYVT8

Episode 23- Jim, Adopted from California

Jim had a difficult and abusive childhood with his adoptive family. When he searched for his birth family, he found both biological parents. His relationships with his biological families went through many ups and downs throughout the course of his reunion. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/dan-phillipson/making-progress [https://uppbeat.io/t/dan-phillipson/making-progress] License code: VP902NXDZPMOSB64