Post-Adoption Search and Reunion Story

"A Birth Mother's Experience"

May 15, 1966 may have been the best and worst day of my life. I gave birth to a wonderful baby boy-and knew he was going to be raised by someone else.

My hope was that he would be placed with a wonderful family who loved him, he would grow up and be successful, and someday would want to know who I was.

In August of 2004, I received the call. It was from LSS and the moment I was asked if they had my maiden name correct, I knew exactly what the call was about. It took 38 years. There was never a time that my son was not in my thoughts. I did (and still do) believe that the child needs to be ready to reunite with the birth parents. He was ready!

During the next few months, with emotions running very high, we communicated almost daily, either on the phone or on email. In November, he came to my home for the first visit. We comment that there was always a connection between us and at times it seems as if we were never apart. Everything I had always hoped for him had been true. He is successful, had a wonderful family who loved him, and now is part of my life.

More visits followed, with me meeting his wife and my two grandchildren in December. Once again, at times emotions were overwhelming. We continue to connect as mother/son, and have become friends. The most important piece is that there are no recriminations. We are both comfortable with "it is what it is" and we now are lucky to have the next years of our lives to be together.

I know all reunions do not turn out well. I am grateful the both of us were emotionally ready for this reunion. All of the support that my son got from LSS was critical and I am grateful that after 38 years, they were still available to help him. Thank you.