Samantha.. this is amazing. You seem to have found tremendous strength through this, and so happy for you. I am also adopted, I have not found anyone, this is really inspiring. 🙏
I was adopted at age 2 in 1951. My parents always told me about it and promised to help me search for my family if I wanted. They gave me the adoption papers and it listed all the names. I realized I had a younger brother, one year younger than me. When I was 14, I got a small Honda scooter and got around the city better. A couple of times I was mistaken for someone else. I asked them to help me meet this other boy. As soon as I saw him, I knew it was him. My parents had cautioned me that if I ever did find him, he might not know about the adoption or that I was his brother. We chummed around a bit and then one time he took me to his house. His mother had passed away, but his father was home. I almost laughed when his father saw me. He knew the gig was up. We played some board games in the kitchen and I saw his father always looking around the corner at me. When I got home that night I was told I got a phone call. I answered it and heard, "You're my brother!"
.@@KarlaTanner-m8k We spent a lot of time together. He tried to find our parents but wasn't able. He was best man at my wedding. He passed away a few years ago from complications of diabetes. A humorous side bit is that my birth name was the same as my mother-in-law's maiden name. I didn't discover this until I had been married two years. We did a lot of checking and couldn't find any connection. My wife's brothers still call me Cuz.
I just want to thank you Samantha for this beautiful story. I am on the search. My birth Mum came from the USA to give birth to me and arrange for my adoption in the UK 69 years ago. Amazing courage. The records show my birth Dad is also from Charlotte, USA. I have found her but like you she predeceased my discovery; however there is half brother, who my daughter says looks just like me, but American size rather than UK! Greatly blessed with my adoptive Dad and Mum. But there is as you so clearly express it a desire to close the circle, and see who else might look like, be like me, to find my birth Dad and more likely his extended family. Thank you for your courage and sensitivity in telling your special and lovely story
What a great story, Samantha. I am also adopted and started searching for my birth parents. It wasn't that I felt that I missed out growing up. Like you, I just wanted to complete the circle. I found them and they were still together. They are wonderful people and I am so lucky to have also met wonderful aunts and uncles and cousins. My life is so much richer than before. Thanks for sharing your story. I didn't think I would get as emotional as I did watching it.
I am a birth mother. Sorry you never met your birth mom. but kudos to your parents for bringing you up so open about it. I got to meet my birth daughter when she turned 25. She had to wait till then due to a law in her state. Her parents didn't want to give her access which is fine, they are her parents. What I am rrally so happy to see is such loving and supportive parents but how openly and lovingly you were accepted. Everybody makes decisions that, in hindsight, weren't the best. Its how we deal with the consequences..... She was my first baby and I was just shy of 20 when she was born. I was in college and offered the "solution" many times. I'm glad I had a faith that would not allow me to do that. (Thanks to my parents) Best wishes to you for many many years of happiness with your 1/2 siblings
congrat I feel you cause I found my family as well like this and how would they react etc.before that in the street i was wondering could it be them ...
I was born and adopted in 1964 (UK). I met my birth mother in 1995, I felt very close to her she said were more alike than the two sons she had post my birth. Sadly I am no longer in contact with her. My birth father was killed two years after my birth. I had a good upbringing with a loving family, so i should be thankful for that. I have my own family now, with three lovely kids.
Nicely made video, thanks. From one stranger to another I'm so glad it's worked out well for you ... and hats off to your adoptive parents ... looks like you won the lottery there! R (Australia)
We adopted 2 brothers after their mom died during child birth, the father did not want the baby to go by himself so let the second youngest go with. we have always kept in touch with their birth father which I think is important if they are not able to take care of the children On their own.
If there was the slightest doubt about whether TJ was her father, that was put to bed when you see her next to his other daughter- Bri, her half sister. They are absolutely identical lol. I’ve seen full sisters that share both parents who don’t look that much alike. Absolutely amazing. Must have been wild for them to meet each other.
It saddened me to read that you are no longer in contact with your birth mother. Its none of my business but i cannot help but to ask, "What happened?"
Samantha.. this is amazing. You seem to have found tremendous strength through this, and so happy for you.
I am also adopted, I have not found anyone, this is really inspiring. 🙏
Thank you for watching. Have you tried searching yet? It can be very nerve wracking, so I can understand all the feelings you may be having!
I was adopted at age 2 in 1951. My parents always told me about it and promised to help me search for my family if I wanted. They gave me the adoption papers and it listed all the names. I realized I had a younger brother, one year younger than me. When I was 14, I got a small Honda scooter and got around the city better. A couple of times I was mistaken for someone else. I asked them to help me meet this other boy. As soon as I saw him, I knew it was him. My parents had cautioned me that if I ever did find him, he might not know about the adoption or that I was his brother. We chummed around a bit and then one time he took me to his house. His mother had passed away, but his father was home. I almost laughed when his father saw me. He knew the gig was up. We played some board games in the kitchen and I saw his father always looking around the corner at me. When I got home that night I was told I got a phone call. I answered it and heard, "You're my brother!"
Then what happened?!?!❤❤
.@@KarlaTanner-m8k We spent a lot of time together. He tried to find our parents but wasn't able. He was best man at my wedding. He passed away a few years ago from complications of diabetes. A humorous side bit is that my birth name was the same as my mother-in-law's maiden name. I didn't discover this until I had been married two years. We did a lot of checking and couldn't find any connection. My wife's brothers still call me Cuz.
I just want to thank you Samantha for this beautiful story. I am on the search. My birth Mum came from the USA to give birth to me and arrange for my adoption in the UK 69 years ago. Amazing courage. The records show my birth Dad is also from Charlotte, USA. I have found her but like you she predeceased my discovery; however there is half brother, who my daughter says looks just like me, but American size rather than UK! Greatly blessed with my adoptive Dad and Mum. But there is as you so clearly express it a desire to close the circle, and see who else might look like, be like me, to find my birth Dad and more likely his extended family. Thank you for your courage and sensitivity in telling your special and lovely story
What a great story, Samantha. I am also adopted and started searching for my birth parents. It wasn't that I felt that I missed out growing up. Like you, I just wanted to complete the circle. I found them and they were still together. They are wonderful people and I am so lucky to have also met wonderful aunts and uncles and cousins. My life is so much richer than before. Thanks for sharing your story. I didn't think I would get as emotional as I did watching it.
I am a birth mother. Sorry you never met your birth mom. but kudos to your parents for bringing you up so open about it. I got to meet my birth daughter when she turned 25. She had to wait till then due to a law in her state. Her parents didn't want to give her access which is fine, they are her parents.
What I am rrally so happy to see is such loving and supportive parents but how openly and lovingly you were accepted.
Everybody makes decisions that, in hindsight, weren't the best. Its how we deal with the consequences.....
She was my first baby and I was just shy of 20 when she was born. I was in college and offered the "solution" many times. I'm glad I had a faith that would not allow me to do that. (Thanks to my parents)
Best wishes to you for many many years of happiness with your 1/2 siblings
congrat I feel you cause I found my family as well like this and how would they react etc.before that in the street i was wondering could it be them ...
what a sweet appreciative lovely young lady you are - God has indeed blessed you. ☺
Im so happy for her, Now, she has 3 families.
Such a great story. You are a kind soul. Wishing you nothing but the best.
I was born and adopted in 1964 (UK). I met my birth mother in 1995, I felt very close to her she said were more alike than the two sons she had post my birth. Sadly I am no longer in contact with her. My birth father was killed two years after my birth.
I had a good upbringing with a loving family, so i should be thankful for that. I have my own family now, with three lovely kids.
Thank you so much for sharing your story. You are so blessed.I have 6 half brothers and 2 half sisters and nobody speaks.
Yup your so awesome Samantha I'm happy for you you r going to have so many nice Christmas new years eve. You go girl. 🙏
Nicely made video, thanks. From one stranger to another I'm so glad it's worked out well for you ... and hats off to your adoptive parents ... looks like you won the lottery there! R (Australia)
How brave and beautiful you are.🫶
We adopted 2 brothers after their mom died during child birth, the father did not want the baby to go by himself so let the second youngest go with. we have always kept in touch with their birth father which I think is important if they are not able to take care of the children On their own.
If there was the slightest doubt about whether TJ was her father, that was put to bed when you see her next to his other daughter- Bri, her half sister. They are absolutely identical lol. I’ve seen full sisters that share both parents who don’t look that much alike. Absolutely amazing. Must have been wild for them to meet each other.
Thanks for sharing your story!
Very beautiful. What a story ❤🙏🫶🌻
Beautiful story ❤
So lucky u found your birth parents and siblings... Post a tour of your tiny house
Hahahahahahaha
LOVE IT!!! RESPECT!
Good stuff and best wishes 🙂
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Good young woman.
----------- " Nobody with a lick of sense ever said our journey would be easy! " ----------
Who's cutting onions at 2am?
I wonder if she met or got a chance to know her birth mother's side of her family.
It saddened me to read that you are no longer in contact with your birth mother. Its none of my business but i cannot help but to ask, "What happened?"
Watch the video again. She explains.
She died
I dream to look that good in a tank top 👍