My Birth Mother’s Dying Wish was to Meet Me
Finding Family DNA1 Touko 2024

My Birth Mother’s Dying Wish was to Meet Me

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In episode 1 of "Finding Family DNA," Chris and Jay explore Chris’s journey to find his biological family, a decade-long quest that was aided by Jay and his team's expertise in private investigation and genetic genealogy. Chris shares the emotional highs of meeting his birth mother and siblings, reflecting on his adoption and the complex circumstances leading to it, set against the backdrop of segregated 1960s Florida. Chris also confronts the painful lows of his quest, including learning about his father's death and the harsh realities of returning home from war with PTSD. The episode highlights the evolving role of genetics in reuniting families and discusses the intricate process of navigating adoption searches, with insights from genetic genealogist Misty Gillis on the challenges and revelations DNA testing can bring to those seeking to uncover their roots.


00:00 Welcome

00:28 Chris' Story

02:06 DNA & Family Reunification

03:16 Chris' Emotional Reunion

05:25 Adoption & Family Discovery

14:31 Genealogist Misty Gillis

16:46 Emotional Challenges

18:56 How BirthParentFinder.com Helps Find Families

22:05 Reflecting on the Journey

22:55 Outro


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