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In reply to the discussion: On this date, 4/17/1963, Adults entered into a contract that limited my rights without my permission [View all]Faryn Balyncd
(5,125 posts)45. That's a powerful story. Thanks for sharing.
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On this date, 4/17/1963, Adults entered into a contract that limited my rights without my permission [View all]
me b zola
Apr 2015
OP
I think you have a right to know your heritage and your ancestry. I've always felt this way. nt
MADem
Apr 2015
#1
I absolutely agree! Also what is the object of not opening the records after a certain
shraby
Apr 2015
#8
Every adult should be entitled to access to full information about their birth and their parents.
pnwmom
Apr 2015
#11
I knew a woman years ago who was so frustrated about not getting this information.
pnwmom
Apr 2015
#16
Well, if the parents didn't want contact with her, that's their business.
No Vested Interest
Apr 2015
#17
This was pre-internet, so she didn't know how to find siblings; she only knew that they existed.
pnwmom
Apr 2015
#53
If you had full siblings related by blood wouldn't you want at least the chance to know them?
pnwmom
Apr 2015
#58
You know your bio family and you control your degree of contact. That's all adoptees are asking for.
pnwmom
Apr 2015
#60
This post does an excellent job of displaying what is wrong with our attitudes about adoption
StevieM
Apr 2015
#30
It is good to be angry about an injustice. It motivates us to go out and fight for change.
StevieM
Apr 2015
#42
My husband's Aunt chose abortion so a grown child wouldn't come looking for her
HockeyMom
Apr 2015
#38
The OP says that she is in reunion. That means that she has found and reunited with her birth family
StevieM
Apr 2015
#40
Do you know if your biological mother talked about you or expressed a desire to reunite with you?
StevieM
Apr 2015
#52
I support adoptees rights to know their birth heritage, health history, ancestry, etc.
Dont call me Shirley
Apr 2015
#20
Thank you for your response. I am very happy that both of your children have their records
me b zola
Apr 2015
#44
When an adoption happens the state seals the original birth certificate and replaces it with
StevieM
Apr 2015
#34
Happy Birthday, Me B Zola. I actually had thought of you a couple days ago. There was an article
StevieM
Apr 2015
#31