I was watching VH1 and they had a special on about DMC from Run DMC. It was about him learning he was adopted and searching for his birth parents. His parents didn't tell him he was adopted until he was an adult. It was really interesting and something I could really relate to.
I have always known that I was adopted. My parents were very open about it and answered all my questions...at least the ones they could. My mom even kept a letter I wrote to Santa when I was little where I asked for all the gifts I wanted as well as give my birthmommy a good gift. I always wondered why my birthmom gave me up for adoption and always wanted to know if I looked like someone.
That last part may sound strange but growing up, I'd always here how this person looked like their mom or had their dad's nose. I'd always here..you're so tall..where do you get your height from(I'm 5'10" and my dad is maybe 5'9"). Sometimes I'd give the I'm adopted answer or sometimes I'd say the milk man. Going to the dr. was always fun...does this run in your family? my answer: don't know I'm adopted. Dr: oh, they didn't give you that info, I'm sorry. When I was born, they didn't get this info from the birth parents.
In 2003, I received an e-mail from someone who said they thought they were my birthsister. I had received e-mails like that previously so I didn't think much of it. We exchanged e-mails back and forth and it sounded like the person she was searching for was me. I have to admit I had mixed emotions...excitement, nervousness, as well as some hesitation. Fast forward two weeks and I received a letter from the state that we were a match. I found out that my mom was very young when she had me and her mom sent her away to have me and gave me up for adoption. My birthmom and birthfather eventually got married and had two kids...Charlotte and Charles. I also found out that my name at birth was Christie(interesting story on that later on). Birthmom and birthdad eventually divorced. Where did they live....Evansville. Where I had been living the 6 years before I moved to Colorado...freaky!
Charlotte and I have communicated via e-mail and instant messenger. We've talked on the phone a few times. I have to say it's really interesting learning about my birthfamily. On the show last DMC met his birthmom which was amazing to watch. Will I want to do this someday? I don't know..I have mixed feelings about it. I know I want to "officially" meet Charlotte(hope she wants to as well). I won't get the chance to meet my birthfather as he passed away a couple of years ago. I did write him a letter that I was told by his sister that he received and read.
DMC has a new song out with Sarah Mclachlan called Just like me... He said that her songs really helped him through some tough phases in life and wanted her to be a part of this song. He later found out that she is also adopted.
Ok, this is long and I'm rambling but just had to "type" it out...that's what blogs are for. =) He said something during the show that I really liked... My birthmother gave me life, my adoptive mother allowed me to experience it. My parents have been amazing and never would I have wanted it any other way. The choice my birthmother made was the best choice. I have two parents that have given me a wonderful life as well as having my sister, Laura. I can't imagine my life without her. They have made me who I am and hopefully I can one day some how thank them.
I have always known that I was adopted. My parents were very open about it and answered all my questions...at least the ones they could. My mom even kept a letter I wrote to Santa when I was little where I asked for all the gifts I wanted as well as give my birthmommy a good gift. I always wondered why my birthmom gave me up for adoption and always wanted to know if I looked like someone.
That last part may sound strange but growing up, I'd always here how this person looked like their mom or had their dad's nose. I'd always here..you're so tall..where do you get your height from(I'm 5'10" and my dad is maybe 5'9"). Sometimes I'd give the I'm adopted answer or sometimes I'd say the milk man. Going to the dr. was always fun...does this run in your family? my answer: don't know I'm adopted. Dr: oh, they didn't give you that info, I'm sorry. When I was born, they didn't get this info from the birth parents.
In 2003, I received an e-mail from someone who said they thought they were my birthsister. I had received e-mails like that previously so I didn't think much of it. We exchanged e-mails back and forth and it sounded like the person she was searching for was me. I have to admit I had mixed emotions...excitement, nervousness, as well as some hesitation. Fast forward two weeks and I received a letter from the state that we were a match. I found out that my mom was very young when she had me and her mom sent her away to have me and gave me up for adoption. My birthmom and birthfather eventually got married and had two kids...Charlotte and Charles. I also found out that my name at birth was Christie(interesting story on that later on). Birthmom and birthdad eventually divorced. Where did they live....Evansville. Where I had been living the 6 years before I moved to Colorado...freaky!
Charlotte and I have communicated via e-mail and instant messenger. We've talked on the phone a few times. I have to say it's really interesting learning about my birthfamily. On the show last DMC met his birthmom which was amazing to watch. Will I want to do this someday? I don't know..I have mixed feelings about it. I know I want to "officially" meet Charlotte(hope she wants to as well). I won't get the chance to meet my birthfather as he passed away a couple of years ago. I did write him a letter that I was told by his sister that he received and read.
DMC has a new song out with Sarah Mclachlan called Just like me... He said that her songs really helped him through some tough phases in life and wanted her to be a part of this song. He later found out that she is also adopted.
Ok, this is long and I'm rambling but just had to "type" it out...that's what blogs are for. =) He said something during the show that I really liked... My birthmother gave me life, my adoptive mother allowed me to experience it. My parents have been amazing and never would I have wanted it any other way. The choice my birthmother made was the best choice. I have two parents that have given me a wonderful life as well as having my sister, Laura. I can't imagine my life without her. They have made me who I am and hopefully I can one day some how thank them.
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Once again welcome to AT! My hubby would do flips over your dogs!
I saw that same special and I think I cried through most of it. What an amazing story!
Very interesting! Thanks for sharing! :) Wish I had seen the DMC special...never knew he or Sarah Mc were adopted!
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