Adoption and the Journey of self discovery.

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 What does finding ones roots mean to an adoptee ? For many adopted people, the desire to find out who they are often stems from a deep sense of identity and belonging. Here are several reasons why you might feel compelled to search for their origins:

  1. Identity and Self-Understanding: Knowing one's biological roots can help in forming a more complete sense of self. Many adoptees may feel that understanding where they come from can offer clarity about their personal identity, cultural heritage, or familial traits.

  2. Medical History: A key motivation for many is to access information about their medical background. Knowing family medical history can help identify risks for certain genetic conditions or provide explanations for health issues they may experience.

  3. Connection and Belonging: Some adoptees seek out biological family members to establish a sense of connection or closure. They may want to understand the circumstances of their adoption, meet biological relatives, or connect with family traditions and stories.

  4. Closure and Emotional Healing: Adoption can bring up feelings of loss or incompleteness for some. Discovering the details of their biological family can sometimes help heal emotional wounds and provide closure.

  5. Curiosity about Genetic Traits: Adoptees might be curious about physical, intellectual, or personality traits that run in their biological family. This exploration can satisfy a need for understanding what characteristics were inherited.

  6. Cultural and Ethnic Identity: For adoptees who come from a different culture or ethnicity than their adoptive family, finding biological roots can help them reconnect with their cultural identity, traditions, and language.

The need for connection or closure is unique to each person, and while not all adoptees feel the desire to search, those who do often see it as a vital part of their journey toward self-discovery. For whatever reason you may feel to search or not the choice is yours. Each and every story and outcome is different and every journey is like no other. 

If you are on your journey and adoption roller coaster Good Luck 

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