Finding My Biological Family 30 Years After Being Adopted

It's the one year anniversary of buying our land together and thought it a good time to readdress how I found out I had a full-blooded brother. I was put up for adoption at birth and spent most of my life imagining and wondering who my birth parents were and what they were like.

When I was almost 30 I found out. Not only did I find both of my birth parents, but I discovered that they reconnected later in life, got married and had 2 more kids! In a matter of minutes, after nearly 30 years, I found out I was going to meet both of my biological parents, and that I had a full-blood brother and a full-blood sister. Never in all the years leading up to that moment did I ever expect to receive such amazing news. Literally, this scenario never entered my mind as even a hint of a thought.

This whole journey has been unbelievable, but one of the craziest things is how from the beginning it's as if we've always been together. I was almost 30 and Ryan was 16 when he found out about me, but our brotherly bond was there...apparent and felt by both of us from the start.

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About us: We're biological brothers who lived a large portion of our lives separate without knowing one another existed. Now we've bought land together!

#adoption #adoptionreunion #longlostfamily #ournewland

[grandmabourke]

Just came across your story. So amazing and happy you found your birth family and full-blooded siblings. I too was adopted and in 2018 at 63 years old I found I have 7 full-blooded brothers and sisters, and a half-brother. I have met them all and everyone has accepted me with open arms. I call it God's perfect timing. Enjoy your family!!

[krystingrant]

I came across your story because I received my original birth certificate from the state of NYC. She left her name on the birth certificate and I went searching I found the house and ect. Low and behold I found my sister my adopted family said I had and a brother. Now I have a younger sister 4 years. I finally saw a photo of my biological mother. We look exactly alike. I'm crying because I've never felt apart of anything I always had abandonment issues but I just want closure and to tell her thank you for giving me life. Without her I wouldn't have given birth to my greatest masterpiece my son.

[patriciabarnhart]

On another note in our small family, my husband is adopted, my son-in-law is as well, but I did grow up with my natural mother.
My husband was always traumatized by the fact that his parents were married and gave him up when he was two years old.
My son-in-law has always been grateful for his adoptive parents. Ironically, he is clearing out the old family home and last night found a precious letter written by a foster parent to his soon to be adoptive parents giving them a darling, humorous, and detailed update on how he was thriving as a 1 year old just learning to walk, the foods he preferred, etc. The find had us all in tears, grateful for a foster family such as that.

[triciabridges]

Congratulations... In 1979 I found my birth father; he took me to meet his best army buddy who turned out to be my uncle who had been married to my birth mom's sister...within the month I met my mother...learned I had a brother and sister and a year later I found them...many good years, they have all passed now but I had 20 + years and very grateful to have found my story. Even more blessed to have had the best adoptive parents anyone could have wished for but we all long for "our" story. Happy for you!

[mchotsie]

I randomly came across your video and cried….I experienced this in 2018 when I met my bio mother, father, maternal grandfather, and three half sisters after 44 years. It was absolutely surreal and it couldn’t have gone anymore perfect. My parents got to meet my bio mother and we ALL had that same familiar feeling and all I can say is that the whole experience was proof of just how beautiful adoption is ❤

[kittygriffinlagorio]

I was adopted at 3. Wasn't told I was adopted, but knew something was up. Found the adoption papers at 16. The greatest joy in my life was finding my older sister. Somewhere deep in my heart I knew there was someone searching for me. Every adoptee has the right to know who they are, where they came from, and what medical history that can be put together.

[TripleThreatFirearmsDefenseInc]

Devon this is truly an amazing story. After 30 years of not knowing who your biological family was and finally meeting them is a blessing. When you got emotional and said crying in a field of buckwheat, I started crying. Ryan and your bond will always be strong💕. It was nothing but God to reunite the family back together. Now you both bought land together and building a home, truly amazing. Continued blessings to your family.

[Dbellerive]

Just stumbled upon this video… your life is very similar to ours. My mother gave up a child while going through a divorce. She had 4 other children as well. Then she had me 7 years later. The child who was adopted out found us when she was 32. Needless to say, our mother was elated!! As we were too!! It’s been 23 years now but it has never felt like she was ever not in this family. She is just like us!! Like you said, “ story book”. I’m so happy for you and your family ♥️

[StellaLive-lehf]

Oh my gosh this story is so heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time! The answering machine message from Devon's Dad cracked me up.😅 The love he had for his son! 😅 It's too bad every adoption story can't have this storyline. They seem like great people, all of them. Go build those forts, guys! ❤❤❤❤

[gemmalee]

you were the right child born at the wrong time. great to hear how a great kind person you become despite being adopted, obviously having forgiven your biological parents. i give credit to your adoptive parents for growing up to be the mature adult person you have become.

[sharker]

I know exactly how you feel. I was adopted, and I met my mother and sister in my 20's, and the rest of my mother's kids, my siblings thereafter.
I wasn't able to find my father's family until I took a DNA test, 50 years later. These tests are amazing...Unfortunately, my father died in 2015, so I didn't get to meet him, but I found my half-sister. We have only talked on the phone so far, but it feels as if I've known her my entire life. The most beautiful thing she said to me was "Our father would have been so proud of you" Well, I cried like a baby after we hung up. This meant the world to me ❤️

[runninggirl]

I am the mother of an adopted son and helped my son find his birth family. I am SO pleased for you and what you have experienced. You tell the story well-and the tears are very appropriate and good.

[TheOrganizedPineapple]

So glad you not only were adopted by a great family but were able to meet your other great bio family. What an incredible story. Can't even imagine all the feelings along the way.

[thesheff]

I'm so happy you found your siblings, this warms my heart.

[DawnRaeB]

Well... if you are going to cry happy/grateful tears there's no better place than in a field. I am happy for you and your family. What a wonderful reunion story.

[MarkWick]

I understand your emotions because I also was placed for adoption at birth. I was 57 or 58 when DNA tests connected me to a younger half-sister, and several first cousins. I still haven't met any bio family in person, but I talk with that younger sister sometimes and we exchange messages and emails, and Christmas cards. My cousins keep providing me with more stories and photos and I feel like I know them all well. I have spoken to my younger paternal half-brother who had spent his life believing he was an only son. He quickly opened up to me and told me quite ab bit about our common father. I was floored when he offered to give me some of our fathers ashes if we do meet. Just that offer stirs great emotions in me. My oldest half-sister has acknowledge me and we have exchanged some messages. One of my first cousins died a couple of years ago and time is running short for the rest of us. I still have hopes I will be able to meet some, or most of them next year.

[judyklein]

Beautiful, happy story. It's wonderful that you can have this family finally.

[suzanne]

Amazing story. My half sister found me 6 years ago, she knew about me (and my other siblings) but I had no clue about her. We are both in our 70's now and we are making up for lost time. And yes there was an immediate connection! And she looks more like our mother did than any of us other kids.

[surpriseitsus]

Im enjoying your reunion, because my adoption story didn't end well. I found my bio parents, my dad passed in 97, my bio mom is alive and told me she told everyone in the family I dued in childbirth. She doesnt want to talk or meet. I have 5 bio siblings, she refuses to tell me names. I do love everyone elses happy stories. All my best, Lynn ❤

[YvonneWatson-ffex]

My heart goes out to you and your family. The guilt your parents must have felt for giving you up had to be almost crippling. I can’t tell you how happy I am for you all. You’re lucky because reunions don’t always turn out this way. You all sound like amazing people.