Part 1 - The Impact of taking a DNA Test

Morgan Harvey shares her adoption journey, starting with finding out she was adopted at the age of four. She recalls the conversation with her parents and how she already knew she was adopted. At the age of eight, she had a different conversation about her adoption, which led to feelings of being shut down and silenced. Morgan discusses her relationship with her adoptive parents, describing her dad as cool and her mom as strict. She talks about her experiences in school, including being bullied and constantly switching schools. Morgan then shares her decision to search for her birth family, starting with her birth mother. She also discusses her journey to becoming a mother herself and the challenges she faced. The episode ends with Morgan going to the adoption agency and hitting a roadblock in her search. Morgan shares her experience of searching for her biological family and the challenges she faced along the way. She recounts her interactions with adoption agencies and the difficulties in obtaining information. Morgan eventually discovers non-identifying information about her birth mother, which provides some insight into her background. She also discusses her struggles with attachment and identity after giving birth to her own child. Despite the obstacles, Morgan remains determined to find answers and connects with other adoptees for support. She eventually takes a DNA test and receives surprising results.












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