My Birth Mother’s Dying Wish was to Meet Me | Finding Family DNA | Ep. 1

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In episode 1 of "Finding Family DNA," Chris and Jay explore Chris’s journey to find his biological family, a decade-long quest that was aided by Jay and his team's expertise in private investigation and genetic genealogy. Chris shares the emotional highs of meeting his birth mother and siblings, reflecting on his adoption and the complex circumstances leading to it, set against the backdrop of segregated 1960s Florida. Chris also confronts the painful lows of his quest, including learning about his father's death and the harsh realities of returning home from war with PTSD. The episode highlights the evolving role of genetics in reuniting families and discusses the intricate process of navigating adoption searches, with insights from genetic genealogist Misty Gillis on the challenges and revelations DNA testing can bring to those seeking to uncover their roots.


00:00 Welcome
00:28 Chris' Story
02:06 DNA & Family Reunification
03:16 Chris' Emotional Reunion
05:25 Adoption & Family Discovery
14:31 Genealogist Misty Gillis
16:46 Emotional Challenges
18:56 How BirthParentFinder.com Helps Find Families
22:05 Reflecting on the Journey
22:55 Outro


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