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Susan's First Reunion with Birth Mom
- Susan met her birth mom for the first time at 17 in a closed agency conference room.
- The reunion was emotional, filled with love, grief, and a sense of finally knowing her origins.
Perfectionism in Adopted People
- Many adopted people feel they must be perfect to earn their place in their families.
- This often results in perfectionism and an intense desire to not lose their adoptive family.
Hidden Letter from Birth Mom
- Susan discovered her adoption agency had kept records and a heartfelt letter from her birth mom for 15 years without telling her family.
- This letter expressed love and explained why her birth mom placed her for adoption.