Summary
A man who was adopted searched for his birth parents with the help of a court-appointed worker. His birth mother gave some information but refused to reveal his father's name. Later, he contacted a man named Roger, also listed as a possible father, who believed he was the father and welcomed contact.
Key Facts
- The man grew up in a loving adoptive family but faced challenges after his adoptive mother’s illness and father’s death.
- In 1995, his birth mother agreed to one anonymous phone call but did not reveal her or his father’s name.
- His caseworker found two men named as possible birth fathers because his birth mother had lied during the adoption process.
- The man contacted the second possible father, Roger, who believed he was the father and shared personal details.
- Roger had been told by the birth mother about a pregnancy but later was told it was not true and they separated.
- Roger welcomed the relationship, introduced the man to his family, and wanted to build a bond after years apart.
- The man’s search was complicated by his birth mother’s initial secrecy and conflicting information.
