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I Had Just a Photo and My Birth Mom’s Name—But a Cruel Twist Awaited Me

I Had Just a Photo and My Birth Mom’s Name—But a Cruel Twist Awaited Me

Summary

Zoë Reback, a 25-year-old woman adopted from Vietnam and raised in the United States, has searched for information about her birth mother. She recently discovered official papers revealing her birth mother used a false name when giving her up for adoption, raising questions about her birth mother's reasons and situation.

Key Facts

  • Zoë was adopted from Vietnam as a baby and grew up in a wealthy family in New Jersey.
  • She felt different from her family and experienced racism and bullying as a child.
  • Zoë’s adoptive parents separated when she was young, and she had limited chances to talk about her adoption.
  • She found a file with her birth mother’s name and adoption information during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • In April 2024, Zoë reviewed the file and found a police report showing her birth mother used a fake name.
  • The reason why her birth mother used a false name remains unknown.
  • Zoë wonders if her birth mother was scared or in danger at the time of the adoption.
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