Woman Abandoned as Baby Gave Up on Finding Birth Family, Until She Got Text
Summary
Amber Nichols, abandoned as a baby in South Korea and later adopted by a family in Seattle, Washington, spent years searching for her birth family. After decades without success, a text message from a DNA testing company revealed she had a full sibling. This discovery reignited her hope of connecting with her biological family.Key Facts
- Amber Nichols was abandoned at a police station in South Korea at 10 months old and later adopted by an American family.
- Nichols' adoptive family in Seattle, Washington, consisted of parents who wanted a larger family after experiencing miscarriages and stillbirths.
- Growing up, Nichols knew her story and learned that her adoption was seen as part of "God's divine plan" by her adoptive family.
- Despite a happy childhood, Nichols felt different due to her heritage and had lingering questions about her birth mother.
- A study in 2021 showed that adopted children can face emotional and behavioral challenges, even in positive environments.
- Interested in finding her birth family, Nichols engaged in efforts through adoption agencies and DNA tests but initially had no success.
- In May 2025, a news article led Nichols to a company that helps Korean adoptees connect with their birth families through DNA testing.
- After contacting this company, Nichols received a text message confirming a full sibling match.
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