Summary

Maya, a same-race adoptee, shares her adoption journey and how her understanding of adoption changed as she grew older. She discusses the challenges she faced as a child and teenager, feeling isolated and struggling with her identity. Maya talks about her decision to search for her birth parents and the support she received from her adoptive parents. She shares the steps she took in her search, including registering on an adoption registry and writing a letter to the court. Despite not finding a match, Maya remains determined to continue her search. Maya Holmes shares her journey of searching for her birth family and the emotional reunions she experienced. After learning about changes in adoption laws, Maya requested her original birth certificate and received it on Mother's Day. She then wrote a letter to her birth mother's address, which turned out to be her grandmother's house. Her siblings contacted her, and she had heartwarming conversations with her birth mother and oldest sister. Maya reflects on the impact of being adopted and the positive path her life took because of it. She also embarks on a search for her biological father. Maya shares her experience of meeting her biological father and his family. She recounts how she reached out to her father and the surprising phone call she received from him. Maya describes her first meeting with her father and the overwhelming experience of meeting her extended family. She reflects on the emotions she felt and the sense of belonging she experienced. Maya also discusses the challenges she faced in her reunion journey, including the passing of her biological mother and the impact of addiction on her family. She emphasizes the importance of therapy and allowing oneself to feel and heal.