| GMA Mother, daughter meet for 1st time live on 'GMA,' 30 years after adoption

A woman who gave up her daughter for adoption more than 30 years ago met her in person for the first time today.

[@khazms]

Those two hosts are freaking GIANTS. Whoa.

[@SherriLyle80s]

Normal size in my family lol. The guest looks tiny

[@lekxreignn8431]

No, the guests are just tiny 🤣😂

[@moonnuchamling9875]

I was thinking exactly the same and was about to comment then I saw ur comment

[@thealchemist6994]

Yeah!! Giants! Lol

[@windella]

How rude you are, they are not giants, the guests are short and the hosts are short.

[@stefaniet6748]

The granddaughter looks just like grandma💜

[@sundayesisio6280]

Stefanie Tumlin absolutely

[@NancyCronk]

I was going to write the same thing!

[@eden-caledoniajohn3168]

It’s uncanny! I think the granddaughter thought the same, looking up at her grandmothers face! How did no one mention it?!

[@ruth4thetruth334]

I was thinking that too

[@Yvie225]

A shame that the sister is not excited about meeting her sister. She is already grown she is not coming to take anything from their mom who is also her mom. 😢

[@ekaterinas8796]

Yvie Ndifor she instantly grabbed the mic to show her shade.... ugh, what a nightmare sister!!!!!!

[@onthehill3381]

You don’t know what’s going through her head. Anyway you look at it, the dynamics of the family are changed.

[@katherinet911]

She said she wasn't surprised. They obviously are not all from the same father so maybe mom got around?

[@MBsmiley]

Maybe shy to be on camera

[@flossyjones8578]

You were never the only daughter. She was before you. May not have been raised by her but she gave birth she is equally her mother as she is your mother.

[@jasonliss3173]

I miss my daughter everyday.. my heart hurts and loves and cares and cries all the time. I pray for her often. Even when tears dont come out of my eyes my nose will run just thinking of her. Love you alexis. I hope some day I can hug you again. DAD

[@wolfwalkstalk]

If you don't mind me asking, what happened? I kbow it's none of my business, but i saw your comment and after reading it, i had tears coming out. Even though I'm a stranger, I'm thinking of you and hoping things only get better. ❤️❤️❤️

[@wolfwalkstalk]

You don't have to tell me what happened. Sorry to hear what you are going through and again, I hope things start to look up

[@chongpymisao4830]

What a great father u r. God bless u

[@moonnuchamling9875]

Hope you meet ur daughter soon. GOD bless you

[@mtsflorida]

What about me? What's harder never even been giving a chance to hug your child after hearing that you had one. And it's the only child I ever had according to the Mother that left without a trace 25 years ago while I was 2000 miles from home working.

[@wholoveskitty]

The little granddaughter looks like her grandmother. ❤️

[@TheVintageBumbleBee]

Hope she's glad she was adopted. Her new siblings are rude.

Destiny is powerful

[@newdy_1129]

Hey I am her sons friend 😂

[@lucywitherwax4498]

The vjfdfhjjdxx

[@remo900rr]

How the hell do you figure that

[@tipoftheiceberg1793]

The young lady put up for adoption looks more like her mother than the siblings

[@user-oh7iv3ij5x]

My heretage,com

[@colsomemiah6095]

agreed

[@ky11622]

Same thing happened to me. I look just like my mom, and my other brothers and sister look nothing like her. I found her after 33 years and it was awkward just like this. Your excited but don't know what to say.

[@tipoftheiceberg1793]

@@ky11622 I wish you all the luck in the world. 😘😘

[@davinastanton3865]

@@ky11622 Oh sweetheart, I wish you everything you wish yourself. My best friend went through meeting her daughter for the first time. Sadly her daughter had married and was having her first baby. When he was born she wrote my friend an awful letter, saying when she held her son for the first time, she couldn't understand why my friend could give her up.😔 That sadly ended their relationship. In the 70s pregnant women were talked into giving their babies up for adoption. 😔 With much love from me in Scotland. 💗🕊⚘

[@KimberlyJane2024]

I don’t think the biological siblings are too thrilled. What a shame. 😒

[@mashadasha]

Kim Surratt they all have different dads too, i found that odd.

[@cassiewho8803]

mashadasha They APPEAR to have different dads but 2 of the younger siblings could share a dad. The other daughter clearly has a different father and its obvious none of then share the same father as the adopted daughter. I found it very interesting, and rude, that the other daughter said she wasnt surprised to find out she had a surprise sibling.... Had her mom never mentioned her before????

[@mashadasha]

you can tell the mother and adopted daughter are jewish... and then the boy in the yellow shirt has a different father than everyone else. The mixed race girl in all black may or may not have the same dad as the boy whos seated in the middle on the couch. Looks like they all share different fathers, hence why the girl said she wasn't shocked that her mother had a daughter that was put up for adoption.

[@kpaterson9717]

Kim Surratt they're teenagers on TV, not easy. I think they'll all be good

[@ShebrewQueen]

Kim Surratt agreed

[@kpaterson9717]

I could have maybe met my birth mother but didn't want to hurt my adoptive mother. When I was pregnant I started to look for her, she had passed a month previous. This story is wonderful and I wish them all the happiness in the world. They're all so beautiful too

[@thereseward7852]

K Paterson Some people have found birth parents from DNA tests like 23andMe. May your journey to finding you birth family bring goodness in your life.

[@HVS-gk7oo]

It is never wrong wanting to know your birth family. Totally normal. If you cannot live with that, you should not adopt.

[@Godiswatching957]

That’s why you shouldn’t have waited.

[@22lyric]

@@Godiswatching957 have you ever heard the saying "if it goes without saying, don't say it"?

[@nafuregal1288]

Birth mother and daughter look alike, both beautiful and sweet! Too bad other daughter seems envious. Hope she comes around and sees that she is blessed to now have a classy, awesome older sister w her act together, who would would cherish a nice relationship w her . Best wishes!

[@M.j.7]

I was shocked by her response! And she was too eager to grab the mic too 😢

[@jen_gem]

Yeah it’s was kind of weird…maybe she is just young and not matured yet. It’s hard for me to tell age especially with makeup.

[@techiguy4188]

oh i thought may be i only felt that her sister looks envious but after reading your comment, it confirms my thoughts about her sister.

[@WVgrl59]

It could be because she was the only girl, and now she will have to share the limelight. As an adopted female with a twin brother, I found my natural mother's family after I became an adult. I found that it wasn't as rosy as I thought it would be. They are often different from you, or you are different from them. But I found my natural mother's side relatives to be very rough and coarse, so I was glad that I was adopted on my natural father's side, who was friends with my adoptive father when they met signing up for the Korean War. Although both sides came from farming, my father's side seemed to be more educated. Both sides were religious, but my natural mother's siblings could be fanatical. I was glad that I was adopted by whom I was adopted because they were the only ones that adopted both of us, not adopt one or the other as some wanted, were well-balanced, and never referred to as adopted. ❤

[@Spwilkey1]

well the siblings were a disappointment ..

[@khazms]

Not really.. It's not like they should be crying or anything. They've known about it for a while now.

[@faisal1979m]

They need time to adjust it’s a huge thing for them

[@darylharvey2865]

I agree. Daughter throwing shade on Mom @ 7:40

[@eagillum]

They're too young to fully appreciate it.

[@rhondafoster6122]

Yeah the daughter didn't sound too happy lol....well I'm the only girl ....not anymore sweetie 🤣

[@moonnuchamling9875]

The daughter given for adoption looks so beautiful like her mum who is fit and fine than her jealous, shady sibling. I would have gI'ven my newly found sister a big hug and cried with happiness, joy if I was in her place. The adoptive parents did great job in raising her so well. God bless her and her new life

[@poppykok5]

As an adoptive Mother myself, stories like this truly capture my very HEART...

[@paulagratefulnoend9683]

You are very beautiful to say that. As an adoptee we love our adoptive parents and feel guilty for our wondering about birth parents. God Bless you

[@poppykok5]

Paula, God bless you & your family...I've always assured my son (adopted from S.East Asia as a toddler, & is now 31-years-old) that if he ever, EVER was curious & interested in meeting his birth Mother & half sister, it wouldn't hurt my feelings whatsoever...That I would help him all the way, & be genuinely happy for him....Hugs from Cincinnati...Poppy

[@KristinAndre1717]

Ty for adopting , my husband is adopted ♥️♥️♥️☝️☝️☝️God bless U

[@lucianafitch]

The other daughter...ugh....bad attitude. Poor girl, just found out it’s not always fun to have siblings!

[@sundayesisio6280]

Lol

[@torizirdo3250]

😂

[@TheGummybears101]

Yeah the other daughter seemed stuck up.

[@newdy_1129]

I know right my friend which is meribeths son said she was mean

[@remo900rr]

I don't know what you watched

[@pirulin213]

she did good in giving her on adoption, her parents did a great job raising her. not like her biological mother, look at the disrespectful offsprings she raised

[@cluvsonj]

One can't judge them based on this small bit where they appear and the two sons didn't even get to speak but were smiling so I don't think they were disrespectful.

[@meshayasar3805]

Well said pathie vez, your observation is to the point. The trios needn’t to say anything, their body language is so disrespectful and didn’t care for the reunion.

[@kimkeel3771]

Pathie VEZ they don't seem disrespectful at all. The boys seem happy. it's just a big deal for it to be put out there like that in front of millions of viewers they're probably already offset because they're live on television as it is and then all this is overwhelming to them I'm sure

[@oliverkindole6045]

You commented well!

[@onthehill3381]

It’s a shocker to know there is a sibling you didn’t know about. I wasn’t happy that my mom just blurted it out one day. Especially because she berated me when I had my son out of wedlock and she had done the same.

[@Lucile-q6g]

I'm not going to judge on the sister's response, Just happy for the mother and daughter connect.

[@techiguy4188]

Yeah i also felt that her sister response was quite cold. But i am happy that she is meeting with her real mother.

[@henna696]

It should have been a private meeting.

[@khazms]

Well, that was THEIR decision.. If you saw those texts it showed they were both excited to be on GMA and that they wanted the memory of their meeting to be on TV.

[@respecthewoman]

Yeah, so strange having them meet like that, everyone seems so uncomfortable except for he daugther and mom

[@wendyfiolek5914]

Completely agree. Not something that should have happened on national tv. Should have definitely been a private meeting.

[@vokalyzz5322]

I said the same thing

[@lisamj]

I agree. Seeing this, I'm glad mine was. I met my birthmother in 1995. Boy, what a true nightmare.

[@shannonwright8270]

So amazing to be able to meet your birth mom and to meet your siblings. Your birth mom to meet her grandkids. I'm crying right now.

[@lizaw.7313]

Wow, those bio siblings look like they are not comfortable being there, jealous much?

[@jackiemcgowan9899]

I think it is a hard situation and on national tv

[@MBsmiley]

Probably not comfortable being on camera and being in the spot light, was maybe shy

[@thehoneyeffect]

They are on international tv

[@joejoe1997]

These comments are killing me .. lol 😂.. I would have to agree the sister seems just a little cold.. Hopefully it was just nervousness .. 😆😜👍🏾

[@joanbeaubian7837]

The siblings were not rude..they look bewildered. Like: what is happening? The adopted girl and her family look just like the birth mother, especially her little girl. I would like an update.

[@marymcnamara597]

Joan beaubian it’s remarkable how alike daughter and her daughter look like the mother. The other children look nothing like their mum, which must be mind-blowing

[@newdy_1129]

Hey Joan i can give you a update i go to school with her son they are doing really really good and they are in a good place

[@rileyhall7777]

This was so emotional...they were very brave to shate this with the public

[@watrgrl2]

I get the feeling this mom has had several husbands by the look of her sons and daughter. And the comment the second daughter made about “not really being surprised” to find out she had another sibling kinda seems to infer that mom gets around.

[@flow7803]

watrgrl2... She had Meribeth 1st, so she had already told her kids about her. That is why her daughter was not suprised. Aside from Meribeth, she only has the 3 kids and they all have the same exact father. Nothing about that implies that she gets around. Wow!

[@melvawages7143]

yes the other 3 looks alike. They had the same father.

[@jackiemcgowan9899]

My kids look different one with curly blond hair and blue eyes. The other one brown hair straight and brown eyes.

[@colsomemiah6095]

That was revealing; especially since it was spontaneous: you're right!!!! I'd be stunned speechless if I were in the situation: sister seemed remote, distant, and certainly no familial. Kudos to the beautiful adoptive Mom!

[@spartanumismatics8165]

I could see that too

[@techiguy4188]

The granddaughter looks same like grandma, its amazing.

[@blueangel2642]

I am a very private person so I don't like to share my intimate moments with strangers! This reunion should not have been in front of camera. That's just me though. I respect their decision!

[@malina1239]

They look like twins 😊

[@sundayesisio6280]

Malina 123 Awwww

[@daisyrivera3053]

I wonder how the other daughter really felt ,she looked little shady to me just my opinion.

[@user-qj4xp9sr3l]

daisy rivera lol right! she was pretty rude with her response. All the kids looked like they didnt care.

[@BitterBetty76]

I agree. Rude and nonchalant.

[@stefincanada]

it might be overwhelming for them or they are not comfortable with being on tv. they are teenagers so not sure how they would react

[@annewalker9221]

Stef In Canada true. Good and kind point.

[@tammym7940]

I agree . She seems kinda rude and unkind. Maybe she didn't know what to say and it came out cold like that? I hope it all gives them a chance to become close family. After all the first daughter is the oldest so maybe that intimidates some of the family. They are all old enough that they know how they should act.

[@Lordismyshepered]

Regardless of the situation , I will never let go of my own children. I would have given up the siblings instead. Looks like the adopted one is way more educated & raised with a real good familyp

[@ladedalounge]

She is beautiful, she looks just like her mother! Wow, beautiful....

[@sundayesisio6280]

LaLa Johnson correct

[@teresafraser3049]

It is clearly evident that this reunion was difficult for each and everyone of these family members which is to be expected especially on National TV! It's wonderful to see that they were all there together wether some had hesitancy to do so But....they all banned together regardless which I call a great support system amongst people whom have never met one another 💞

[@Rose-gv9ff]

The sibling wasn’t acting shady. At first it seemed like it, but she was really shy and didn’t know how to express her feelings. I’m sure they are excited inside.

[@cosettelaplante699]

This was no doubt overwhelming for the siblings. The daughter grew up as the only girl in the family. The siblings aren't very old. So probably overwhelming adding the grandchildren to the mix in addition to the sister... dividing mom's attention even more. On another note, both daughters do look like the mom, just representing different race from each other. Hopefully, this all works out. It will be interesting to see an update after a year.

[@Probity100]

So heartwarming, beautiful and made me feel lovely emotions. Thank you GMA for making this happen 🥰😍❤️❤️❤️

[@marybaker8582]

Of course the siblings are acting uneasy. They just met someone who is family but is also a stranger. They are reacting normally.

[@lolwr4566]

Exactly

[@ettabowers6409]

i actually met my biological siblings. and i get it, it might be uneasy because it was and is still to this day after meeting them about 3 years ago now. i had the same off kind of feeling at first. but i feel as though the sister took it a little too far with the hand gestures and the disrespectful attitude. idk about anyone else but i wouldn’t act that way initially meeting a biological sibling. i would want them to have a good first impression and hope we could grow together or not together all depending on how we feel about each other. but there was no need for the “idc” kind of attitude i felt she was displaying.

[@brandydicureia1174]

They should have been seated I was so distracted by Mike and Robin dwarfing this girl. They looked Amazonian

[@maddiejohnson5881]

I’m 17 and pregnant. I want to consider everything to give my baby the best life. I’m not with the father and I’ve always wanted my kids to have a mom and a dad. My mom was 20 when she had me and she had a family ready to take me home, but she kept me. I use to cry about that bc I rather struggle with my mom than live with some strangers. And videos like this and my own personal experience makes me not want to consider alternatives

[@maryhalterman4553]

Think long and hard about your decision. I want you to know what a beautiful gift our 2 children are. We have 1 biological grandson and 1 adopted granddaughter. I love them both equally. Adoption is a wonderful thing. I feel so very very blessed. You are still very young, but everyone is different.

[@BGr8ful4all]

Maddie Johnson I had two children before my 20th birthday. Although two of my siblings were adopted, and I love them to pieces, I could not separate my life and my childrens. So I kept them both. They were 14 1/2 months apart. I struggled financially, as I was a single parent for many years. But I told them I love them every day, and used way more positive reinforcement, then negative. I held high standards for them, and encourage them, telling them the only limitations they had were the ones they put on themselves. I also told them, to find their passion, as they could be anything they wanted to be. My oldest son ended up becoming a cardiologist, and is happily married with three beautiful children. And my oldest daughter, is active-duty Air Force, 19 years in. She is happily married, with a wonderful stepson, and two children of her own. And my children made my job look easy! I am so proud of who my babies became, as they always were my pride and joy. It wasn’t easy, but it was worth every moment! Nothing in my life (after God our Father and His precious son) is or was more important, then being able to love my children, and tell them so, every day. I’ve been very blessed. Know that the most important gift you could give your children is the gift of life. They deserve that! ❤️🙏

[@DarioR900]

Praying for you. I am sure you will raise your baby with love

[@AmalSaidi123]

Update?

[@bladegriggs4090]

Update? @Maddie Johnson

[@respecthewoman]

just felt so difficult to watch mainly because the interviewers seemed a bit off

[@rachellebrown9701]

2017/Nothing like family, nothing like learning your True Identity, I’m so happy for you all, God Bless

[@sheridandunne7544]

SHADDDDY!!! SIS was not feeling it lmaooo

[@Ariel_dorsey]

Adoption is such a blessing. Love to hear stories like this!

[@sundayesisio6280]

Ariel Dorsey absolutely, but hope you’re not one 😊😊

[@jankufner3321]

Until you are in their shoes, it’s hard to know how you would react. I don’t think tv is the best way to do it.

[@godisforallnevergiveup9245]

Siblings looks like they are not happy to meet her but the adopted never loose anything she have her amazing family too period

[@valiant1278]

Mom dressed like daughter and daughter dressed like mom😂😂

[@kizzycoleman6343]

that "fancy" looking sister is not genuine at all...

[@ingridleacock2070]

Mum is quite bubbly and looks good. Everyone doesn't show emotions in the same way... so just hope everything works out fine for them... saying she was the only girl might have made her feel special... but hope she'll be able to accept her sister who's beautiful inside and out... let's not be judgemental too quickly.

[@aimeechapman5780]

Beautiful story. But everyone is so judgmental of the siblings we don't know why they were acting that way.

[@ruru6881]

For any reason , their attitudes was wrong . No body cares about reasons , the poor girl was given away ,while these three ,specially that girl with attitude were spoiled to death .

[@ralphascariot105]

Wow Thank you GMA to facilitate this wonderful families reunion. I went through a reunion fo my own 25 years ago, Im truly blessed with my son and his beautiful family. AMEN !!! Grateful DAD and PAPA back in Pennsylvania

[@yayahale9971]

After watching this a few times in a row, the younger sister points to how cute the little kids are. She shakes her head in agreement with how the results came through testing and she claps with everyone. She simply said, “I wasn’t that surprised”, but then she laughs a nervous laugh as if she was making a joke at mom. I don’t think she tries to be jealous but at first watch it sure came off that way. She’s young and nervous but seems excited about the niece and nephews! I don’t think she’s jealous. Watch it again!

[@monteq34]

Ummmm the hosts look like giants.

[@pollacksharman0147]

Hello how are you doing 😊😊😊

[@jlnriddick]

Holy Molly... who would ever want to do that on TV?!!

[@AmuRa606]

my parents divorced when my bio mother was 6 months pregnant with me, 3 months after i was born my bio mother took me to my father, he had married someone else that i grew up thinking was my mother, all the adults in the family knew I didnt, my bio mother used to come around the family an saw me when i was little but wasnt told, i only thought she was the mother of my older sister that i also same father with so imagine thinking she was my half sister all along until i was 10 i find all this out, no one sat me down to talk to me about it, or make me understand, like as if they didnt think it was important, i found out from strangers, the reasons were so immature i felt like my time was wasted in this world to be born, im an adult now with my own kids now i dont talk to the family involved i lost trust with the whole family really, and kept to myself since, i talk to my father once in a while we live in different countries, so i dont see them at all, and i have no desire for anything else with any of them

[@shahadald3291]

Thank God she was adopted. I mean she is so nice and authentic and down to earth, her mom is an actress and let me not start commenting on the sister... or else I won’t stop

[@stinabo77]

The sister's comment and reaction (?).... Didn't seem too excited but hopefully it was just because it felt surreal.

[@pirulin213]

the way the siblings acted are not justified from being “TEENAGERS” hell i know younger teens that are respectful. these siblings come from a non respectful household. you can also read the biological moms expressions she is not genuine. and their attire.

[@lavenuecc2114]

Yeah, I agree. My 17 year old nephew has one of the most genuine and empathetic souls ever. Being a teenager doesn't justify it. I will say it's possible they had a hard life and are put off by the situation or maybe nervous though. Idk

[@jacquelinecargill4017]

I am so happy that this mom and daughter are reunited. The other sister appears to be jealous and her behavior is unimpressive.

[@victorakandu9419]

I can't stop shedding tears!

[@candiceemack]

I mean just wow the daughter said “I mean I wasn’t surprised” her whole body language says I could care less. She’s probably mad she has a Caucasian sibling and the brothers mannerisms also spoke volumes. They were almost annoyed with this.

[@sandradrumm5803]

Spitting image of mom. God bless

[@njamiso2]

Mama looks great!

[@marthemorais7636]

Tears are flowing ..... blessings to this family finally reunited

[@mercedeshendrickson8840]

How blessed ! LORD Bless them All !

[@julietterebekale8207]

I think we should give them time for suche a big change. I hope they'll be okay.

[@patminard2015]

Very touching program. As usual, very professional and respectful to the guests. I love the team who presents these stories. Thank you!

[@aderfigueroa]

I was watching a video on how to change my car transmission oil and KZbin suggested this video.. what happened KZbin..

[@meanahbrown3333]

Such a sweet conservative looking girl, you can tell her bio mom is a lot less reserved, dress is very tight on the backside. Siblings seem like they are not phased so I'm guessing they've seen a bit of moms wild side...💜 wish them all the best.

[@nafuregal1288]

Birth mom seems so sweet, loving and genuine, though. Ok so dress a little snug for her age, but great hair and figure. Reminds me of a cute, little Italian lady in looks and snazzy style. She just seems like an enthusiastic, nurturing mom who also wants to be a loving grandma.

[@lavenuecc2114]

It's just geographical style. Her mom is from New Orleans. The girl was probably raised in a smaller country town.

[@scrappypooh1515]

Wow! I hope the best for all of them..but the daughter with the dark hair seemed to insult the mother and the first born daughter..plus she seemed jealous , cold and self centered. The adoptive parents have nothing to worry about.

[@annward4149]

I wish them many yrs of happiness.

[@mayagene6282]

Mommas genes are STRONG the kids all look like eachother 😢❤

[@marleelucas6685]

Her granddaughter look so much like her!!

[@jonathancineus6424]

Morticia Cruella DeSister is not happy with having another girl take away from her spoiled brat spotlight.

[@patriciaferrini8652]

She is maybe jealous

[@vickistine9388]

Loved your description!! LOLOLOLOL

[@celestewilson9139]

Amazing! We adopted our son at birth, 17 year old mom.

[@lauram7536]

She looks so much like her mother

[@victorlloyd5271]

It is an interesting story. I have a different story concerning an adopted daughter. My first wife and I adopted a daughter when she was eight months old. As it turned out, and quite by error, my wife and I learned the identity of the birth mother. When our daughter turned twenty-one we told her that we knew who her birth mother was and we would be happy to help find her if that is what our daughter wanted. Our daughter took a couple of days to think about it, but then she got back to us and said she was just not interested.

[@jesusisalwayshome5658]

She was happy just being your daughter she needed nothing else. GOD BE WITH ALL OF YOU.

[@raffymedalla277]

Wonderful, bringing families together.

[@specialty_k]

I'm glad this story has a happy ending.

[@maryhalterman4553]

@Kani Fuker well it isn't over yet.

[@hblock8361]

The siblings didnt look happy

[@aloisemason3044]

What an inspirational feeling..thank you

[@maddyt3137]

They look so much alike!

[@myabbayah9092]

They look so much alike. Im happy they mt each other thats hard.

[@leesher1845]

Heartbreaking and sweet.

[@oraldinepoellnitz4475]

Their posture is the same. Very amazing sweet.

[@nancyhoward7005]

Beautiful family

[@marybaker8582]

your adoptive parents are the people who raised you, who took care of you when you were sick... they did everything that matters about being a parent... that is where you belong.

[@dawnandy7777]

I am an adoptive mother. I love my kids, and vice versa. But the world has to understand, adoption is ALWAYS a tragedy for the child. Or at least the circumstances that result in the need for an adoption. Adopted people rarely know how to find the words to express this tragedy and may come across clumsy. As far as I'm concerned, you just can't have enough people love you in this world. I hope her family is simply larger. Her adoptive parents will always have a loving relationship with her, even if she connects with her biological relatives.

[@jenfren723]

mary baker you don't always connect with your adoptive family. That sense of belonging isn't always present. So, yes, sometimes they search for more!

[@maryhalterman4553]

@beispielsweise weise oh my goodness. In no way is adoption like an animal shelter. And we did not adopt our children so we could have someone take care of us in our old age. My father was in a nursing home for a few years before he died. Physically we couldn't care for him. Plus he was an alcoholic and very verbally and emotional abusive. We went to visit often. We made sure he had the best care. Made sure he had the food fixed for him as required. Don't knock adoption nor finding birth family nor nursing homes. Thank God for everything.

[@JazzoRenee]

You don't get to tell her where she belongs. Your privilege doesn't go that far.

[@maryhalterman4553]

@@JazzoRenee I don't even know what you mean by this.

[@godisforallnevergiveup9245]

Such beautiful woman right there the daughter

[@peggyclio1199]

one boy looks like the granmother!

[@TotallyTyra]

I'm so happy for them ❤️

[@steevadams1750]

Wow... the teenage daughters comment!! How rude!

[@bellagrace9812]

What a beautiful moment and dream come true for all. If only the news would report more heartwarming stories like this.

[@suzyvance7328]

"given up" is harsh. How about from now now, "placed for adoption"

[@MegaDeansy]

2 stunningly beautiful ladies !

[@ShebrewQueen]

That female sibling is nasty. Should have left her home or took the morning after pill. I hate her attitude.

[@khazms]

How is she nasty because she wasn't emotional? It's their first meeting but they've known about her for a while. That is a normal reaction. Maybe she's just too shy to show emotion, you don't know them, so why judge them?

[@wendyfiolek5914]

The sibling wasn’t nasty at all. It’s a weird situation all meeting for the first time on national tv. I’m sure it felt very awkward.

[@hana777amanuel]

I hate YOUR attitude. Ms Queen

[@DesertRose76]

I'm crying, you're crying, we are ALL crying!! 🤗❤

[@hblock8361]

Her new siblings aint

[@tierrab0929]

They are BEAUTIFUL

[@nancyhoward1917]

31 years. Blessings

[@edmusicx]

the adopted woman is well better raised than the other children :) she should be happy to be raised by her adopted parents

[@juancarlosmontes]

Well said. Now that she knows, she can get on with her life, loving all of them, but loving and appreciating her adoptive parents even more.

[@arispemissy5500]

Glad they got to meet finally a happy story

[@romainejayne1811]

Poor thing because her siblings acted horribly standoffish and jealous. I hope they don't make her regret meeting them...The sibling Sister was cold as ice. What a shame.

[@briannadaylon90]

I thought the same thing as well

[@Jessarene83]

They should never do closed adoptions.

[@sundayesisio6280]

Martie Mcclanahan why?

[@GD-xc4wg]

I so understand her. Knowing who you look like, just this. Knowing why? What is the very reason, wjat can even be a good reason to abandonned your Baby child (your blessing) to someone you dont even know... it is hard. Even when you meet your bio parents , it takes healing and time.

[@robinb9885]

I was taken back on how the woman who gave up her daughter other children reacted. I rewatch when the two met and hugged and the siblings sitting in the background responded. Could not tell if they were happy for reunion or not. And the sisters comment was less than warm and confusing.

[@amrutkukreja999]

This show is my favorite watching from India 🇮🇳 🙏😀Respect team GMA