I was born in Providence Hospital Washington DC while my mother was at St Ann’s Infant and Maternity Home in Washington DC. I was born in 1952. Searched for decades. Found birth mother this year. She passed in 1991. No idea who father was. She never revealed him. It was not as exciting as I believed. Made me love my adoptive parents even more. The sacrifices are remarkable. My adoptive parents were real parents. Up at night, to school to meet teachers, to dances to create and help. Ultimately when I was divorced they stood with me to protect my kids. They did not die until they were sure I could stand on my own. What a remarkable love story.
@susanmoorhead8762 Жыл бұрын
You have been very lucky. I would think that anyone who wants a child enough to adopt a baby would be the best parent that he or she could be the best parent possible. I’m glad you came away feeling grateful to your (adoptive)parents. They were in every way your loving parents. Some differences in blood DNA are meaningless.
@yvonne864610 ай бұрын
I was born at the same hospital!
@carolgoergens92756 ай бұрын
My first boyfriends mother worked at st Ann’s I’ll never forget her telling me about all the kids and babies
@marciacooper65626 ай бұрын
Why did they leave their babies? They were poor and had no money and no family to support them. They left them hoping that they would be found and have a better life . These adults take this act as a personal insult. Money, they had no money. Many adoptees really believe that if they knew their bio parents, then all their problems would be solved. It was for financial reasons. Economics!
@cindiemoore2530 Жыл бұрын
The fact that they reveal uncomfortable or unexpected results off camera says so much about the integrity of this series.
@QueenJayJackson Жыл бұрын
I agree. I appreciate that aspect the most in the show. Shows that they are doing this for the love of it to help people and not just a dope idea for a TV show.
@sarahclarkwood69666 ай бұрын
Poppoplllllllllllllllllllllll😅lllllllll Play a m😮 42:59 😢 😮😅:20
@rosadallago95432 жыл бұрын
In an era of dark disrespectful TV, the people working on this show are a bright light. This is how it should be.
@beaglerescue52813 ай бұрын
Exactly-why do we accept dark programming. Turn it off. Reject what they’re serving up. Support love, peace and joyful programs.
@bluevalley8226 күн бұрын
What is dark programming?
@arlettedumais57762 жыл бұрын
My great grandfather was left at the doorstep of a couple who were childless. I adored him and my great grandmother, they were wonderful, kind, and loving people. A few years ago a visitorr in my home noticed their photo and when I explained who they were, he looked puzzled and said, "but he's black! I was stunned. I've walked by that photo countless times, I've held it in my hands and close to my heart. In all that time (and in all my memories of him) I never saw that he was black. All I ever saw was the color of love. We know nothing of his origin. He was born in the late 1800's in (European) Portugal, in an area that was all white. Was he abandoned because of his skin color? We don't know and it doesn't matter. I was a little girl when he passed and I still miss that sweet, gentle man. He will always be in my heart. ❤😥❤
@Larry-wz1xj Жыл бұрын
Hello Arlette, how are you doing today i hope everything is fine with you?
@jt.s.74183 жыл бұрын
Although they are all mature adults, I can't help but see them as babies who are crying out for their mothers😭. Thank you for helping them feel connected and hopeful
@gentleeyes3 жыл бұрын
I love how respectful they are. It doesn't seem exploitative. Beautiful show.
@kevinkammueller75532 жыл бұрын
editing
@rozmatney6212 Жыл бұрын
Oh o
@realcanadiangirl643 жыл бұрын
As an adoptee who found my married birth parents and two younger siblings as well as huge Italian extended family who embraced me I still cry during every single episode
@steph71393 жыл бұрын
I hope you don’t mind me asking, but do you hold any anger or frustration towards them?
@cub122 жыл бұрын
You’re unapologetically human!
@peacelove7706 Жыл бұрын
I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
@murdahmammiez Жыл бұрын
@@steph7139 doesnt sound like she does
@selflovediva Жыл бұрын
Same girl!
@deeblakley74224 жыл бұрын
I love that Davina and Nicky are both compassionate enough to get on their knees on the floor to hug someone who is crying their eyes out.
@retroreceptionist75712 жыл бұрын
Nicky was adopted himself so he can really relate
@gotlandia15882 жыл бұрын
Davina Mcall was raised by her grandparents.
@Crazybird-3 Жыл бұрын
My heart bleeds for all of them. I came from loving parents who had 8 children and were together for almost 60 years befor my dad passed. It is hard to imagine what kind of pain these people go through ,the not knowing their parents or siblings . I pray that each one of them may find out who their parents are and any blood kin they may have. I also had a baby at 16 but thank God I had a family that when I told my father at 7 months pregnant ,he asked what I wanted to do? He and my mom would support me no matter what. I said I wanted to keep her and his reply was Thank God as I couldn't handle having a grandchild in this world and not knowing them or where they were. I didn't realize how lucky I was then. My siblings don't always get along with each other after my parents passed. This show has made me realize that we need to be thankful for each other and having each other. I pray each one of these people will find their family and that they will welcome them with open arms.
@ReallyJillRogoff Жыл бұрын
Amen.
@KSMO1031 Жыл бұрын
I can't imagine finding out that you were abandoned yet your mother kept children older and younger than you. Very sad.
@cdnest5 жыл бұрын
I love how calmly and slowly all information is given. The brain has the opportunity to absorb and internalize the information first. If you were to tell everything much faster, the people concerned would probably not be able to oversee everything. I love this show!
@donnafavors79513 жыл бұрын
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@Emerelle033 жыл бұрын
Yup, same. I actually went so far as to search for papers when I was alone in the house. I was only a child then. Sad, isnt it? :(
@maryhollingsworth28562 жыл бұрын
Kim seems very Loving
@donwilson95622 жыл бұрын
@@donnafavors7951 yuk and
@labber3 жыл бұрын
i love that they dont show their reaction when they tell them that their mothers have died. that is diginity in media. cant imagine that in US television. every tear has to be exploided there.
@msinvincible20002 жыл бұрын
This made me cry! I'm happy Karen found her half-siblings, and they are all so welcoming and kind
@annamarielewis70783 жыл бұрын
When I was a child, I prayed every night that my real parents would come for me. I really hoped I was adopted because my family was so difficult. I wasn’t, but still wishing for a family that I liked and that liked me.💜💜💜
@TaT420X2 жыл бұрын
I can relate.
@KaySan6662 жыл бұрын
i am sorry that you have /or had to deal with toxic family. Please don't ever think that you have to keep people that are harmfull to your health (mental or physical) need to be kept around because they are "faaaaaaaamily".
@ladycake1515 Жыл бұрын
Same with me. I thought I was the only one who felt like that
@peggyleroyandrew7914 Жыл бұрын
Same. I never felt like part of my family. There is a real disconnect. Only my mom made me feel wanted
@acquedottipark9997 Жыл бұрын
I know a man, when he was a child, he thought his real parents were extraterrestrial. I don't know why just this kind of unusual udea. Maybe because he was fond of sci fiction tv series. Anyway, not just he imagined his parents were not his true family, but also true parents were extraterrestrial.
@JC-zk2bc3 жыл бұрын
I hope the people that agree to be tested, share info, pictures etc understand what a huge gift theyre giving - just by being willing to be involved. It's so beautiful when the foundlings get answers ❤
@lindawasmer97374 жыл бұрын
UK version of Long Lost Family is so much better than the USA version. Keep up the good work.
@katalinas92643 жыл бұрын
That's debatable.
@susanhowe1633 жыл бұрын
IS THIS REALLY STILL GOING IN AUSTRALIA? I ALSO LOVE THE AUSTRALIAN VERSION MUCH MORE THAN THE U.S. ONE. IT'S MORE INFORMATIONAL AND TRULY LOVING.
@intissarabboud41733 жыл бұрын
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@nisaba57523 жыл бұрын
Why? Why is the UK, US or Australian version "so much" better? Details, please?
@sarahbyd3 жыл бұрын
The US version is much more exploitive. The style is much like other American “reality TV”. I prefer the UK version.
@mecredi732 жыл бұрын
I couldn't even begin to imagine what it would be like to find out that your mother had a child before you AND after you and kept them but didn't keep you...How absolutely heartbreaking. Poor Karen.
@Sonnetshine Жыл бұрын
Abandoning Karen may have been so painful, her mother might not have been able to give up a child again. So hard to not know why.
@landang7906 Жыл бұрын
I heard "his wife was not your mother 23:06 so Karen was the result of an affair and Karen's father didn't know about her because he was not told. Maybe not an affair, just a one night stand. Just guessing.
@hensonlaura Жыл бұрын
@@Sonnetshine I thought that too. Having gone through hell once, how could she face it again by losing another one?
@susanmoorhead8762 Жыл бұрын
I do think it must be painful to Karen as being the only one given away. But trying to get into what her mother was thinking is impossible. She was overwhelmed. Clearly sexually active, and I’m not criticizing her. I guess birth control wasn’t available then. Women continue to get pregnant when they aren’t married. It’s such a more secure situation when there is a husband around. Even if it doesn’t last. It’s always the women who have to figure things out because the consequences are ours, good or bad. I must say that seeing these programs makes me very grateful that I grew up in a complete family. If I had been adopted, I’m not sure I would want to know. People do say that they feel different if they have siblings who look alike, but not like you do. Complicated.
@sassytbc79239 ай бұрын
It’s hard to understand and live with. I was adopted about 24 hrs after I was born. The woman who gave birth to me had 12 Children before me, and gave All of them up for adoption. I was baby #13…and she was only 38 when I was born.
@samoday29923 жыл бұрын
I understand this . My dad was adopted by his grandmother and his mum disappeared . It really had an affect on my dad it was so sad as his grandmother died when he was 14 and he had no one and had lived in abject poverty his whole life . For years I resented my grandmother after my dad passed away and none of his family was at his funeral (they had all but disappeared ) I decided to search for his mum and dad . Turned out his mum had died in 1980 and his dad had also passed . It turned out that his dad was in a Japanese POW camp in 1942-44 and his mum thought he had died in the war . In those days a single mother was seen as a sin even though he was fighting for his country .... the shame was too much for her and she gave up my dad . So sad what happened in those days .
The young girl who found him sure doesn't look old enough to be that girl, she certainly held up well. God blessed for saving the baby.
@joanfischer18192 жыл бұрын
One of the best I’ve watched. I can’t begin to imagine what these foundlings go through but admire them for their ability to forgive.
@Larry-wz1xj Жыл бұрын
Hello Joan how are you doing today i hope you enjoyed watching this video?
@elvmn12000 Жыл бұрын
I woke up early this morning to the sound of this with my earphone on my left ear. I'd fallen asleep watching something tidal different themed. Last night I'd learned that my great niece and nephew were placed into Children Protective Service AGAIN. Last time we took them in while the parent went to rehab and counseling but sadly parents fell back into drugs. My husband and I both married men in our late 50s and early 60s took our great niece and nephew in but we aren't at an age to keep raising children. It breaks are heart for those babies there only 2 and 3 years of age. This is a sign that it should be the children should be cared for by another family. Tristan and Kailani we love you and hope we're still alive to see you another time in our lives. ❤️
@ontime34623 жыл бұрын
I love this series. And it's even more special with the aid of DNA. Caught myself crying a few times today. Hope these folks find lots of peace.
@Margaretcs01033 жыл бұрын
My grandfather was left in a basket at a church in Italy in 1896……we know nothing of our history beyond him.
@shrisheel2 жыл бұрын
These children were given the last name Esposito.
@John1925T Жыл бұрын
What about mamamia and spaghetti.
@dd88lim5 жыл бұрын
Im so so happy to know Alley has finally found her half siblings after all these years of searching. I hope more foundlings will find their biological families through DNA match. THANK YOU once again for uploading the last of episode of LLF 2019. I shall be eagerly waiting for more good news of families uniting next year!!
@Fluffimuff3 жыл бұрын
When that sweet woman said, "It's almost like... I'm worthy of someone meeting me." 😢
@MactanLady3 жыл бұрын
That words made my ❤️ sank
@lucillehand33663 жыл бұрын
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@janissmoothlistarrington88803 жыл бұрын
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@rosemaryhartly2138 Жыл бұрын
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@beckyallen2 Жыл бұрын
@@MactanLady 43:38 43:36
@lanebashford39823 жыл бұрын
My heart breaks for these foundlings. I wish them all the luck in the world on their journey to discovery of their birth families. God Bless them all.
@thelucidarchitect6362 Жыл бұрын
Alley is my aunt. She is an awesome person and I love her and her family to death!
@madelineevans128 Жыл бұрын
Her story was very sad. I'm glad she has a sister. I can't imagine the grandparents would have been thrilled to take in their unmarried daughter's 4th child to yet another man. I hope this lady finds peace and happiness.
@sassytbc79239 ай бұрын
She is a beautiful lady.
@joanhenschel35113 ай бұрын
You're so blessed to have Alley in your life! May you still enjoy many good, kind years as family.
@teresagardner2844 Жыл бұрын
I think DNA is the most amazing thing that has come into our generation to help solve so many things like these mysteries for these children that deserve to know the truth and solve crimes. Thank you DNA ❤️ as I always say…. The truth always comes out. My husband was adopted and we found the mother unfortunately she did not want any contact (so we respect that) I believe that is bc she had another child even though she never married. I hope one day in the future my husband has an opportunity to meet his brother that 4 years younger than him (almost exactly to the day)…. We at least have contact with his birth moms brother (only) but his birth mom does not know.
@markr.devereux3385 Жыл бұрын
Im born&raised in SAN DIEGO . POOR graham the UK seems a world away from soCal. Another amazing episode of reuniting family members. Love Davina and NICKY
@ytcarol3 жыл бұрын
My son's wife was a foundling and adopted by a loving couple. Recently through DNA she found two half siblings, and that she is Colombian. Her mother won't meet because of her own mother, a strict Catholic, whom she feels would condemn her for being pregnant out of wedlock. But my daughter-in-law is satisfied to have found a sister and brother. My own son was adopted and learned who his family is too but is afraid his mother may not want to know him. Maybe in time he will reach out, but he's 43 and time is passing. These are hard choices.
@jeanettekent6671 Жыл бұрын
Perhaps he can get someone to see his mother on his behalf. I think that this is a very wise step, just in case she doesn't want to meet him. It would be as if he had been rejected twice. Then that person could tactfully approach his mum and find out if she wants to see him. Even if she doesn't, she might be prepared to give the person that visits her, some if the information that the man wants, even if it's just a photo. It must be heartbreaking to go through this, both for the mum and for her son. Hoping that they are able to reconnect. He could perhaps send a letter with the go-between person and explain that he has forgoven her and lerhaps she will feel moved to see him, especially if he sends a photo with the letter. 😢
@NewEngland721 Жыл бұрын
That’s sad, her mother should ‘grow-up’ and do the right thing. She’s an adult now. Poor excuse
@colleenobrien8212 Жыл бұрын
If a woman gave up a child for adoption, especially for the sake of the child, what does the child, even as an adult, have to forgive. She gave the child life twice. She didn’t abort the baby, she didn’t kill the baby after birth. I think women who give up children for adoption are the bravest, strongest women in the world. It’s an unbelievable sacrifice. My respect to all of these mothers.
@gloriap3659 Жыл бұрын
This episode reminds me of what happens all over. There are cases similar to what happens in the U.S. if they don't want the child, they do have a choice to take the child to the hospital or local police station. Siblings found each other when both were abandoned. No child should suffer this way, neglect is traumatic 😢
@budirahaju95864 жыл бұрын
Full respect to the team who help these people found their identity (thank you to you all) and love to see how they forgive what their parents did to them.. It made me more grateful for what I have 🙏
@Chris-ji4iu4 жыл бұрын
"I promised myself I wouldn't cry." Yeah, right. I'm a Yank, 4,000 miles away and I'm crying.
@jmartinez94334 жыл бұрын
I actually like UK series better than the US series and yes I live in the USA
@sunnylight3344 Жыл бұрын
I know it is painful not knowing your parents and other family members; but that is better than being raised by parents that don't want you! That is what happened to me. Age 4 -6 I prayed daily that God would tell them to put me up for adoption, even if it meant not getting adopted and living in one of those horrible group homes I had seen on tv movies. They were married, and knew their families would shame them for giving away their baby. Having health issues that no one understood made things even worse.I was treated worse than the other kids. I am over 50 and still don't fit in with my birth family. I would have preferred being left somewhere for someone to find me. Seems we all have a difficult life in one way or another. Only children want siblings, children with siblings want to be an only child......
@SculptExpress-gv8jp Жыл бұрын
Same here. And once the parents passed, the rest of the family totally abandoned me despite my effort and sacrifice to be part of them. We were just terribly mismatched. It’s just how Khalil Gibran describes it that children are God’s gift to their parents. Some parents are not deserving of that gift. I have no other explanation.
@AnneQuiet4 жыл бұрын
I'm worthy of someone wanting to meet me...that broke me.
@kristinebailey28044 жыл бұрын
Same ! And she's such a sweet soul !
@ankiking3 жыл бұрын
I saw you comment right after she said that and just thought - yes! She looks amazing for 60!
@ann07ps494 жыл бұрын
I just feel so happy that they survived..many abandoned babies couldn't make it before they were found or even could never be found...
@Emy532 жыл бұрын
It must be devastating for these biological mothers to be exposed, but I wish society was more compassionate about unwed mothers and helped them put their children in a safe place. These women were scared and desperate.
@kristinebailey28044 жыл бұрын
Karen, I think she kept your younger brother because she was still aching from your loss and realized it wasn't a solution. Being an unwed mother in that Era..... totally unfair to the women. Dad walks away unscathed but NOT mom.
@sabgensollen4 жыл бұрын
Kristine, perhaps the dad not even knowing being one.
@ankina863 жыл бұрын
@@sabgensollen I doubt it. He knew as they worked together. He had 4 kids with his wife at that moment and 4 came after Karen so he loved his wife and didn't want to lose her. Maybe he suffered quietly without revealing it to his family, but I doubt he didn't know that he impregnated Karen's mom.
@jq54593 жыл бұрын
PQ10 Bybe, cye
@milly85223 жыл бұрын
I absolutely agree Kristine. First thought that came to mind for me too.
@Beatles02233 жыл бұрын
Glad someone else sees this.
@n8v_willie3 жыл бұрын
I’ve just found this show and I love this so so much! Such an amazing group of people helping other find out who they are. It’s so beautiful!
@lisabutter61812 жыл бұрын
I am so inlove with your way of telling the story. It brings me to tears. I just want to hug them all
@MrsGator7 Жыл бұрын
Im not crying, you’re crying! I found my bio dad by accident on ancestry. We had assumed he had died in Vietnam. For 42 years I had thought another man was my bio father. Until he told me the truth 😳and then we did a dna test. Fast forward 9 years, I did the ancestry test just to find my heritage on my mothers side and there he was. I didn’t think I would feel any type of way for a person I hadn’t known for 50 years. But we all have that innate nature to belong to our blood family.
@elliemae55263 жыл бұрын
i think one of the saddest things about the stories of foundlings, is that so many men weren't given the opportunity to be fathers, and so many men never knew they were fathers💔
@kristinebailey65543 жыл бұрын
In Karen's case her dad was already a father and never had any intentions of being there for her mother, except in bed. and note how her sister is talking to Nicky about their mother and says "I've seen pictures of her." So mom was not there for the kids either. Sad all the way around.
@elizabethelliott31754 жыл бұрын
What a lovely show. I am watching all of these episodes. Thanks so much for uploading!:) xx
@lillianjenkins95662 жыл бұрын
these stories lets me know how much I take for granted their awesome people
@christinescheiner51943 жыл бұрын
Anyone notice how lovely and very real these people are? They are beautiful.
@essentialworld4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great episodes! It's been amazing to watch their journeys. The past can't be reversed, but some answers go a long way to give closure and healing. Heartfelt appreciation to Davina and Nick for being so lovely, compassionate, full of empathy and respectful towards each of them. The research team and production crew have done very well to share these stories, reconnect long lost families and help them make sense of their history. All of you have made a difference to many lives!
@sarahruckdaschel55104 жыл бұрын
“Foundlings”- the name itself is hard...no one makes decisions like this without great fear, desperation &/or mental illness...so much sadness in these stories ...thank God for DNA to help & LLF for telling these stories
@nelsialoraine-smithh73334 жыл бұрын
Foundlings .... Thank God we are not foundlings but known before we are even conceived.... I love this program . It has reminded me to be kind to everyone ... We never know their stories. ... Foundlings.... Hmnnnn
@Ariadne76-k3d4 жыл бұрын
Great selfishness and irresponsibility too.
@muttsrus19193 жыл бұрын
Her birth mom gave her up because she wanted a better life for her, raising a 4 year old alone already. After she gave her up, it broke her heart 💔 and she couldn’t imagine growing through that pain again. She chose to work harder to keep her next baby. Her guilt is so heartfelt through this story. She loved you ALL. I honestly believe that she thought it was best for her and to have a different life. It obviously was something she never got over. Glad they have each other now.
@DeniseMcNe11 ай бұрын
I agree...I'm so glad that the three grown children now have each other.that will help them now find peace
@deliabotha71872 жыл бұрын
These programmes touches my heart and I just so grateful to God that I grew up with my own parents and know my siblings. It was such a privelege that we sometimes take for granted seeing now how easily it could have been different.
@shrutimitaparveensinhmaar98514 жыл бұрын
I feel so much for all these individuals. I love this show. I love the compassion of the presenters.
@Aeriyana1234 жыл бұрын
You rock! I love this show both in America and the UK. Every episode was presented great! Thank you for sharing!
@AnneQuiet4 жыл бұрын
Here I go about to watch this knowing full well I'm going to cry
@mimirodriguez27083 жыл бұрын
I just came back to watching this 😬😬😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
@kimel-khalafawi76834 жыл бұрын
I love this wonderful and most respectful programm. Regards from germany
@scorpio33albaceno834 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing ,this dear😘.My mom,got confuse with,me.Because she ,saw me crying on my cellphone.When she ask ,me what is wrong, I show her,this😃....and we end up crying both😂.
@lindamossner3863 жыл бұрын
Much better photography and sound. This is the best show ever. Great job Davina and Nicky and too all who help these people find there family. God's blessings!!
@shihalya4 жыл бұрын
I think this is the first episode I ever watched of LLF, vaguely remember bits,...but I am now rewatching/ watching during quarantine, crying my eyes out....
@MaryMacElveen3 жыл бұрын
I have a family member who was adopted. She even married a man who was adopted. Both know who they came from. It is truly wonderful that tour show has found these people's families so they don't feel so alone in the world. Thank you for helping them. 🥰
@terrimanuri79443 жыл бұрын
God Bless finding D&A so these Dear Dear People aren’t left with not noing any more♥️lm so greatful noing my parents,even though l lost my Dad when l was just 16, l new Him well and l new My Wonderful Mother too.✨♥️✨She also past away when l was 40 yrs old😪l missed them so very much and still cry over loosing them,lve lost a lot My Loving Husband died when He was only 31 yrs old,l was 27 ♥️🌹♥️Her l am atalmost 70 and l never got over that pain of lose♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
@jennifernalwoga63722 жыл бұрын
I love these shows. I get real touched. I cry but keep watching.
@kelamram4 жыл бұрын
What healing an embrace and hug does to one who is mourning.
@marlenisaguilar19203 жыл бұрын
People in the UK are so gentle and kind
@marileejacobsonmoe9846 Жыл бұрын
It totally broke my heart when KAREN said she couldn’t believe that someone wanted to meet her. Almost like she wasn’t deserving of that. She is so worthy!
@potatotrain78135 жыл бұрын
What an amazing program. And excellent quality upload, thank you.
@karimequesada49514 жыл бұрын
Amazing stories. Amazing, strong kids, back then, adults now. Maybe the connection with their brothers and sisters will give tham some confort and hope.
@brandytoutant16923 жыл бұрын
I want to have Devina as a friend/sister! She is such a beautiful woman with such a beautiful soul.
@slm39133 жыл бұрын
I have always wanted to find my family in Scotland. My grandmother passed away before we got to meet her. This is so fascinating. Thank you for posting this. I think I will have to do a DNA test.
@Marimilitarybrat4 жыл бұрын
It is surprising that no one searched out the occupant of flat #23 where the second woman was left on the door mat. Why would she carry a newborn baby through the night, up a flight of steps and drop her on the threshold of the door unless there was a connection?
@paulinehignett65573 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I thought that too. Why leave her there. Maybe the show can check out your great idea.
@steelethescene3 жыл бұрын
I love how the siblings embrace their "new" siblings and want to meet them and be in their lives. my own sister resented me since the day i was born and has recently cut ties with me. i always wanted us to have a sisterly relationship but she never did. and now she is "free." :*{
@annamarielewis70783 жыл бұрын
Don’t worry. You’re probably better off. I distanced myself from my siblings because they are quite horrible. Make your own family with people you enjoy.💜💙🧡
@natalienelson8681 Жыл бұрын
My younger sister can’t stand me. I’m so tired of trying. I joked to my husband that perhaps I have a sibling out there who might really like me.
@leslieshand4509 Жыл бұрын
I have the exact situation, only I did the tie cutting. I’m almost 60 and I cannot keep hoping that she wants any kind of relationship with me. Once our parents were gone, she literally saw no need to see me. Our neighbours were stunned to discover we were related, we lived less than a block away from each other. I actually found it quite freeing. I know longer had to do all the work in what relationship we had, which I always did for my Mama and Pops
@leslieshand4509 Жыл бұрын
@@natalienelson8681it’s both of my older siblings and I have never been able to figure out why. With both of my parents gone now, I no longer have to try to b cordial and kind. I just don’t have to be stressed about it anymore
@colleenobrien8212 Жыл бұрын
It’s sad that some family members are like this and I’m sorry you are all going through this.
@alvarovaldovinos68364 жыл бұрын
This episode had me tied to my seat! Amazing stuff here.
@virg0_lem0nade5 жыл бұрын
thank you so much for the full uploads!!
@juliebessett8127 Жыл бұрын
I simply adore you and I truly appreciate l of your videos!! 👍🏼♥️
@aimeemrgrt114 жыл бұрын
At 3am I’m crying and happy that they found their answers. Bless these people who helped them. 🙏🏼
@HRHDMKYT5 жыл бұрын
Can you imagine, [May/Maisy] giving birth to not just one, but *two* babies -- without any help whatsoever? Unfathomable! Glad that Alley found Ann, and that she was able to give Alley *some* answers.
@conniedennis72073 жыл бұрын
Love
@swearenginlawanda3 жыл бұрын
I did. And took care of them alone, until I got married. It was hard, I rarely bought food for myself, but the babies always had what they needed
@quickchris102 жыл бұрын
Well pioneer grandma gave birth all by herself while old man in the fields; am feeling historically not rare.
@a697ag5 жыл бұрын
I love this program but watching it in the morning whilst I try to put my makeup on is not the best idea Thank you, thank you for uploading these episodes Happy Christmas
@Cinelic5 жыл бұрын
Now I feel partly responsible.. Hahah. Merry Christmas! ❤️
@andrewaway4 жыл бұрын
I get dehydrated watching this. I’ve never cried this much before.
@antieverything4 жыл бұрын
@@andrewaway same
@lesliekendall22064 жыл бұрын
Was Karen the one that was left in front of a pub? It would make sense that her mom would leave her on the step of the pub where the father worked. She might have been bitter if the dad said he'd leave his wife but then abandoned her.
@ogadlogadl4903 жыл бұрын
The father obviously had room for one more..
@natalienelson8681 Жыл бұрын
Exactly what I’m thinking. Bitter or not it was for a reason that that spot was chosen.
@dharleyv4 жыл бұрын
Davina and Nicky, the goddess and god of empathy.
@taghiabiri3489 Жыл бұрын
Terrible how these women were left alone and had to abandon their children. So sad 😢
@lulumontoya9492 Жыл бұрын
Amazing job your team is doing.❤
@patriciawilhite7038 Жыл бұрын
I had no idea abandoning a baby was such a common practice. I thought it would be a very rare thing. I only hope and pray there are now less foundlings in the present times. God bless and comfort all foundlings. ♥️🙏🏻♥️
@janefreeman995 Жыл бұрын
Hi. It seems all of these foundlings were way better off in their adoptive homes. The mothers were dirt poor or couldnt be bothered. These days there are places to leave a baby, no questions asked. Of course with DNA and cameras everywhere it would be far easier to be found out.straight away.
@lynarystic Жыл бұрын
A lot of comments, wondering why would a birth mother abandon their child. A big influence , would be lack of extended family support. Mother / father / siblings of the birth mom would notice a pregnancy if birth mom had a good relationship with them. Plus, if birth mom had any hardships, relatives would have offered to help. So to resort to abandonment, it says a lot about how isolated these birth moms were at the time of baby's birth.
@ankina863 жыл бұрын
I bet Karen's mom didn't give away the son she had after Karen because she remembered how leaving Karen hurt her and she wouldn't be able to go through this again... Or she simply had a slightly better financial situation. I hope Karen doesn't feel worse than her other siblings.
@annieparedes5794 Жыл бұрын
I am in the USA and surching for my family. I met my biological mother but she died in 1999 and I 😢have a little relationship with my half brothers. I'm still trying to find my father as my oldest daughter and I have very unique medical problems.
@justalitttleteaz65 жыл бұрын
Thank you Cinelic!
@27_abbyc892 жыл бұрын
Omg I am hooked! makes me cry every time but love this show so much!!
@natalienelson8681 Жыл бұрын
The therapy needed for these foundlings would be lifelong. I cannot imagine. Not even a note pinned to them? Ouch.😢
@pamelahomeyer7482 жыл бұрын
During some hard times in America there was such a thing as the Orphan Train and many parents who could not afford another child gave up children that were already half grown. I think you will find that story interesting. The orphans we're not really orphans and there were many farmers out west and in the Midwest who could not have children. They considered it a great honor to take on a grown child. I hope everyone is able to find some peace because there's a great deal of pressure on the mother as if the father has no blame to face
@heatherrose93734 жыл бұрын
If there were any responsible fathers here , the moms wouldn't be in this position.
@ogadlogadl4903 жыл бұрын
That’s what I was wondering, if everyone just kept it in their pants then you won’t have all these lives in turmoil.
@SueShambaugh7 ай бұрын
If the father's had been told. I know of a friend who didn't tell the father because she had been told that she was breaking up a family by having the affair with the man. So kept quiet about her pregnancy. She found out much later that it was a lie made up by the man's ex wife. Probably trying to mess with his life.
@dannydemonic4799 Жыл бұрын
i watched all the 🇺🇸 episodes then realized like a lot of shows it was originally a Uk show. So pumped to get all new Long lost family stories. Same show basically but less of the theatrics and ancestry advertising plus with adoption records open to social workers they rarely have to go to dna
@hensonlaura Жыл бұрын
Allies' birth mum looked tough as nails. So glad she now has a sister with a big heart.
@hannahl.72023 жыл бұрын
You guys doing an amazing job really . To be able to watch this need go get some sedative first . This is so overwhelming . I am in tears . Ty !
@Zirtaification5 жыл бұрын
Amazing stories... thank you!!!
@SindileKhumalo-ov4eb Жыл бұрын
I wish someone with old money or new money could have established a genuine mother and baby home where troubled mothers could stay, give birth and raise their babies for the first four years or something. It's a ministry I wish someone would start.
@normagrimstad8869 Жыл бұрын
Marie is so sweet to come and speak to you.
@tommccarron1469 Жыл бұрын
How wonderful that there are good and caring people in this world!
@williamlynn60843 жыл бұрын
outstanding research and excellent program
@bemazizi48634 ай бұрын
What’s nuts is today is my moms birthday. She’s passed away 25 years ago. I passed along this KZbin channel today out of all days. God bless guys
@ritamamavi6560 Жыл бұрын
I love this programme. DNA testing is amazing! Without it no one would know. PNG
@marniefriedman9564 Жыл бұрын
What lovely stories. I cry with every single episode.
@PTChitown4 жыл бұрын
Again fantastic episode! Great quality
@theGentlemanCaller733 жыл бұрын
What lovely people all around. Beautiful that Marie is still so impacted by that experience.
@GoofyRoyale4 ай бұрын
That dispatcher on the phone with Jamie's mom was so sweet and soft spoken.