Meeting My Birth Father For The First Time ♡ My Adoption Story

We're taking a quick break from regular programming because I JUST FOUND MY BIRTH FATHER!
♥ My full adoption story: michellecehn.com/adoption
♥ A message from my birth father: • Birth Father Finds Out...
♥ 23andMe DNA Kit: refer.23andme.com/s/michellecehn
I was adopted as a baby and after 31 years on this crazy planet, I finally got to meet my biological father and blood family who never knew I existed until last month.
More Videos & Beyond With My Birth Father:
♥ My Adoption & Birth Father Reunion Story: michellecehn.com/adoption
♥ "The Brand-New Vegan" Plant-Powered People Podcast Episode: plantbasedmealplan.com/ep-21
♥ My Birth Father's Vegan Recipes: worldofvegan.com/author/greg-...
♥ Skydiving video with b'pa and my brother: • Skydiving With My Birt...
♥ Vegan Cheddar Cheese Taste-Test With My Newly Vegan B'pa:
♥ Birth Father Memorial Tribute Video: • My Birth Father Memori...
♥ Remembering B'pa Podcast Episode & Memorial Tribute: www.plantbasedmealplan.com/ep-21
This is one of MANY positive adoption stories out there and I hope it helps inspire my fellow adoptees to stay strong in your search. I found my birth mother 10 years ago and it took me another decade before I was able to find my birth father. It is not always an easy journey, but today it's a thousand times more likely that your dreams will come true than ever before thanks to DNA testing.
I sent my DNA off to both 23andMe and Ancestry to find my birth father with ZERO information about him. If you're interested, you can get your own DNA kit here (my special referral links):
♥ 23andMe DNA Kit: refer.23andme.com/s/michellecehn
♥ Ancestry DNA Kit: refer.dna.ancestry.com/s/miche...
You just spit in a tube, mail it in, and in a few weeks you'll get your results and instantly be connected to hundreds or even thousands of family members (distant cousins and beyond). If you're lucky, you might get some close and very helpful matches! For me, one day a 1st cousin match popped up and I was able to figure it out from there. And if not, you'll still learn a lot about yourself and where you come from geographically.
I also want to share that my entire experience as an adopted child has been amazing. I always knew I was adopted, and loved that unique little fact about myself. I truly have the best parents in the world and I'm so grateful for the path I got to go down in my life because my birth mother had the courage to do what was best for me.
I grew up not knowing a single person who was related to me by blood. I had a single photograph of my birth mother and her name, and zero information about my biological father, who never knew I was born. I have always had a hunger to know my birth parents, and ever since I was a little girl I wondered if I might have siblings somewhere out there.
It's crazy that now, just a few weeks after I wasn't sure if I'd ever find my biological father, I have met, hugged, and hung out with nearly my entire blood family. I know that as an adopted child, knowing your birth family is not something you take for granted. If you get even a glimpse of where you came from, you are incredibly lucky. So right now, I feel like the luckiest person in the world.
To my mom, my dad, my birth parents, and my entire huge ever-growing family, I love you to pieces and can't wait for all the adventures that lie ahead.
And to all the adoptees, parents of adopted kiddos, and birthparents watching, don't hesitate to reach out if you need support. I'm here for you!
♡ Michelle Cehn
P.S. If you're moved by this story, please share it, especially if you know anyone who is adopted, has an adopted child, or had discovered a new relative in their life: michellecehn.com/adoption
#AdoptionIsAwesome
UPDATE: It's with the deepest heartbreak that I share that my birth father (b'pa) Greg Hicks passed away suddenly, and unexpectedly in November, 2019. Just a few months before the birth of his grandson. We had the most intense, incredible, connected two years together and could not have made more of every moment we had together since connecting. I put together a memorial video in case you want to see all that adoption reunions can be: • My Birth Father Memori...
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[@Worldofvegan]

If you know anyone who is adopted, or has adopted kiddos, or has connected with new new DNA relatives, or just needs a smile, I hope you'll share this video with them! And if you've experienced anything relating to adoption, I would absolutely love to hear about it below. Much love to you ~ Michelle :)

[@seagrape2881]

😐☺😟😢😣😭😊😏 got me feelin all kinds of emo Michelle! Thank you for sharing.

[@michellegentry9240]

World of Vegan Beautiful story! Thank you for sharing this. I enjoy your videos so much and think you are so inspiring. So happy for you!

[@carolyngraham9689]

I was adopted as a baby too. I was able to connect with both of my biological parents last year due to a DNA test.

[@kyleh1108]

I was adopted as a baby and I’m 18 now and i really really want to meet my biological parents before there all wrinkly or even dead but I feel like it will be awkward and idk what I would say so if you can like tell me what it’s like and how you dealt with it

[@sarahthompson2044]

Your story sounds virtually identical to mine except I left it too late to meet my mum as she died in 2014 and I started searching in 2016. I was so heartbroken. She would never say who my father was and I don't have any details at all. Through searching Facebook I managed to track down my second cousin and other family members which was amazing but I would love to know who my father is. Watching this has really made me so sure I want to do a dna test. I need to know before it's too late. I also have two half brothers somewhere in the world. Thank you for sharing your story xx

[@flyingnorseman]

Im 47. I had a little boy when I was 19. His mother was 17. He was adopted at birth through a private process. He found me through ancestry 10 days ago. We spoke for the first time Saturday. I hope to meet him face to face soon. Reason Im writing this is, even as a man, going through something like this is so important and meaningful. Glad you found him. Wish me luck.

[@cw6500]

paul muad' dib Congratulations to you guys! Wishing you the best ❤️

[@flyingnorseman]

@@cw6500 thank you! I think he's coming over tomorrow night. Very excited. He looks just like me. It's so crazy.

[@Mae_1823]

paul muad' dib how did it go?

[@flyingnorseman]

@@Mae_1823 pretty well. Amazing how powerful genetics are. So much like me and his biological mother. He's an amazing young man. We are staying in touch.

[@illyriumus2938]

@@flyingnorseman So happy for you and your son! Please keep feeding this new bond. You both will be happy.

[@photosbyfranci]

A second cousin just found us on ancestry. She has never known any family. We still are not sure who the parents are but are having people get tested. We just threw a big party for her and we all had a great time and we all cried happy tears.

[@cherylbaker3353]

He didn’t even know she existed and he is such a sweet man I’m so happy for all of them what a moving story💙

[@Evawebdiva]

You and your bio dad share their expressivenesss ...if that’s a word. You are both very animated.

[@wendyknox-leet1034]

Your adoptive parents must be wonderful people to have raised an exceptional person like you. You have four extraordinary parents. Lucky you.

[@chkdreay]

Wendy Knox-Leet but i feel sad to them

[@Nan-59]

D'dreay Storm I wondered, too, how they feel about all this. Like, how they “really” feel. I also wonder how, if the Circumstance happened to me as the adoptive mom, how that would make me feel. Just pondering out loud.

[@jtozuna]

Nan Branham Why? The adoptive parents should be proud and happy that she finally found her birth father.

[@punknhead23]

I think it will all depend on how the adoptee handles it all. If they are sensitive to the situation and don't make their parents feel alienated or anything it will all be good.

[@all4loveand_love4all]

She isn't lucky, they are! As an adoptive mom, I would be absolutely thrilled for my children to meet their biological parents. As adoptive parents, we are the lucky ones who have beautiful children grace our lives. So very happy for her! It's a beautiful story!! ❤️

[@jonathanclark3351]

Hello, I just found my daughter after 28 years of searching for her. Her mother took her away before she was born, and then adopted her out. But after searching for all these years I found her 4 months ago, and we talk every day. I so happy you found your birth family. My hope is that you and all your family enjoy the many years to come. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@michaelbell8762]

I just cried through this entire video. I learned earlier this week I have a daughter that I never knew existed for 23 years! Obviously their was initially shock. But after chatting all week and then talking with her mother I couldn't be more excited! She reminds me so much of you with her attitude towards everything that's about to happen. I meet her tomorrow for the first time and I haven't slept a good night since this started. The instant love I feel for a child I've yet to meet in person can't be put into words! Thanks for sharing your story❤

[@Bee-ly4gx]

I hope that your meeting went well.

[@michaelbell8762]

@Bee very well! We've quickly become close and hardly go a day without communicating! I'm lucky to have her living close by. Pretty amazing relationship We've formed already.

[@Bee-ly4gx]

@@michaelbell8762 that’s fantastic.

[@5JRTs]

@Michael Bell, did you learn about your daughter through a DNA match? If so, would you both be interested in being interviewed on a podcast I’m starting for people who have found biological relatives through DNA matches?

[@bladegriggs4090]

@Michael Bell How are y'all doing now?

[@Rose0954]

My dad was adopted. He was a great man. Never met anyone biological from his side. I found many people on my moms side and my dads adoptive family, and I’ve come to see I’m probably better off not knowing any of them by the way they all have treated me. I get my joy from stories like this and I’m so happy you found love and happiness. God bless you all!

[@candysmith8724]

This is so fabulous! Your birth father did not have any daughters, just one son. He must be over the moon!!! He has wonderful energy...what a wonderful blessing for all involved.

[@michaelbull8173]

That s is really cool... I can relate my dad has a daughter from a former relationship she s 44 now he has no daughters I found her online I look forward to us all reuniting one day soon

[@Rhoadie1]

Unless he gets sued for child support.

[@antondavidoff150]

@@Rhoadie1 No..child was adopted .. mother and government forfeiting their right to "screw" with the "father"

[@williamdemas2138]

brian rhoads how many times are you gonna make the same dumbass comment? Clearly you're an idiot.

[@johnmehana3967]

@@antondavidoff150 in a nutshell.

[@autry33]

When I saw him jump up on that pillar I was like 'Oh yeah, that's her dad alright. That energetic personality'.

[@Rhoadie1]

Unless he gets sued for back child support. IT HAPPENS EVERY DAY.

[@oliviawutam]

@@Rhoadie1 No no he was not told

[@laurieb3703]

Same!!! I burst into tears 😭

[@laurieb3703]

@@Rhoadie1 oh God, really....

[@laurieb3703]

Girl.... When your bio dad jumped up and then y'all hugged, tearssssss! 😭😭😭 I was like that's SO her dad! Throw the test away lol!! 😭😭❤️❤️ how lucky you are to have not only loving bio parents but your amazing adoptive parents!!! Count your blessings 🥰🥰🥰

[@svensontimm1564]

Life is not that ponyfarm for all of us adoptives

[@juleslemay8725]

@@svensontimm1564 Svenson, as an adoptive mom... reading your comment hurts my heart for you. I am very sorry. Maybe you should look up your bio family. If bio mom and bio dad aren't great... you may have Aunts or siblings..... sending a Moms Hug your way.....

[@gracym8790]

Wonderful

[@melze1428]

@@svensontimm1564 I agree. I love this girl’s experience and that she shared it with us. So beautiful. But there’s other stories like mine. I met my bio dad early on in life and what a horrible, disappointing experience. But my foster dad made up for it. I count myself fortunate that way. I’m sure stories vary and we have to find our silver lining somewhere. It’s okay not having this same experience and doesn’t reflect on your self value.

[@George_K1]

Your adoptive parents must be incredible people for adopting you and for giving you the love and kindness that shines in your personality and making you the great person that you are, and for you to have discovered your biological parents and to have things turn out very positive for you makes you one extremely lucky person.

[@ToBelongNowhere]

Your story made me tear up! About 25 years ago when I was only 14 my half brother reached out to our family looking for my mom and it was such a blessing! Unfortunately his biological dad wanted nothing to do with him, but when he found my mom she was beyond loving and welcoming to him. My mom was only 16 when she had him and so was forced by her parents to give him up. He grew up as an only child with his adoptive parents and when he found my mom he learned that he had 4 half siblings. I love him to death and am so thankful he took the risk to search for my mom, especially after being rejected by his dad. I'm so happy you had such an amazing reunion Michelle!

[@adamfritz5114]

😨

[@ArijanaLukic]

ToBelongNowhere touching story!!

[@bluefidle]

Many smiles. So happy for you all.

[@brittneyhoward9595]

I’m 31 and also just met my biological dad after finding him through an ancestry dna! I relate SO much to this! Thanks for sharing!

[@Worldofvegan]

Awwww yay, enjoy the journey, it’s amazing!!

[@user-dn8hd1de2d]

Wonderful heartwarming story. I am so glad you found him. And what a guy...to decide to "not deny or delete or ignore and instead to explore confirm and embrace." Truly wise words for many situations we might encounter in life.

[@jillowens2830]

Great story! I recently found my birth father thru ancestry. We met Labor Day weekend and, much like your birth dad, he’s a great guy too! I have wonderful adoptive parents and now for the first time someone in my life who is a lot like me. It is truly life changing. It only took 48 years for me. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@JudithBisson]

Your birth father is incredibly intelligent and compassionate

[@cismackey3152]

Judith Bisson m

[@savegeboy1236]

I think you and your Father are alike.

[@The1ByTheSea]

@@savegeboy1236 in looks and personality ..father,aunt, seems the father,aunt,uncle were raised by very loving parents,hence being happy

[@Rhoadie1]

Unless he gets sued for back child support. IT HAPPENS EVERY DAY.

[@meltax4870]

He's the most coolest biological father ever! I absolutely love him! What a blessing! Congratulations!

[@Rhoadie1]

It must be easy when you dont know

[@brittanyhunter3331]

As a younger person, I didn’t realize the value in having biological ties to family. My best friend growing up was adopted, and she struggled to fit in and find identity-I have so much compassion for you all! So happy to see you’ve had such a wonderful experience meeting everyone!

[@margimackowski-seif9305]

All you have to do is look at this guy's face and watch his movements and it is like you are his clone. Congratulations! I'm very sure you have found a good part of who you are. Your Real Parents did a great job of raising a beautiful and competent daughter.

[@kandiceblu1]

She also obviously had Great Genes!!!

[@patsylvest]

Michelle and her Dad share a gift - their ability to communicate, to speak with passion, to pull the listener into their lives. Best wishes to all from Paradise, CA.

[@Worldofvegan]

This made me smile. Thank you

[@natureasintended]

It's true. Also, you have the same eyes and teeth (and hair?) :)

[@sararazor982]

Your mannerisms are the same!! And your eyes. I can definitely see the similarities when it’s just your dad talking into the camera. Congratulations!!

[@tlk2348]

I noticed that too when the dad was talking. His expressions were just like hers.

[@haircandykina]

Completely agree!

[@TheMusachioedBrony]

Right in the Beans It is shocking. When they speak it is the same! And those eyes-it is crazy!

[@juliovbarrios]

their nose and teeth are very similar too.

[@66RAW66]

Totally the same smiles!

[@manhalen7046]

That's a great story that you have! I just reunited with my daughter a couple years ago. My girlfriend and I, who were both VERY young at the time and were nowhere near ready to be parents, made the decision to give her up for adoption. I had already enlisted in the military and couldn't back out when my girlfriend found out she was pregnant 26 years ago. But after speaking to her by text, we spoke thru FaceTime and had a great conversation and then met face to face at a nice restaurant and I was just floored, she was so beautiful, polite and well spoken she just melted my heart and I think I spent most of the meeting watching her mannerisms and looking at her hands and hair and face which may sound weird but I just wanted to know she was healthy and had all her fingers and toes 😆. There we're deff lots of similarities and we were very much both on the same frequency on just about everything. She was just............wonderful and I had this incredible feeling of just being so blessed and lucky and overwhelmed that this little girl that I had loved and thought about nonstop for 23 years was now sitting in front of me and that I can simply pick up my cellphone and text her and talk to her after spending so many years hoping and praying that she was healthy, fed, warm and in a good place with a good family which she absolutely was, her adoptive family is awesome. Again, the overriding feeling was one of incredible gratitude and that I had been given a gift from the heavens.

[@Worldofvegan]

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful story!

[@janicescott6569]

Beautiful ending! Or should I say beginning!

[@bladegriggs4090]

@Man Hanlen How are y'all doing now?

[@anitakinman8881]

What a blessing for you to find your father 💜I was adopted at age seven on Okinawa. I had excepted that I would probably never know who my father is. I miraculously reunited with my mama in 1990 but lost contact in 1999 later to find her through Facebook in 2017 .People heard about my mama and started searching all over Asia . I live in Kentucky. She was in a government sponsored nursing home because the family had disowned her and she practically became homeless. My blood pressure sky rocketed to 200 over 100 and I wasn't able to travel to Okinawa before she passed 💔 I took a DNA test with 23 and Me and much to my surprise I was able to find a first cousin/close relative on my fathers side and I texted him. Told him my story and was wondering who in his family was stationed or on Okinawa in 1957 since I was born in 1958. My cousin seems not interested in helping me in my search for my father. I was able to find out that my fathers side of the family is congregated around Indiana, Ohio and wouldn't know.....KENTUCKY....where I've been for the past 41 years. I cried and cried when I saw your KZbin video, reunion with your dad💜Someday maybe....just maybe 🙏Bless you and your family 👪 I know that missing your father and wishing.........

[@Worldofvegan]

Thank you for sharing your experience and for your kind comment. I wish you so much luck on your own journey!

[@davidfrey5654]

Good for you Michelle!!! Both my children are adopted and my son met both his birth mother and birth father two years ago and it was AWESOME! It was totally a positive experience. I wanted him to meet his birthparents and get to know them and their families. I want the same for my daughter when she comes of age. I'm SUPER HAPPY for you and for how cool your birth father is. Family is forever!

[@Worldofvegan]

Aww, that is beautiful!!!

[@ChyloeReece]

The hair, the teeth, the nose, the eyes, the smile, the mannerisms.. my goodness!! How neat to see so many similarities! Beautiful story❤

[@cynthiaarons9373]

This is probably the best I have seen. Father & daughter look so alike, even the mannerisms and how they describe their emotions with their own little personal expressions. Dad sounds like a cool man. I think you’ll have a good relationship with him. Forget any fears and just listen and follow your heart. Wishing you a life of wonderment with your blood family.

[@Worldofvegan]

Thank you for your kind comment

[@amelie2626]

Michelle, you look so much like your Dad!!! That must have felt like a puzzle piece clicking into place. And to meet your grandparents and extended family must have been wonderful! How lovely for you all.

[@donnamyers7274]

Omg! Even without a DNA test, I've never seen a daughter more like their father in every way, than you are like yours! Not only are you the "spitting" image of him, your mannerisms and expressions are identical! Amazing! I'm so happy for you! Your adoptive parents, that I know you love so deeply and with all your heart, are definitely the very best people of integrity and love that you could ask for. This is better than winning the lottery for you! God bless you and all 4 of your parents and extended family!💖

[@Worldofvegan]

Aww thank you so much, Donna! :)

[@Isarog1055]

I adopted three boys and I let them get to know their biological parents. They 're all grown now and I still have contacts with them all the time.

[@joyjoy7469]

God bless you. So wonderful a person. 💕💕🙏

[@TNesley]

I shared this with a close family friend, who was given up for adoption by a teen mother in the 1950s, and recently met her birth mother’s family who never about here. Your story is her story. A beautiful story

[@gobarbiego1]

wow, no question the resemblance is amazing, so lucky dad was accepting

[@janetmackenzie-cohen5142]

More than 90% of original parents are accepting according to the stats I have read, and in particular more than 95% of first mothers are accepting -

[@sandytruster3292]

Good Lord, she looks JUST LIKE HER BIRTH FATHER!!!!

[@slohne]

that someobne else raised just remamber that/easy to come out shes raised

[@markferwerda7968]

I thought she looked just like her birth mother!

[@francinerodrigue7887]

@@markferwerda7968 that blond woman was not her mom ... . It's her dad's sister...her aunt .couldn't u see the ressemblance??

[@sgtmian]

@@francinerodrigue7887 she showed pictures from when she met her birth mom and they looked almost identical.

[@redwoods7370]

You and your father are exactly alike physically and in spirit and smile. How wonderful that you found each other and that he is is lovely as you are. God bless you both. What an inspiring story. Life can be good.

[@teejayangel6638]

Can we please applaud all the parents who adopt children and give them a home full of love, family and good future. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@travelingspirit9381]

I had to try so hard to hold my tears. I’ve grown up as a fatherless child my whole life and I cannot say how lucky you are . After all these years you’ve found your father and most importantly he has extended his hands and accepted you with all his heart.

[@anniebanana3698]

Beautiful story. I cannot believe how much you look like your father. Same exact smile! Love this story.

[@tarahankins2859]

Annie Banana that is exactly what I was thinking!

[@MoqqiMurphy]

A family with great teeth!!!!!

[@joblot8463]

ive got a good tooth,it's a fake tooth,i made it out of chalk,just carved it,and stuck it in my mouth,i should have chosen white, but i really like green,but ultimately i settled on black,i just wanted to share my success with dental implants with you, because you take such an interest in cavities,wasn't there story so lovely,there teeth are ok as well. though they might try eating some well chopped lettuce for a little colour.

[@vernaholloway_38]

I was noticing the exact same thing!!!!

[@TonyWilliams-um8ez]

I noticed those scarry choppers.

[@prayerpower1585]

@@joblot8463 lol!

[@jeffreyspence7717]

Definitely not from England.

[@garyhiggins6933]

It is so mature of your adoptive parents to back you up in what you want, in this case it looks like it worked out for everyone that is just so great to hear.

[@jimmyjoseph51]

Michelle, you are adorable. I'm quite sure your birth father is the proudest dad on the Planet. I know I would be if I found out I had a daughter out there like you. Congratulations on your discovery and God Bless You!

[@Worldofvegan]

Thank you so much for your kind words. It means a lot to me, Jimmy!

[@Sorsha]

His energy is the best! I'm so so happy for you! What an amazing adventure!

[@Worldofvegan]

Awww, thank you!!!

[@stonew1927]

@ben gib learn to edit yourself. some things are better left unsaid. that was one gross comment!

[@SoulFullOfMusic81]

@ben gib You are sorry excuse for human being. Better erase that insensitive, stupid comment.

[@Bdaso1]

From the moment you got the paternity results I started crying. Your birth father reminds me so much of YOU. What a blessing! I'm so honoured that you chose to share this part of your life. Sending hugs to you.

[@Worldofvegan]

Aww, thank you so much

[@saphiremcclure983]

Your time is 12:30 for when they meet. You're welcome!!

[@fitafashionflair790]

My hero

[@ronaldneesan3425]

There is no doubt shes your daughter in every way. She looks so much like her birth Dad. I am sure her parents are very special people.

[@chrissyblack2719]

OMG!!! His reaction when he was coming up behind you, jumping up on that bent & embracing you! It's morning for me & I'm watching while I put makeup on...well needless to say, that was a waste of time, LOL...tears of joy for you! This is simply amazing! You look so much like your father & so awesome to have such a big family to welcome you with open arms! 💗 Thank you so very much for sharing!

[@CJA32able]

Chrissy King same. I was on my way to work and cried. Her dad is exactly like her. So awesome. I hope he’s vegan one day if not already ha

[@VegHui]

Ikr, so sweet, Shout out the all that excitement

[@elmomz]

wasting no time. he directly gave her a phone call same day he received her letter, despite not knowing she´s existing at all!!! great person. great personality. great dna... ;-)

[@Iaapwm]

That jumping up bit is gold

[@MidlifeCredo]

I was adopted 54 years ago. Just recently (kind of accidentally) found my bio information. My bio father died over 20 years ago, but there are many living bio relatives who found me. Crazy. Crazy.

[@michaelbull8173]

I have an older biological half sister on my dad s side she s actually my dad s oldest child she was born in 1969 she s out there somewhere I hope to find and meet her someday

[@mrktyb]

@@michaelbull8173 Good luck !

[@dcyclone74]

Wow, what an amazing story. Your dad seems to be a great person for being receptive and embracing the fact he's your biological father. God bless you all.

[@AZdroptop]

As an adoptee who just found his birth mother and got to see her face in a photo for the first time I am so touched by your video. You birth father seems like such a good man as does his wife. Thank you for the wonderful video you have a beautiful heart. Not sure if and when I will approach her and let her know I've found her, but time will tell.

[@lizardas]

The father's words at the end are poetic.

[@Worldofvegan]

Right!?

[@sherocks54]

You have your dad's eyes

[@josephzannino8933]

This made me cry. The mother of my kid moved away while she was pregnant and gave our kid up for adoption almost 4 years ago now. Thank you for the video gives me hope that she will find me one day

[@Worldofvegan]

I truly hope she will find you!!

[@belladonnelly8063]

I welled up with tears 😭 Such a beautiful story. You never gave up. Praise God hallelujah!!

[@VinceLia1]

Such an amazing and heartwarming story...hard not to become emotional when watching! So happy for you!

[@Laineyslife]

That was so sweet it brought tears to my eyes. My husband just met his sister he didn’t know he had she is 56 he is 51 he was shocked 😮 his brother just died in December he was 50 Crazy world.

[@christinaspears4309]

Most beautiful story! His jumping up & running into her arms was so so wonderful! They are identical! So happy they found each other! God Bless them all! 🙏💛

[@hopeyonekenobi]

I recently met my long lost sister with the same name! My mom was going through a difficult time and chose to give her to a family who couldn’t have a child of their own and chose to name her Hope too (which is my name lol) but we connected right away she’s almost like my twin personality wise I’m so happy and over the moon!

[@hilaryc3203]

A few years ago I was contacted, via Facebook, by a girl looking for her birth mother. My name was the same as her birth mom, so this girl reached out. She was a brave girl for reaching out to a stranger, and I hope she continued with her search and was/will be successful.

[@bethu3981]

So very happy for you sweet lady! When he was talking to the camera at the end, he was so much like YOU...lol!

[@johnculley5852]

Every family needs a Princess! This young lady has a deluxe extended family.

[@DINOLOVER6717]

Who could ask for a better happy ending?? The joy in his voice and his actions...the insight he has to share about the situation. This must be heart swelling on a crazy level for you 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗 Im genuinely so very very happy for you and I don’t even know you 🧡💛🧡

[@maureenstein737]

Shes so beautiful and looks so young for 31. Good luck to you and i hope you have a good relationship with your birth parents.

[@justme8841]

until you said her age i thought she is in her teenage years, now i see she is a bit older then that but she is really glowing

[@WholeFuture]

That was one of the best videos I have seen in a long time

[@krowmother6970]

This is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing! I am sitting here with my adoptive parents crying my eyes out. You have given me courage and hope to do the same. I wish joy and peace for you and all your loved ones.

[@matthewmurray4159]

My friends grandfather just found out last weekend he has a 53yr old son. I couldn't even imagine the shock and range of emotions everyone in the family feels.

[@diannehughes1630]

I cried tears of joy watching this video! Thank YOU. I have a beautiful granddaughter somewhere, and I hope she will find us. Her story is a bit like yours. My son is her birth father and her birth mother was a beautiful and precious girl. They were still in High School when she was born. I was there at the hospital with them and I got to see her and have a little time alone with her. I was able to hold her little hand and tell her how much I would always love her. By God's amazing Grace, she was able to go home with her adoptive parents straight from the hospital. I know my son wants to meet her someday. I pray they will have such a wonderful reunion as you have had. BTW, the kids gave her adoptive parents a photo of them together, and she will have their names as well.

[@azelo7952]

Dianne Hughes So you held your granddaughter then let her go with total strangers. I am sorry I don’t understand this. I’d have kept her even if I had to scratch the ground for food

[@janetmackenzie-cohen5142]

I understand why you let this Baby go to a better home (we were all told that) but don't count on her having been told any part of the story by her adoptive parents - because we (350,000 original MOthers) in Canada were virtually all told that our Babies would come to know the truth - and guess what??? Not a one of us that I know about was - come time to tell the Child anything about us - and out comes all kinds of stuff that has nothing to do with any of it - Hang tight - and hope for the best, but you can be fairly sure that whatever they promised you did not happen

[@janetmackenzie-cohen5142]

Best you know that all of us (I'm a Mother) were told that our Babies would have a much better life and a University Education and piano and ballet lessons (long list here) and that it would be selfish for us not to give our Babies a head start in life by giving them to a family who would cherish and pamper them - and Mother's today who are giving their Babies to adoption are still told the same lines -

[@janetmackenzie-cohen5142]

I agree with everything you say here, and also remember that the lines some Mothers are told about "doing what is best for the Baby" meaning a 2 parent rich family and all the luxuries of the good life (which is nonsense of course) but how is a young and desperate teenaged Mom supposed to sort that all out ??? You are so lucky that your Mom stayed behind you - because a lot of them do not!!!

[@nirins1]

Dianne Hughes you ppl are so very dumb enough to give away your kids to others....you’ve got a lot to learn from us easterners

[@toniejoellen9428]

CONRATS Michelle!!! I can’t believe how much I cried watching this video, lol. You are truly blessed to find your parents and such loving relatives.🤗🤗🤗 SN: Austin is your BROTHER(not half). When I was a child I would always introduce my brother as my half-brother as that’s what most people did, he was my father’s son not my mother’s. One day my mother sat my brother and I down and she asked me which HALF of him was my brother. I was puzzled and confused to say the least. She told me that ALL of him was my brother and from that day on he’s always been my BROTHER.🤗🤗🤗

[@Worldofvegan]

Hehe, I love this perspective! Whenever he calls I always answer the phone "BROTHER!!!!" I'm just so excited to have a sibling :)

[@sofia_calista]

TONIE Joellen that’s a nice perspective but saying he’s your halfbrother eliminates any confusion when people found out that you only share one parent.

[@knechtthedots9837]

Sofia Calista So what if people are confused! I’d rather they be confused than to hurt my brothers feelings! My dad raised me since the ripe age of 18! He’s always referred to me as his daughter and I as my dad...because, he IS my dad, and not ONE person has ever questioned that fact!

[@brightstar1212]

I have to completely agree with Tonie Joellen on this Michelle. Never refer to him as your half-brother' my sweet, he is you BROTHER! I have children from a first and second marriage, and I have brought them up to be full siblings. "Half" does not exisit as far as we are concerned! One day my little boy of seven came home from school crying because one of his teachers kindly explained to him that his new sister Jessica was not a "full sister" but a "half-sister". I went to the school and explained to this idiot not to butt into family matters. They still all share this closeness to this day. Genetics is only "half' the story, the rest is LOVE

[@caroh2809]

Awww this was lovely. Your Dad has a big heart just like you. I love the way he embraced it and it worked out so well for both of you. Just gorgeous.

[@lenfantcheri159]

"Extend love...you'll get a lot more back" thanks for extending the love of your story to the rest of us. Your dad's spirit of love came through the moment he jumped off that rock to give you a hug..💕💕🙏

[@oldskinny1]

I got to meet mine biological dad exactly 2 years ago today and learn I have 4 half sisters, one who looks pretty close to me. It was really awesome to finally meet someone with my personality’s and same interest. My biological dad never knew of me either, and thanks to the dna paternity test he was a 99.9 % match. he was shocked but very blessed to know. I share your experience and loved your video sooooo very much. I had the exact same feelings. I’m 43 and met him at 41. So much time passed. Now new memories to make.

[@jmk1962]

Glad it was a happy reunion.

[@Robinallenyukon]

I love your story !! I too was given up at birth and 30 years later I started to look for my parents and then my twins were born and there were complications and the hospital said they needed info about my birth parents ... soon after there they were at my front door ! I always thought my mother was a long haired hippy type ... I was right ...and as for my father we are twins 18 years apart ! lol They met in school and my mother played trumpet in the band and french horn in the orchestra and my father played saxophone .... in high school I started music on trumpet, then switched to sax and took french horn as my second instrument ! my mother went to the same summer camp as I did ! My father and I sang in the same church Christmas choir in grade school with the same Grade 6 teacher 18 years apart ... and I have a brother and sister ten years younger that are twins !! I hope you have the best times with your new family !

[@rogeratkinson592]

I just met my father and sisters in September, and it has been the best time of my life. It took adjustment for them, because they didn’t know about me. I am 54 and knew his name sine I was about six years old. I took the chance and it has been wonderful. Like you and your dad did, I encourage people to have the guts and at least try. It just seemed to me that if I were to be rejected, I’d be no worse off. I wish you all the best in life and many wonderful years.

[@tuxu14]

That inital greeting was everything. OMG. I love this, He is so freaking sweet and yall just instantly connected so well. So happy for you.

[@sarahdeason493]

Made me cry tears of happiness for you. A beautiful story.

[@kolbymeyers66]

WOW GIRL!!!! You look exactly like your birth father and family!!!! wow wow wow. How amazing!

[@Worldofvegan]

♡♡

[@Rhoadie1]

Unless he gets sued for back child support. IT HAPPENS EVERY DAY.

[@msw1666]

@@Rhoadie1 Please stop posting that. When a child is adopted, it's simply not true. Nobody owes child support - period.

[@enriquefidler1813]

not when shes 31

[@merncat75]

@@Rhoadie1 🤦‍♀️

[@merncat75]

Ok, this just made me cry my eyes out.. you have a beautiful family and you fit right in!! I'm so happy for you ❣️

[@caracopland710]

My sister and I met our mother a decade ago. It didn't go well. Had an unusual lump in my throat when I saw the sheer shock and fear in your eyes--when he hugged you bk- was AWESOME!!! Well done. God's good ✌️❤️🙏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@KrissiCreates]

I am so happy to see you video of finding your Birth Father ! I too am an adoptee, but much older ! 19 months ago I found my biological family! I had just turned 60 !! Yes...60 ! All my life I've wanted the same as you, those missing pieces. I've searched since I was 18 years old with the blessings of my Momma and Daddy that loved me unconditionally. But, I hit wall after wall. No names, no photos, just my name before it was changed after adoption. So, like you, I did DNA test. My top match happened to be my Uncle. At that point I wasn't sure if it was Father or Mothers. Until I received a message back from him and we talked. Fortunately he was one of 4 brothers and knew instantly which of his brothers was my Father ! My Father knew nothing about me. But...he did as your Father did. Asked questions, verified info I had by then found about my Birth Mother. Long story short, I was finally held in the arms of my 85 year old Poppa !! I have 4 half siblings from his side. All welcomed me with open arms ! Unfortunately my Mother had passed 3 years prior. But I tracked down cousin's who also did DNA testing to confirm. I have since spent time with my Mother's family. My Grandmother was one of 15 ! So you do the math how many cousin's, Aunts,Uncles etc that I have !! I also have 2 half siblings from her side! I have been forever changed and forever grateful! To those looking on either side of the adoption spectrum.... don't give up !!!!

[@lauradunnick9654]

My sister is adopted, so I’ve always had such a positive feeling and experience with adoption! Unfortunately, we went to her birth country for her 30th birthday in an attempt to find her birth parents but were unsuccessful. So happy for you and your new found family members!!

[@Worldofvegan]

Don't give up, new people are entering the DNA "system" every single day, and chanced of finding what you're looking for through DNA is skyrocketing!!

[@ShebrewQueen]

How are your adoptive parents doing and feeling about all of this? As an adoptive parent, please know, although we say we're okay. We're not. A part of us is dying and feel as if we are losing our baby. You are our whole world. It's very hard to accept that we aren't yours. We are truly happy for you and want this for you. We are also grieving a little and fear that we will lose you. Please. Reassure them that you love them and how important they are. Just a little will go a long way. Congratulations. So happy this was a great experience for you. I know how important it is. Blessings to you, your parents and the biological family you've been blessed to meet.

[@altnarrative]

Queen Elle she’s 31, not a child. No one is losing anything. Sounds like insecurity on your side. Don’t let it affect your adopted child.

[@ShebrewQueen]

@@altnarrative no. it's reality. your children are your children, forever. it has nothing to do with how old she is.

[@TubeRamsay]

Queen Elle, I feel exactly the same as you. I’m the “real” mum of a gorgeous 12 year old adopted son. He is also our whole world. We are not even the same skin colour but we are so alike in expressions and mannerisms it’s incredible! If one day he would like to try and find his “tummy mummy” I will help him even though my heart will be in pieces , if it will be important to him that’s what matters. We don’t have any information at all on the tummy mummy and we live in Thailand so using a dna kit would not be an option. For now he is not at all interested about his past but that might change. I’m also very happy for Michelle that her reunion turned out so well, as it’s not always the case.

[@rosemarykriegel3226]

My mother had five children by the time she was 22.5 years old. My father was 27.5. I'm so glad they were prepared for children at that young of an age. I am glad to not only have known them, but my four older siblings for all of my life.

[@mariamaldonado5125]

Omg she looks like her dad..those eyes!

[@brittanied.9509]

Great story!! You look a lot like your dad.

[@Rhoadie1]

Unless he gets sued for back child support. IT HAPPENS EVERY DAY.

[@conniebrister7229]

Y’all have the same eyes!

[@kathyaudreegenemorris3659]

I'm so happy for you! I found my brothers after 48 years! Just wish our dad was still alive, but I believe he helped from the other side to find them. It was amazing !!!

[@zeppelin2900]

I come back to this video every so often, bringing me happiness and sadness . So happy you were able to spend time with your dad. RIP Greg

[@stan3497]

This is better than any movie i`ve ever watched

[@NomadicVegan]

I'm so happy for you, Michelle! It's beautiful to see how the two of you really connected with each other.

[@deanroddy3066]

My wife Susan and I adopted my daughter Chloe 22 years ago when she was 1 month old. We were chosen by her birth parents while Angie was still pregnant with Chloe through an adoption agency. Chloe has no desire, right now, to have any contact with them. I get it. Maybe someday her heart will change and she'll be open to meeting them. As an adoptive parent, I would love to see that closure for Chloe. She's an amazing young lady! I'd love for her birth parents to be able to see the results of what was the hardest decision they ever made. Their sacrifice gave us so much joy. Chloe is amazing, as I see you are. Maybe someday.

[@jmbestie1998]

awe this is the most cutest thing I’ve ever seen. what an amazing story. made me tear up 😭 but you have such a beautiful family, best luck to you for the future 💘

[@cathylynnpietranton]

First of all Michelle Congratulations.My husband and I are so so happy happy for you. Thanks for sharing a part of your personal life. May you make many new and happy memories.Hugs

[@dyannediaz-piedra2573]

Wow. You are so much like him. I have had a similar experience finding a sister I never knew I had. So amazing!

[@bethlynne1937]

Oh Michelle; this brought me to tears in both happiness and sadness with the long awaited discovery then the unimagined loss of your B'Pa. I was with you at Hoedown when you had recently met your B'Ma and I could see the new world that opened up for you. How wonderful that you were also able to meet your B'Pa and all your other extended family and were able to reconnect so deeply even in that short time period. 💓

[@Worldofvegan]

Thank you so much for your heartfelt comment and kindness, Beth Lynne ❤️

[@teganphilp-hines1524]

You popped up in my suggested today and wow! This has just made me smile so much and really enriched my day! You have such a beautiful story and your birth family seem wonderful and I am just so happy for you! You deserve every piece of love you get in this story of your life ❤️

[@happycamper9409]

So very sweet! Congrat s to your Mom and Dad for raising a wonderful Daughter! I hope both sets of parents connect in a positive way!😁🙏💓

[@kellyandkidsx1546]

You guys are literally twins! Wow! The head shape, eyes, nose, so much! That’s awesome!

[@nickiewilson6985]

So happy you followed through because now you know who you are and that your loved by your new family! May your next journey be blessed and keep us updated!

[@justcallmejessz3712]

Also. What an incredible man he is. Imagine that he was not your dad, and yet he still called you back very quickly, spent hours talking, and wanted to help you no matter what. What a great story

[@ThatFlower12]

This is so sweet. I haven’t seen my biological father in 15 years or so, but I got over it and forgave him. I had a brother (we share the same dad) and I found him and my dads side of the family on facebook and I met my cousin and brother who now has 2 twin girls and I stayed round his house for a few days and it was such a cool experience:)

[@rosannawhitescarver7227]

littlejay MP

[@tonymunoz2858]

Your fathers face when he saw you was perfection. Congratulations to your entire family

[@ksharpe8137]

23 years old is plenty old enough to be able to take care of a child. It’s great that she gave you up so you could be raised in a loving home.