Separated From Birth: The Reunion (Family Documentary)| Real Stories

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@jillhansen5054
@jillhansen5054 2 жыл бұрын
Betty Ann is a wonderful communicator. She could talk for hours and I would be happy to listen. So calming and loving.
@foridor
@foridor 10 ай бұрын
One of the 60s scoop children grew up in our community in Ontario, a friend and classmate of my 3 sons. This young man was forever scarred by living outside his cultural roots and always knew deep in his heart that he didn't fit! He became an alcoholic, was in a serious accident in his late teens that left him a quadriplegic, and died 7 years ago. A tragic outcome of our Canadian government attempting to take the Indian out of an Indian!! It is small comfort to know that some attempts have been made to offer an apology, but his life was filled with misery. The family in this story epitomizes forgiveness at its best! Thanks for yor deeply heartwarming story. I hope the reunions continue and bring you all much joy.
@jennr1787
@jennr1787 2 жыл бұрын
My father fought for over 30 years with the government of Canada for his rights as an indigenous person. He finally won 3 years after he had passed away my family got notice that he received his status. Now my sister, brother and our children can claim our rights as part of the Canadian indigenous people. I grew up learning about my native ancestors, going to our local Indian friendship centre, pow wows, loving the sound of the men signing and playing the drums. When my nephew passed away 2 years ago my brother, his wife, his living son, and our family celebrated his life and his spirit journey in the way of the native people. It is the most beautiful celebration I've been a part of.
@blazefairchild465
@blazefairchild465 Жыл бұрын
Bless your father for being able to pass this on to his children that’s nice you & brother were able to take part in all the activities & learning about your ancestors in the centers even though your family wasn’t legally indigenous person status. What rights does it make if you are a legal member of your tribe ? If they excepted you all anyway.
@SomethingAboutBeautee
@SomethingAboutBeautee 10 ай бұрын
As a Canadian I’m so sorry what our government has done to you. ❤
@jennr1787
@jennr1787 10 ай бұрын
@@SomethingAboutBeautee it was long difficult process but my father finally got his wish to leave his legacy behind. I thank you very much!
@Marachelle7
@Marachelle7 3 жыл бұрын
I got mad, I cried, I laughed- and I’m so happy that they found each other 💕
@biddiemutter3481
@biddiemutter3481 Жыл бұрын
Me too
@amylivingston3860
@amylivingston3860 3 жыл бұрын
So happy for you all!!! I’m not a Canadian, but feel the government was so wrong in what they did. My daughter (we are white) is married to an indigenous Costa Rican man. Through him and his very tight knit family, I have witnessed how important their culture is to them. They have two local farms and have a classroom where they teach about their heritage and the Bri Bri religion. Bless you all for finding each other!!
@terridibella5100
@terridibella5100 3 жыл бұрын
A heartbreaking look into the damage caused by racism, privilege and superiority. A heartwarming look into the awesome power of strength and resilience. Thank you for enlightening me.
@carmenwright6731
@carmenwright6731 3 жыл бұрын
I can just feeling how happy they are meeting each other my self did not get mush of my mother and its hurt . i am happy for them
@AnitaSouthall
@AnitaSouthall 3 жыл бұрын
That is so well said, thank you
@3mastiffsme
@3mastiffsme 3 жыл бұрын
How about religion?! That’s the real culprit. You’re probably religious in one way or another, so easy to pretend there’s something more at play. No one believes their religion could ever be wrong. It’s still being done today, u don’t know history. Past & present
@siggyretburns7523
@siggyretburns7523 2 жыл бұрын
Enough with the "Racism/priveliged" bs. These people were adopted. It was at that point their race was separated from any privilege. Would their race be effected if they were adopted by white people? How about black people? No. They would still be the same race they were born with. Would they be priveleged? They got adopted, didnt they? What if they were adopted by whites? Or blacks? Or mixed? What if they chose to not do squat with their life after being priveleged? Would they still be priveleged living on the streets? What if they were adopted by bums but made something of themselves anyways? Would they be priveleged? Read my comment above. What I didnt mention because its not important was that she was a very dark skinned Hawiian. Adopted when my father was in the USMC stationed in Honolulu after WWII. She was only 3 months old. She grew up in a predominantly white neighborhood in Ca. And we heard it all. We also took pity on the ignorant. In the end, we all grew up the same. Same friends, same opportunities. Everything but the same cocoa butter. She married a short hungarian guy that was, and as far as I know, is deeply in love with her. I can honestly say she was my pops favorite, as he pampered her butt her whole life. There were no special priveliges from anyone else, nor privileges denied. Nobody cared if she was black, white, green or whatever. Just the very rare idiot that soon got the message from her friends. The "Racism/white priveleged" garbage is Marxist propaganda that you bought hook line and sinker. And the sooner you realize that, the picture will become a lot more clearer. I wish you well on it. I'd rather have more friends than enemies.
@good1day726
@good1day726 2 жыл бұрын
@@siggyretburns7523 agree; what is the endgame meant to be with all the promoted demonizing of folks with the racism label? I wish i knew the languages and culture of the old world. immigrants dropped that soon after getting off the boats (whether by pressure or voluntarily to fit in.) people have lived with the resulting emptiness and zero identity for decades, a century, or more, and especially after ww2 when communities (multi gen homes) were separated by pressure to move out of the cities (streetcars taken away - couldn't get around) and to follow jobs necessary to afford the cars now needed for transportation.
@NancyCronk
@NancyCronk 2 жыл бұрын
This story simultaneously breaks my heart and makes it whole again. How anyone can separate a child from their family is impossible for me to wrap my head around. I cannot comprehend the level of pain endured by a mother whose children were torn from her loving arms, as well as the pain of a baby to lose their mother. A piece of my heart will stay with these four siblings after watching this.
@acewing24
@acewing24 2 жыл бұрын
Still being done by our governments, just in other countries.
@marciehall541
@marciehall541 2 жыл бұрын
They will remain in my heart also. 💜
@danadukes6163
@danadukes6163 9 ай бұрын
... and my heart also😢
@kathleenreid8332
@kathleenreid8332 3 жыл бұрын
Heartbreaking. May past Canadian governments never rest in peace. What was done to these innocent people is shameful.
@crustybastard1068
@crustybastard1068 2 жыл бұрын
What about the drunken abusive parents ? When will they be judged and held to account ?
@tianachecketts5084
@tianachecketts5084 2 жыл бұрын
who caused the drunkenness in the first place? and what arrogance to assume it's better for the children to be uprooted from their birth parents
@gma6886
@gma6886 2 жыл бұрын
The same thing happened in Australia causing intergeneration trauma.
@GypsyGirl317
@GypsyGirl317 2 жыл бұрын
@@crustybastard1068 generations of incredibly deep trauma leave an emotional pain that is impossible to put into words. That's why the stuff we see happens - it's a travesty in several nations where these things have happened. The pain flows down the generations. 😪💔🌿 Much acknowledgment and healing needs to happen. 💖
@honeyoconnor3743
@honeyoconnor3743 Жыл бұрын
It happened in the USA too. Amazing that humans thought these racist views and policies were acceptable. Governments did much damage to many native people and families.
@spy79gurl
@spy79gurl 3 жыл бұрын
This is so heartbreaking and heart warming I can’t imagine how many siblings suffer the same. God bless them
@boysrus61
@boysrus61 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for publicly sharing your story. It was horrible the way families were separated. I hope you will continue to find peace as you continue to find each other. I hope all your nieces and nephews, and in-laws are able to meet each other...the next generation needs to be connected!
@mitty_916
@mitty_916 2 жыл бұрын
While watching, I couldn't held my tears. I'm happy for these guys that after so many years, they found each other.
@McRambleOn
@McRambleOn 2 жыл бұрын
This was heartbreakingly depressing and amazingly, joyously, beautiful at the same time. Can’t fathom how they feel, but I’m blessed to have a chance to learn a tiny bit of it, and I thank them enormously for sharing it with us all.
@joanhaughton3391
@joanhaughton3391 2 жыл бұрын
Well said !
@elainehink100
@elainehink100 2 жыл бұрын
As a mother is broken my heart to see this baby boy crying. I hope they spend a lot of time together☺️
@AprilAiteen
@AprilAiteen 2 жыл бұрын
Betty-Ann is such a wonderful big sister. ❤️
@ynesmiller7641
@ynesmiller7641 2 жыл бұрын
Betty-Ann, I did as outstanding job of keeping up with the family, mother, cousins etc and documents: letters, newspaper articles.I am sorry for your anger and pain.
@JenShea
@JenShea Жыл бұрын
As an adopted person who will never have an opportunity to meet birth parents (I’m aware he died in a plane crash when I was about 9 and my bio-mother didn’t want to meet me then I learned she died at 70) despite the atrocities that fell on this family (and so many thousands of indigenous families) I’m so happy they found each other. They have a beautiful bond and respect for each other.
@carolashlee8002
@carolashlee8002 3 жыл бұрын
Wow I was crying in the first 5 minutes. A lovely way to get to know each other.
@LK-dx2oq
@LK-dx2oq 2 жыл бұрын
This is such a heartbreaking and heartwarming story. So happy they found each other. My heart goes out to all of them. As a mother, I can’t imagine what their mother went through. It must have been agony to have them taken away. God Bless All !
@eviekelpie1
@eviekelpie1 2 жыл бұрын
I just love documentaries like these. So glad they still have so many more years together. Can't imagine what their poor Mum went through having her 4 babies taken away. Best wishes to you guys❤️
@deevillarreal9475
@deevillarreal9475 2 жыл бұрын
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💔indeed the very best to you all. 💔💔💔
@kylady124
@kylady124 10 ай бұрын
They weren't raised together, but they all have sanguine-type personalities, fun-loving and laid back. I can't for the life of me-- understand why the United States and Canada took it upon themselves to relocate indigenous children. It's a very dark historical time for both countries. But it was such a joy to see this family reunite! They came together, face to face to see the wonder of their rich and spiritual culture that is rightfully theirs, and reclaim what had been wrongfully taken away from them. Thank you so much for sharing your family history with us! ❤
@pettiestofbettys
@pettiestofbettys 3 жыл бұрын
As an African American I feel the same type of disconnect tonight from my ancestry and it is terribly sad. I would love to learn about my heritage but I will never get the chance because my family history was erased. Not having that piece of you and having all the questions is definitely a load to bear
@inashesumi8783
@inashesumi8783 3 жыл бұрын
Am from India and I pray that one day you'll find out what you've been looking for, good luck and may my Lord lead you to your answer, don't lose your hope mam!
@brileydad
@brileydad 3 жыл бұрын
I hear your heart BettyJean, and I pray you take the first steps in that journey.
@pettiestofbettys
@pettiestofbettys 3 жыл бұрын
@@brileydad my family has done the ancestry and genetic testing thing but my great grandfather was also adopted in the late 1800s and there's nothing prior to being brought over to Florida really. And the genetic ancestry is so broad! Maybe one day
@siggyretburns7523
@siggyretburns7523 2 жыл бұрын
My parents wouldnt stand in the way of my sister, if she chose to research it. It wouldnt have hurt them, I dont think. But she never even considered it. She was a sister to me and my brothers, and they felt the same...except for one brother. Ironically none of my other siblings consider him a brother. 😂 She passed way too early. It broke all of our hearts. Of all the peeps in my family, we were the compatible ones. Anyone that ever met her loved her. She was that sweet.
@priscillalutter2136
@priscillalutter2136 2 жыл бұрын
What about DNA testing? Can you do that to find family connections?
@rebeccadickinson9035
@rebeccadickinson9035 2 жыл бұрын
I’m so happy that all 4 of them got to be reunited after so long…what was done to them was horrible! Patience & love brought them together!
@lilwil-ns3uo
@lilwil-ns3uo 2 жыл бұрын
The sigh of relief during the group hug at the table was absolutely palpable. I don't have words yet about all the emotions this has released in my very soul.
@kieranhart5776
@kieranhart5776 3 жыл бұрын
It’s a beautiful thing. Separating siblings is a crime. You can tell they had good jeans. 4 different upbringings and they all turned out similarly beautiful people.
@christinasornbutnark1208
@christinasornbutnark1208 3 жыл бұрын
To the woman that said she was 56; you look great girl!!! You all look great. I’m from the US and am very ashamed of what our governments did to the original land owners. I’m so sorry this happened to each of you.
@carolashlee8002
@carolashlee8002 3 жыл бұрын
The same happened here in Australia Aboriginal children yanked from their families and put in to white peoples homes. They tried the white / bleach them out. Shocking.
@thirupillay6993
@thirupillay6993 2 жыл бұрын
They did that to all the countries they colonised. To date many families and affected people do not speak of these atrocities. It was bad. How do you explain many generations later when a black or Indian person has a child with blond hair and blue eyes. We never heard of a white person married to a grandmother so the unspeakable happened and to date this is buried and died with them never to be spoken about.
@mangotree2110
@mangotree2110 2 жыл бұрын
Bloody Poms did some terrible things. It all comes from the English, a cruel race they were.
@carolashlee8002
@carolashlee8002 2 жыл бұрын
@@mangotree2110 yep
@texasgina
@texasgina 2 жыл бұрын
Exactly! I’m part Muscogee Creek Indian. They made everyone go to Oklahoma.
@starlight_44
@starlight_44 3 жыл бұрын
Think it's great that she (eldest) was always looking for her siblings👍she loved them and found each of them, shows the power of love in families, apart or broken.🙏Bless them all.🌟
@prettyastounding7924
@prettyastounding7924 3 жыл бұрын
You are all so kind and sensitive to each other. Have fun forever in your love for each other.
@xdrachel
@xdrachel 2 жыл бұрын
What a sad, beautiful story. I feel so much sorrow for their mum.
@faithm9284
@faithm9284 2 жыл бұрын
This was sweet to watch. Estranged from my sibs, so living through you 4.
@inashesumi8783
@inashesumi8783 3 жыл бұрын
I don't know how many times I cried watching this, just imagine being in their shoes.....
@Nancy-mi3xe
@Nancy-mi3xe 2 жыл бұрын
Good for them for working on the emotional scars, and on building a better future. I'm so glad for them that they have each other now. As a Jewish woman who lost family in the Holocaust and sees the way the trauma travels down the generations, I can relate.
@yahccs1
@yahccs1 Жыл бұрын
What a heartwarming story. And it's wonderful to find a documentary that is not ruined by background music. That is so rare these days.
@brivonn5222
@brivonn5222 3 жыл бұрын
This was such a touching emotional documentary. Thank you Real Stories for sharing their special moment with us. 🖤
@sallymander1068
@sallymander1068 11 ай бұрын
I think of all the shows I've watched of siblings meeting each other for the first time, this one is my favorite. It was very educational, heartwarming, and fun to watch them interact together. Such a sad family history, but hopefully their next generation's history will be mych happier.
@jennasis204
@jennasis204 2 жыл бұрын
I can identify with what this family has gone through. I worked as a Social Worker in Montreal in the late 70’s and it was heart breaking to see how the indigenous people were treated, I fought against the cruel indiscriminate way that chiens were senselessly removed from their families, there was no consideration of the emotions and feeling of the children or the parents. Because of that experience I came out of Social work and went into the medical profession, while in social work I cried for what those poor families went through, I kept advocating to keep the families together, help them where they were, only if the children were in danger would they be removed. I am sad that this mother could not see he children, I dread these experiences. I pray that they enjoy the rest of their life’s together
@sallyrickerson9139
@sallyrickerson9139 2 жыл бұрын
Same here in USA. Most Tribes were swindled, lied to, or pushed off their land, and plunked into a "Reservation", (Same idea what the Germans did to the Jews, but they were called "Ghettos"), stuck them on welfare, took away EVERYTHING they knew as a way of life. This resulted in them to drink. They were stripped of everything.
@debbieherrera1605
@debbieherrera1605 Жыл бұрын
This brakes my heart. I am a bio mom to my first son. I have 9 children (same father) and while I made the choice to give my son up for his benefit (I was 16 and didn’t know how I could ever raise him) it broke my heart. Can’t imagine how bad it must have been for there mother. While I am luck that my son contacted me when he had his first child I still think that every child deserves to know as much as possible about there biological parents.
@anamorales46
@anamorales46 2 жыл бұрын
I ended up crying and sad but also grateful for the enlightenment that you brought back to this issue. I applaud you for the courage to take a look at the past, celebrate the present and have hope for a better future. Infinite blessings to each one of you and my best birthday wishes to all.
@diannekhan5199
@diannekhan5199 3 жыл бұрын
Blessed that you all met. Bless your mom may she RIP
@dianapulido1807
@dianapulido1807 2 жыл бұрын
I had heard about the schools, but I had not heard about children being taken from their parents. Both situations are very sad. I'm glad you found each other and I hope you have many trips together. I can relate to your story somewhat because I was adopted and I recently found out I have siblings. I hope that one day soon we can have a family union like yours.
@kristinebailey6554
@kristinebailey6554 Жыл бұрын
YES! I was thinking the same, I have seen videos on how they made them leave home to attend distant schools. Absolutely criminal.
@zippan
@zippan Жыл бұрын
What an incredibly beautiful family.
@mariecurran9365
@mariecurran9365 2 жыл бұрын
Loved it. I'm thinking about how fortunate you all are to be together again 🙂💞
@butcharmstrong8275
@butcharmstrong8275 Жыл бұрын
Wonderful honest story of separation and finding each one again...What a Blessing!
@julianolan2860
@julianolan2860 2 жыл бұрын
This long journey so well expressed, thank you all for sharing this delicate re-membering of a family. All over the world adult humans perpetuate cruelty on their children especially those deemed socially unacceptable. A girl baby in China, an illegitimate child in Ireland, and especially the children of conquered people. Sadly these times now are the improved times and people are re-membering. Love and sorrow.
@sharona.mcgowan152
@sharona.mcgowan152 9 ай бұрын
How WONDERFUL they found each other again and my heart breaks for them being separated,then my heart soars for them being a family...God bless you all & I'm looking forward to future family gatherings for you all... much love & happiness for you all 💜😀🌹
@godblessacountrygirl5324
@godblessacountrygirl5324 2 жыл бұрын
Wow,what a beautiful family,so full of laughter and fun..that's living!! Happy for u all..family is everything,I myself crave that feeling and your so lucky to have each other!! God bless each of u,keep laughing and spending time together..life is short!
@cindycardoza4717
@cindycardoza4717 3 жыл бұрын
I’m in Tears this story just made me miss my youngest Sister who passed FRM Covid in September 10 th Our Sister bond will never be Broken in life or Death I miss you Patty 😭😭😭 rip 🙏🏼🙏🏼
@feef6098
@feef6098 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful, emotional and very courageous. So happy they are back together it’s a new beginning for them all much love and hope for their continued journey (Gal from oz)
@Kathleen-lt4sx
@Kathleen-lt4sx 9 ай бұрын
I watched this biography today, it was so well done. So, glad they found each other, but sad, that their Mother wasn't alive to see this. I hope after finding each other that they can stay in touch. At least they have the internet to help them, until the next reunion.
@nooronkolisvlogusa361
@nooronkolisvlogusa361 Жыл бұрын
These siblings should stay together, they are so happy finding each other.
@browniewood7099
@browniewood7099 2 жыл бұрын
This is an astoundingly strong, beautiful, heartbreaking story. Such a deep, brilliant, resilient family. Thank you for sharing this important human story. Thank you for your humor, dignity and your honesty. My heart has been split open. Every Tender Healing Blessing to all of you and all of humanity.
@ianandalisonstewart4710
@ianandalisonstewart4710 2 жыл бұрын
I am a white English New Zealander. This was a vile time in history that has yet to be put right. Watching your video brought to mind the similarities with what happened in New Zealand and Australia (at similar times). Man's inhumanity to man ..... Having said that, I am thrilled that you have begun a life together and I pray God's richest blessing upon you.
@Maraea-b3z
@Maraea-b3z 9 ай бұрын
so you know what happened to Maori and Indigenous Australians then, and the residential homes set up all across australia and nz, strapped from speaking there own languages, YES definitely INHUMANE practices. The rabbit proof fence was a good documentary highlighting this. Maori had tribunals hearings throughout the country, with huge payouts for some tribes, which is a good start for the healing process to begin.
@Glynn3904YT
@Glynn3904YT 3 жыл бұрын
If you focus on what you can't or don't have, you will never be happy. Those who appreciate what they do have a better chance at happy lives. I hope they can get past the injustices and enjoy the time they have left together.
@pettiestofbettys
@pettiestofbettys 3 жыл бұрын
The privaledge of being able to have your history while telling those whose history your people have erased to move forward for happiness is the biggest reach of the whitest privaledge you could've brought to these comments. Just incredible and so tone deaf
@Glynn3904YT
@Glynn3904YT 3 жыл бұрын
@@pettiestofbettys I'd rather be tone deaf than hearing things that haven't been said. 1st of all, who says I am white? Racist presumption? 2nd, my worry is that they focus on time lost with their Mother to the point they can't appreciate the time with each other. You know where you can stick your race card Also, is it white privaledge to know how to spell privilege?
@pettiestofbettys
@pettiestofbettys 2 жыл бұрын
@@Glynn3904YT white privaledge is a classification of the tone of your comment. You don't have to be white it still shows the same thing. White privaledge. Not racist so you should probably look up those two words to help with your confusion on how to use them and gain an understanding of what's being said when they are used. And part of appreciating the time you spend with people whose culture was also ripped away is exploring that and trying to gain understanding and maybe even get some of that culture back. What they are doing is beautiful and shouldn't have to be done If not for the exertion of a precious white privaledge. But sure.... Continue on
@Glynn3904YT
@Glynn3904YT 2 жыл бұрын
@@pettiestofbettys Looked it up and 'white privaledge' doesn't exist. Have a google yourself. You're trying to make yourself sound clever & woke but you're just someone with a chip on your shoulder looking to whine. Take it elsewhere please. Not welcome directed at me and certainly pointless
@piero17y65
@piero17y65 2 жыл бұрын
@@Glynn3904YT oh I didn't know that you weren't ◻️. I thought you were. My bad. Anyway this girl is a wannabe. Miss Give Me All The Attention 👩.
@Sandyde321
@Sandyde321 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your story with us..beautiful, sad, heartwarming, tragic, unfair, grateful that you are all together again.
@stephaniecornish2001
@stephaniecornish2001 3 жыл бұрын
This is so heart breaking and heart warming at the same time
@cindicescon3149
@cindicescon3149 2 жыл бұрын
God bless your Mother. She would be so proud of you all. I grew up in Sask and Northern BC. I had many indigenous friends. You are all so amazing
@herbross4498
@herbross4498 Жыл бұрын
Painful, but wonderfully encouraging. Humanity. God Bless.
@bakerwannabe4435
@bakerwannabe4435 Жыл бұрын
Very interesting. I’m glad that you all found each other. Thank you for sharing your story.
@geegeejardine4626
@geegeejardine4626 2 жыл бұрын
I just found this lovely story of bonding after all these years in a week that is in your soul forever from the the region and the mother you came from. 🥰🤗💕🙏
@martita441
@martita441 2 жыл бұрын
This is such a heart breaking documentary. But so necessary to educate feature generations. Thank you for sharing. I am so so sorry so many people, first nations had to endure such a horrible experiences. We cant forget and this can't ever happened again. :(
@daniellebitzer304
@daniellebitzer304 2 жыл бұрын
The brother’s laugh is awesome 😇
@mikijnkowski1624
@mikijnkowski1624 2 жыл бұрын
I feel like more people would've clicked on the thumbnail if it had the word "Indigenous "in it. The first time i saw the thumbnail, i cruised right by it. After i read the description though, I had to watch it. The injustices pressed upon Natives/Indigenous people are just incomprehensible to me... This doc was very bittersweet
@joannareese6136
@joannareese6136 3 жыл бұрын
This was so nice to see. They all got to meet!
@marcellawynja2372
@marcellawynja2372 2 жыл бұрын
would be nice if they all had a family reunion with families. What a joyful time that would be. I am so happy they are reunited.
@bradleyclutton4564
@bradleyclutton4564 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant documentary
@rita4missions
@rita4missions Жыл бұрын
The sister in the green top , the tallest one, is so affectionate. I am so glad they all found each other and I pray 🙏 they will remain together and in some ways make up for the lost time. Brotherly love is wonderful 😊 like all of you are..I am saddened by the thought that you have been ripped off of your beautiful heritage.Your mother is beautiful and she must've suffered a lot loosing you beautiful children. i send you a big hug and healing blessing all the way from Italy. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
@Bow-j6c
@Bow-j6c Жыл бұрын
You don't have to find a way to be a family as the pull of your heart has already made you family, Contentment love and wisdom has made you family, You never anything else but family since you all were children, This is why you are all together again today
@jacbutton373
@jacbutton373 Жыл бұрын
I kind of fell in love with you all watching this, including your mother whose presence you made tangible. Your account resonated with me and affirmed some of my own cultural turmoil as a result of having a mother who narrowly survived WWII Germany. Just as military wars don't end when the bullets stop, psychological and social destruction reverberates for generations to come. I think we need to recognise that there are many Holocausts, many of them seemingly quiet and mainstream. It's not just governments who have to stop doing these things: each of us has a personal responsibility to examine our unconscious biases, the most insidious way we propagate inequality. This is one of the best documentaries I've had the privilege to view (twice now). Thank you lovely Betty Ann, Esther, Rose and Ben, for sharing the most intimate details of your family story and well done to all those involved in the making of this testimony.
@phyllismagunde5844
@phyllismagunde5844 3 жыл бұрын
Wow! How sweet, when they laugh and hug each other.
@staciarenee2982
@staciarenee2982 2 жыл бұрын
What a lovely group of siblings, im SO happy they found eachother and can finally be together. Shame on whoever removed them from their mother and robbed them a lifetime of love. All they can do is pick up and be together now.
@piethecatfunnies2137
@piethecatfunnies2137 2 жыл бұрын
I am stilll crying. So many birthdays missed. So many hugs.
@LutchmeeMaharaj
@LutchmeeMaharaj Жыл бұрын
I cried when you all played the indengious music instrument.... ❤❤❤ I got shivers
@sarojisaksson6305
@sarojisaksson6305 2 жыл бұрын
Very touching story needs to be told and you did it very well.So glad that you all got together and re tell the pain and the hidden truths about your lives. Very proud of you all and keep your heart open for your tradition and values. Im sure you are working on forgiveness and how to move on for your own sakes. Love the brother and sisters team and what a treat you gave to each other by visiting and being refreshed by your cultural inheritance.WAY TO GO!
@biddiemutter3481
@biddiemutter3481 Жыл бұрын
I love that there's a natural dynamic between the 4, much like me and my siblings , even though it was the first.
@everlynhoughton1230
@everlynhoughton1230 2 жыл бұрын
Very emotional, sad to hear this happened, glad to see you all found each other. Compassion for MJ ❤️
@lilbitomajjiktm
@lilbitomajjiktm 2 жыл бұрын
As an adopted Child Myself ... Your Story as well as the courage to share IT touched Me in ways Words cannot express. Thank You ALL for the gift of Sharing Your Journey May GOD continue to Bless You each and Every Day ... 🙏 as You Grow as the Family GOD created You to be 🥰
@PK-bh1ww
@PK-bh1ww 2 жыл бұрын
The brother is right. It's not about the $ that makes a family good. It's the love and memories you make together.. The times together. Even the poorest families can be wonderful because they are full of love and fond memories of special moments and good times. They are something $ can't buy and nothing can replace. So glad they found each other and will be able to create memories.
@joanneromano1234
@joanneromano1234 2 жыл бұрын
Wow! Just Wow! No words to describe what this family went through at the hands of the Canadian Government! So happy they have had chance to find each other, and try to build from the bricks that they were given. Hope they are able to connect and remain family.
@elainehink100
@elainehink100 2 жыл бұрын
Your mommy would be so proud of all of you. You all are so dearly beautiful and beautiful and amazing people.
@joylives_4her668
@joylives_4her668 2 жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness I swear this was so so touching!😪 My 💖 was aching right along with you guys as far as the longing part. Im so very glad you guys actually had the opportunity to spend time together to feel eachother out physically for the 1st time! Yaaay 😃 And to be honest you guys seemed to me as if you had known eachother all along. I mean as if you grew up together. As the old saying goes Blood is thicker than water 💯 It definitely shined through. So much love. Your mother must have been Smiling down on you guys😇💫 This was beautiful and I pray that for your 1st official reunion it's even fuller of love. God Bless you All Always 🙏🏽
@anamorales46
@anamorales46 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for having the courage to see the past and make a happy present and a hopeful future. Also for the light you brought to all of us about this painful part of human history. Infinite blessings to all of you and best wishes birthdays to come.
@PSapphireJ
@PSapphireJ 2 жыл бұрын
Bitter story when they were taken from their mom, but SWEET to see the blessed outcome of these heartfelt siblings. Teary eyes watching. Heartbreaking but a very deep loving and moving story. Thank you for sharing your life. 😢❤🎉 Happy Birthday to all of you!
@susancaroline927
@susancaroline927 2 жыл бұрын
I feel there is so very much I could learn from this wonderful people. I wish I could have that opportunity.
@kidswithfins1788
@kidswithfins1788 2 жыл бұрын
History is just packed with justified injustice. There is ignorance that can be forgiven and built upon. And there is hatred passed off as ignorance. It’s such a fine line between. I am so glad families are moving forward and healing together. If forgiveness is in their hearts, they are a better person than I often find myself being.
@ruthannk.4662
@ruthannk.4662 2 жыл бұрын
Sad but so wonderful you found each other and cam enjoy time with each other was so sweet! God bless you all
@CanadianJustFedUp
@CanadianJustFedUp 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for doing this documentary. I feel it is definitely a process of healing for all.
@nurse12320
@nurse12320 8 ай бұрын
A sad family history is well told in such a beautiful art form. I wish you and 20,000 other indigenous families the best.
@juliereyes8783
@juliereyes8783 2 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful documentary, brought me to tears. I wonder about no mention of who there Fathers were, or what became of them? This story will stay with me.
@KPD017
@KPD017 3 жыл бұрын
This is so beautiful and heartwarming. Happy New Year everyone! 🎆
@bettyhudson979
@bettyhudson979 2 жыл бұрын
OH‼️ I feel the pain of the siblings. I had a similar separation from my brothers and a sister
@sharonproctor3085
@sharonproctor3085 Жыл бұрын
I'm so happy that you're all together. I'm Canadian by birth, but live in the states. I pray you all stay close as the years go by. ❤
@kimberlysisk6410
@kimberlysisk6410 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this wonderful story.
@mariamunoz5907
@mariamunoz5907 2 жыл бұрын
I am so happy for this siblings they are together as a family now .
@paulineclarke5388
@paulineclarke5388 3 жыл бұрын
I’m so sorry that you were all taken from your Mum , it was a terrible injustice I hope that you are able to put it behind you and enjoy reconnecting with your siblings ❤️❤️
@Pattiefair
@Pattiefair Жыл бұрын
.thank you for sharing your story with us my sister was missing for 10 years it's about 20 to fill in all the little tiny gaps but we did it and you will too stay in touch with each other and God bless you all by the way we were three girls and the boys well
@natsumi2911
@natsumi2911 2 жыл бұрын
A wonderful film, thank you for sharing a really personal experience. I wish you all peace and healing ❤️💙❤️💙
@susannaude8514
@susannaude8514 2 жыл бұрын
You four are amazing, and beautiful and strong!! Be safe. Be happy.
@terrybahnsen1187
@terrybahnsen1187 2 жыл бұрын
A beautiful family. So happy they found each other again.
@warriorqueen1609
@warriorqueen1609 11 ай бұрын
☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆I SAVED THIS TO WATCH AGAIN FOR AN UPLIFTING MOMENT!!!!! ALSO FOR Y'ALL WHO CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS ===THIS SHOULD BE YOUR TRADITIONAL FAMILY STORY FROM NOW ON!!! ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
@fluffystarafina
@fluffystarafina 2 жыл бұрын
I love you guys, you are all beautiful , beautiful souls. I am so deeply and sincerely sorry for the pain that you and your sweet mother had to endure. Please be together often. One day the earth will call you all home where you will all get your turn at eternity with your dear mother. Together as it should be.This is just the beginning guys ❤❤❤❤❤
@christinamiller1323
@christinamiller1323 2 жыл бұрын
I remember watching when these 4 siblings met for the first time.. Tears then, tears now on Thursday morning 5/19/22..
@jennivanrooyen5963
@jennivanrooyen5963 2 жыл бұрын
I accidentally came across your story. Your poor mother, she must have suffered a lot, I am glad she got to meet one of you at least.
@veronicaleyba929
@veronicaleyba929 2 жыл бұрын
What a Beautiful video and beautiful family sad circumstances indeed I wish this family the best I hope they do well and keep in touch and stay as a family together
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