After receiving my packet of information from the adoption agency a few days ago, proving my connection to the woman that gave birth to me, I decided to try one last time to contact her only daughter. Unfortunately, all I have is her work address, after seeing a Facebook post that she was celebrating 28 years on the job. I wrote her a letter a month ago (See Post #968) with no response, so I don’t know if she received it or not? I was hoping that she would be sympathetic to my awkward situation. Since that first letter only included the birth certificate I received from the State of Indiana, legally linking her mother and I together, the follow-up adds even more credibility to my claim. Despite the discomfort of sharing a 68-year old surprise, I felt somewhat obligated to forward this additional documentation to her, since the whole affair could be perceived as a scam. 

I feel like I’m stalking the family after previous letters to her mom and half-brother have also gone unacknowledged. I’m convinced that someone owes me a direct answer, even if it’s please don’t contact us any more. So far, in my search, I only have hearsay that she doesn’t remember giving up a child for adoption at the age of 18. Well, here’s proof to the contrary, considering the state attorney recently unsealed these private files after all these years. It’s tough on all of us, even though my intentions are honorable. This is the short letter that I sent a few days ago:

Dear Janet:

I have no idea if you received my first letter, but I just recently got some additional documentation from the adoption home that I wanted to share with you. I’m sure that you question my intentions, but honestly I’m just trying to get some closure on the circumstances of my birth.

If you feel like this is some kind of scam against your family, I will be more than happy to stop with these inquiries – just send me an e-mail or note acknowledging that you received this and I will not bother you further – I promise. I just want to make sure that I’ve made every effort possible to express gratitude for my life. You are my last option since Jerry never responded and letters to Edna have been returned.

I’m not trying to make anyone uncomfortable or establish a relationship, but I somehow feel compelled to learn more about the woman who gave birth to me. Maybe you would do the same?

Best Regards, Mike