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Robin Blackburn McBride's avatar

Doreen, this is a compelling piece. Kudos to you for making a bittersweet journey and sharing your story.

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Doreen Frances's avatar

Thank you so much for reading and for the encouraging comment!

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Robin Blackburn McBride's avatar

My pleasure, Doreen. Keep up your beautiful writing! And thanks so much for connecting with me. I shared your story in my Notes, where it received more appreciation. Be sure to check out @Donna Galanti’s comments.

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Sandra L. Young's avatar

How lovely and poignant, Doreen.

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Doreen Frances's avatar

Thank you Sandra!

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Janice Powers's avatar

I'm so glad I read.your story- it stuck many familiar chords with

me, as I also never "knew" my father, and decided to search for him just a few years ago.

That search has led me on a remarkable journey, life changing and life-affirming. Thanks for sharing

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Doreen Frances's avatar

Thank you for reading it Janice! I'm so glad it resonated with you and that you are also experiencing the joys of your search too.

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Mary Ellen Gambutti's avatar

Thank you for sharing your lovely piece, Doreen, I have come across it belatedly. As an adopted person who never knew my father, whom I discovered in DNA search when he was many years dead, your story touched me.

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Mary Ellen Gambutti's avatar

Not late to your post at all! I'm up too early :)

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Doreen Frances's avatar

Thank you for your kind words Mary Ellen!

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Janu's avatar

This is so vulnerable and sending you all the love 💕 Happy birthday to him 😊

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Doreen Frances's avatar

Thank you Janu for the birthday wishes for my father and for the love!

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Wendy Martin's avatar

What a beautiful beginning too know your father. Happy birthday to him.

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Doreen Frances's avatar

Thank you for reading Wendy and for the birthday wishes!

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Davi, Wiley C.'s avatar

Thanks for sharing your stories. I really love reading them!

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Doreen Frances's avatar

Thank you for the love Wiley!

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