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Birth mothers and adopted children

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By Wed 04-Nov-09 13:56:52 Add message | Report | Contact poster

I am currently researching real life stories of babies who were given up for adoption in the late 60's/early 70's and their birth mothers who have since tried to find them - or who have been found by their son or daughter in later life.

I fully understand that this can be very raw and highly emotional subject - but if any adopted children or birth mothers would be willing to talk to me (absolutely confidentially) I would be so grateful.

I have just started writing a novel and want to make sure I fully research this subject that I am truly moved by. I would love to speak to anyone who has successfully found their son or daughter or any women who have decided to close that painful chapter of their life.

I am particularly interested in finding out about the nursing homes the young mothers to be were sent to and would love to talk to an ex nurse or midwife - or to a mother who gave birth in one.

Please contact me by email. I will of course completely protect your anonimity.

Many thanks for reading this message.

Leeanne

leeannevin@googlemail.com

Add message | Report | Contact poster By Wed 04-Nov-09 20:00:19

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