Mom Reunites With Son She Placed For Adoption 33 Years Before
Melanie’s life took a profound turn when, at 18, she made the difficult decision to give up her baby for adoption. Despite the typical anonymity that surrounds such situations, a surge in DNA testing changed the narrative. A single, private moment after birth yielded the only photo she had of her son for 33 years. Life went on for Melanie – marriage, three more children – yet an unshakable longing persisted, particularly on her first child’s birthday.
Meanwhile, her son, named Greg by his adoptive family in Virginia, had a blissful upbringing. Learning about his adoption at the age of 10, Greg didn’t delve into his birth parents’ details. His casual curiosity shifted gears when Melanie, prompted by a DNA test, initiated a heartwarming reunion, closing the chapter on decades of separation and filling the void that had lingered for both mother and son.
