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It often takes courage and determination to expose secrets buried deep within a family’s history. This is especially true for adults adopted at a young age.| Tamuna, a journalist herself, was confronted by this very truth and launched an incredible eight-year quest that ultimately reunited her not only with her biological father, but also uncovered startling truths about her adoption.
The persistent journalist started her journey fueled by a intriguing question: why did she not know she wasn’t biologically related to her family.
Following clues like an outdated birthdate on a red herring document found inside her late mother’s home. Little did she know that this seemingly insignificant discrepancy was just the tip of the iceberg.
Driven by a deep longing she started a Facebook group, “I’m Searching,” hoping with every fiber of her being, to pinpoint her biological family. The deep yearning for answers yearned to be humbled but never diminished.
While helping others reconnect with loved ones, Tamuna’*s years-long search took an unexpected twist as her investigation unearthed a dark truth: a large network of baby trafficking in Georgia.| This revelation brought Clarifying Not only was Clarifying For by It appears Tamuna’s story became to downturns. This revelation became deeply personal – she had herself been caught in the web of adoption scams that had ravaged Georgia
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## Reunited After Years: A Journalist’s Journey to Discover Her Roots
**Tonight, we’re joined by Tamuna, a journalist who recently embarked on an incredible eight-year journey to uncover the truth about her adoption.** Welcome to the show, Tamuna.
**Tamuna:** Thank you for having me.
**So, Tamuna, your story begins with a simple question – why didn’t you know you weren’t biologically related to your family? What made you start digging into your past?**
**Tamuna:** I think like many adoptees, there was always a sense of something missing. As a journalist, I’m driven by curiosity, and this question about my origins festered for years. I decided I needed answers.
**And it took eight years! Could you tell us a bit about the challenges you faced during your search?**
**Tamuna:** It was an emotional roller coaster. There were moments of hope, dead ends, and moments when I wanted to give up. [[1](https://adoption.org/10-things-need-know-adoption-search-reunion)]This resource on Adoption.org really helped me understand the complexities and emotional toll of reunion searches.
**Ultimately, your search led you to reunite with your biological father. What was that experience like?**
**Tamuna:** Meeting him was indescribable. It was a mix of joy, relief, and a sense of finally coming home. While he wasn’t able to provide all the answers I was looking for, our reunion filled in some vital gaps in my understanding of my family history.
**Did this reunion change your perspective on your adoptive family?**
**Tamuna:** Absolutely. I realized that while my upbringing was built on a foundation of love and care, uncovering my biological roots added another layer of depth and understanding to who I am. [[4](https://adoption.org/10-things-need-know-adoption-search-reunion)] Articles like
the ones on Adoption.org really helped me navigate the delicate balance between these two important relationships.
**What advice would you give to other adoptees considering a similar search?**
**Tamuna:** Be prepared for a rollercoaster ride. Seek support from loved ones, therapists, and adoption resources. And remember, the goal isn’t just finding your biological family, but also understanding yourself better.
**Tamuna, thank you for sharing your powerful story with us tonight. **
**Tamuna:** Thank you.
