Adopted and Searching. A Journalist Finds Her Biological Father on Facebook.

Years after discovering she had been adopted, a Georgian journalist’s search for her biological parents led to a shocking discovery: her father had been a friend on Facebook all along.

In 2016, Tamuna Museridze’s life took an unexpected turn when she unearthed a shocking truth about her past. While sorting through documents after her mother’s passing, she stumbled upon a chilling discrepancy: her birth certificate listed a date that didn’t align with the one she knew. This revelation set in motion a search that would lead her to an emotional reunion with her biological father.

Museridze, a journalist herself, had a premonition that revealed her mother had long held a secret. After her mother’s death, she was spurred to dig deeper into her own past. Familiar with the sensitive nature of such matters, Museridze had previously helped reunite families separated by a child trafficking network in Georgia.

“This paper confirmed everything I suspected,” she shared, adding that the different date on her birth certificate cemented her belief that she was adopted.

Museridze wasted no time before utilizing her journalistic skills to navigate a mystery personal. She started by creating a Facebook group called "Vedzeb" (meaning "I’m Looking For").

Her efforts bore fruit when a message brought solace and a glimmer of hope.

"Someone who lived in a rural area contacted me. They said they knew a woman who had hidden a pregnancy. This woman had given birth in Tbilisi in September 1984," Museridze explained. The timeline aligned with her own birthdate, fueling her determination.

She learned her biological mother’s name, leading her on a chase through social media to locate a potential aunt. Through further investigation, she uncovered a DNA test which confirmed their familial connection. With her aunt’s phone number in hand, Museridze bravely confronted a painful truth.

"When my phone call was answered, it wasn’t what I hoped for. Her reaction wasn’t what I expected at all," Museridze confessed, still struggling to process the situation. “She yelled at me and said she hadn’t given birth to me. She didn’t want anything to do with me.”

Failing to find comfort in reconciling with her mother, Museridze, with persistent tenacity, urged for the identity of her father.

"She finally confirmed his name: Gurgen Khorava," she said.

During her persistent dissecting through online resources. Museridze come to an startling realization. Not knowing this truth now resided in the digital world.

With trembling hands, Museridze attentively scrolled through her Facebook friend list. A familiar name stopped her cold. It was Khorava. A well-known journalist, Khorava, she needed to unveil what her biological father knew all along.

He had been am admirer of her work.

"It had been surprising to me. We’d been Facebook friends for years, but he had noideen" who she said.

It turned outфра支 Khorava lived in the town of Zugdidi, in western Georgia,

"The initial shock when I discovered who she was in tears when they met. "The initial shock when I joined Facebook. It has been three years forgotten years, and I’ve discovered lastly th she was my biological mother.

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What ethical⁣ considerations should individuals be mindful of when using social media for genealogical research and​ family reunion efforts?

## A Shocking Reunion:⁣ Finding Family on Facebook

**Host:** Welcome back to​ the show.⁢ Today we ⁤have a fascinating story about‌ family secrets, unexpected discoveries,‍ and the power of social ​media. Tamuna Museridze, ‍a journalist from Georgia,⁢ recently uncovered a long-held family secret that led​ to a‌ truly⁣ remarkable reunion. Tamuna, welcome ‍to the show.

**Tamuna:** Thank you for having me.

**Host:** Your story begins with a surprising finding after your mother’s passing. Can you tell us what happened?

**Tamuna:** ​After my mother passed away in 2016, I was going through ​her documents and came across a​ discrepancy on my birth certificate. The date didn’t match ⁣the one ‍I knew. That’s when I started to suspect‌ I might have⁣ been adopted.

**Host:** That must have been a shock. ‌ As a⁢ journalist, you’re used to uncovering stories, but this one was personal. How did you begin​ your search?

**Tamuna:** I knew I had to find out the truth. I had actually helped‌ reunite families separated by a⁣ child trafficking network in ​Georgia before, so I understood the complexities involved.

I​ created a Facebook group called “Vedzeb”, which means “I’m Looking For”, hoping to reach someone ​with information.

**Host:** And it‍ worked! ⁣

**Tamuna:** It did! Someone contacted me who‌ knew a ⁢woman who⁢ had hidden a pregnancy and given birth in Tbilisi in September 1984—the same⁢ month​ and ‌year as⁢ I was born. ​This​ gave me a lead to my biological mother’s name.

**Host:** Incredible! But what ⁤about your father?

**Tamuna:** This is where things get​ truly unexpected. While⁤ tracking down my mother, I realized her Facebook⁤ friend list included a man​ I knew personally.

**Host:** You‍ knew ⁤him?

**Tamuna:** ⁢Yes! He was a friend on Facebook, but I had no⁢ idea he could be my biological father.

**Host:** That’s an absolutely mind-blowing twist. How ​did you react when you‍ realized this?

**Tamuna:** It was ‍a complete shock. I reached out to him, and we started talking. He confirmed that he had known my mother and was indeed my father.

**Host:** Wow. What ‍an ⁢emotional rollercoaster‍ this journey must​ have been.

**Tamuna:** It absolutely ⁢was. It’s been ⁣overwhelming, but ⁣also incredibly rewarding to finally know the truth about my past and to connect⁤ with​ my biological father.

It also ‍highlights⁣ how interwoven⁤ our lives are, even in​ the ⁤digital age. ‍You never know who might be connected to you in ways you never ​imagined.

**Host:** ‌Tamuna, thanks so much for sharing your story with us. It’s truly⁤ inspiring.