I was born in the “baby scoop era” in the early 60’s and was given up for adoption at birth. I had been in the foster care system for 6 months before being adopted. Throughout my childhood we never spoke about my adoption, and they would tell me they got me at the supermarket. Between the ages of 9 to 11 I was being molested. Because of that trauma I started to drink around 10 years old. I continued to abuse alcohol through out my life but have now been sober for over 25 years. I never told anyone about being molested until I was 52 years old. I started my search for biological mother and father when I was 38. My biological mother kept me a secret for 38 years and my biological father had no idea that I even existed. For a period of time after initially finding them the relationship with my biological mother was going well but it soon came to have its ups and downs. The relationship with my biological father and his extended family on the other hand has always been very loving and welcoming. All 4 of my parents have now passed away. Now my life consists of helping others with my transparency about my story. My main wish is that this will help with the healing process for myself and for other adoptees.