The Search for His Mother’s Past Led to a Shocking Discovery

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Corey and Kendall discuss the emotional complexities of searching for biological family with guest Paul T. O'Connor.

Send us Fan Mail What happens when your search for family stretches across decades, dead ends, sealed records, and fading hope? In part two of this deeply personal conversation, Corey and Kendall continue their discussion with author and journalist Paul T. O'Connor. Together, they explore the emotional realities of adoption, foster care, identity, and the lifelong impact of family secrecy. Kendall shares stories from his years-long search for his biological family, including placing newspaper...

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Hosts: Corey Stulce, Kendall Stulce

Guest: Paul T. O'Connor

Topics covered

• adoption
• foster care
• identity
• family secrecy
• emotional realities
• search for family

Keywords

• family search
• adoption
• identity
• family secrets
• emotional impact

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