Addiction, Absence, and the Road Back to My Birth Father

In Part 2 of our powerful conversation with Chris, the emotional stakes deepen. Chris takes us through the winding road of reconnection with his birth father—once lost to addiction and incarceration—and how a long-awaited letter cracked the door open to forgiveness and healing.

We also explore the life-changing moment Chris met his half-brother from his birth father’s side, a child who didn’t just resemble him physically—but emotionally, energetically, and spiritually. It’s a reflection that brought up joy, grief, and a surprising sense of full-circle peace.

Chris also recounts a vulnerable and honest phone call with his birth mother where, for the first time, they both acknowledged the loss—and the love—that came from their separation.

And as Chris reconnects with the final missing pieces of his extended family, he shares what it feels like to finally, fully, know where you come from—and where you belong.

This is a conversation about truth, timing, and the power of second chances.

Addiction, Absence, and the Road Back to My Birth Father

In This Episode:

– Meeting his half-brother and seeing his mirror image

– Rebuilding a relationship with his birth father after addiction

– The emotional weight of a long-overdue apology letter

– A healing phone call with his birth mother about separation and regret

– Family secrets on his birth father’s side—and how they ripple through generations

– Understanding identity through the lens of nature and nurture

– Belonging to multiple families, and claiming all of them

– Finding a home in the adoption community

Why It Matters:

Chris’s story challenges the assumption that “knowing everything” means you escape the pain. Even in the most open adoptions, healing takes time and sometimes, it takes meeting a sibling who looks like you to see yourself more clearly.

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