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July 10, 2024 37 mins

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In episode 11 of "Finding Family DNA," we explore the journey of Jay’s niece, Maggie Botta. Jay, originally not in the business of finding birth parents, was inspired by Maggie's situation. Maggie, adopted into a white family and of African American descent, sparked the idea of a service after she casually mentioned her interest in finding her birth mother while using a computer at a family gathering. Jay quickly located her birth mother using his investigative skills, marking the beginning of BirthParentFinder.com. This episode delves into the early challenges of adoption searches before DNA testing became widespread, highlighting how advancements in technology and the internet transformed the ability to reconnect families. It provides a deep dive into the emotional reunion between Maggie and her birth mother, facilitated by Jay, and discusses the broader implications of these reunions on personal identities and family dynamics.


00:00 Intro

01:08 Jay's Journey in the Investigation Business

05:22 The Role of DNA in Family Searches

10:13 Maggie's Story: Finding Her Birth Mother

15:21 Family Dynamics and Adoption Story

18:21 Reconnecting with Birth Family

19:26 Wedding and Birth Mother Reunion

20:32 Challenges with Birth Mother

23:24 Boundaries and Biological Father

34:11 Reflecting on the Journey

36:08 Outro


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