Adoptive Family Results Hopes 3 - My child searched with our blessings, as we hoped that she would find the answers to questions that we couldn't answer. 0 - My child searched and I was afraid that because she was searching, she didn't want or need us around any more. 0 - I searched for my child so that I would be able to answer any questions that she had about her history 2 - Hope that the result of my search for my child's birthfamily will be that he will be able to at least know about her and, if they both choose, have a relationship 1 - Hope the end result would be a personal reunion that would enhance my kid's lives 1 - Hope to pave the way for their eventual meeting in hopes that it would be beneficial for both of them 1 - We have an open adoption, so hopefully searching will not be an issue Expectations 5 - Some emotional trauma from learning about his history 0 - I'm getting along and may not live to see it but I hope I do. 0 - expectations are not high as my other child's birthmother refused contact 2 - no expectations 1 - Child now lives with birthparent Results From Day One to End of Year One 5 - There has been no reunion as of yet 1 - I feel blessed to have my son's birth mom in our lives. 2 - very good for all sides 0 - it has been an okay situation 0 - it has been a frightening time, as I never expected them to reunite Results From Year One Through Year Two 7 - been reunited less than a year 1 - I feel blessed to have my son's birth mom in our lives. 0 - very good for all sides 0 - it has been an okay situation 0 - it has been a frightening time, as I never expected them to reunite Results From Year Three and On 8 - been reunited less than 3 years 0 - I feel blessed to have my son's birth mom in our lives. 0 - very good for all sides 0 - it has been an okay situation 0 - it has been a frightening time, as I never expected them to reunite Back to SOAR Handbook Index