Aimee interviews journalist and audio producer, Ashley Westerman as she discusses her adoption story, finding and meeting her birth mother.
Ashley's featured 2018 NPR article: "I Found My Birth Mother. It Didn't Rock My Life — And That's OK"
adopted at an early age and growing up in a majority white community in Kentucky, USA.
biological cousins adopted from same orphanage throughout her family
decided at early age to search for biological mother
took a few months of research
learned that biological mother had to give consent for reunion
orphanage arranged translator and meeting, Ashley was able to document her reunion experience with her journalism
There was a connection with her biological mother but not a spark
Ashley's advice to adoptees is if your curious about seeking your biological family, it is ok to be curious. Start having the conversation.
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