Periagoge
Scenario

Why meeting birth parents can create more questions than answers

I'm adopted and finally met my birth mother but she's nothing like I imagined and now I feel more lost than before I found her.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The reality of biological connection may clash with idealized fantasies of origin and belonging.

Your guide for this
Hypatia
Hypatia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Genealogy & Family History?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.