Ep 2. Your Mom's Been Here the Whole Time

In Long Lost Family season 1 episode 2, titled "Your Mom's Been Here the Whole Time," the hosts, Chris Jacobs and Lisa Joyner, help two individuals search for their biological mothers.

The first person is Marc, a 34-year-old who was adopted at birth. Although he loves his adoptive parents and has never felt the need to search for his birth parents, he recently became a father himself and now wants to know his medical history. With the help of the Long Lost Family team, he is able to track down his birth mother, Linda, who reveals that she has been looking for him for years.

The second person is Tammy, a 52-year-old who was raised by her grandmother and only learned about her biological mother when she was a teenager. Despite numerous attempts, Tammy has never been able to locate her mother and has now turned to Long Lost Family for help. With the help of personal investigator Myra, Tammy is able to find her mother, Peggy, who has been living in the same small town all along.

Both Marc and Tammy are nervous and emotional as they prepare to meet their biological mothers for the first time. They travel to their mothers' homes, unsure of what to expect. When they finally come face to face with their mothers, there are tears, hugs, and plenty of questions. Linda and Peggy both reveal difficult circumstances that led to their decisions to give their children up for adoption.

The episode delves into the emotional trauma of adoption, both for the birth parents who make the difficult decision to give up their child and for the child who grows up without knowing their biological origins. It also highlights the importance of medical history and how it can impact the lives of adoptees and their families.

Ultimately, both Marc and Tammy are able to reconnect with their birth mothers and gain a newfound appreciation for the women who gave them life. The episode ends with both families moving towards a new chapter in their lives, filled with hope and love.