Ep 7. She Chose Another Person Over Her Child

In Long Lost Family season 5 episode 7, titled "She Chose Another Person Over Her Child," viewers follow the stories of two individuals who are searching for answers about their birth mothers, who both made the difficult decision to give them up for adoption.

The first individual is a man named Chris, who was born in the early 1960s and given up for adoption at a young age. While he has always known that he was adopted, he never took any steps to search for his birth mother until recently. Chris's adoptive mother passed away when he was in his thirties, which sparked his interest in finding out more about his biological family.

As he begins his search, Chris uncovers some surprising information about his birth mother. He discovers that she was involved in a relationship with a man who was married at the time she became pregnant with Chris. Despite this, Chris's birth mother chose to keep the pregnancy a secret from the man and gave Chris up for adoption, knowing that she would not be able to provide him with the stable home he deserved.

Chris's birth mother also made the decision to have a closed adoption, meaning that there would be no contact between her and Chris after he was placed with his adoptive family. However, Chris's search leads him to a family member who is willing to help him connect with his birth mother.

The second individual featured in this episode is a woman named Karen, who was adopted in the early 1970s. Karen grew up with a happy childhood, but always felt a sense of curiosity about her biological family. She began searching for her birth mother in her thirties, but was met with resistance at every turn.

After years of dead ends, Karen finally connected with a woman who claimed to be her biological cousin. This woman had information about Karen's birth mother, but told Karen that her mother did not want to be contacted. This news was devastating for Karen, but she refused to give up on her search.

As the episode progresses, both Chris and Karen are faced with heart-wrenching revelations about their birth mothers. Despite the difficult truths they uncover, both individuals remain committed to finding the answers they seek.

Through interviews with the individuals and their families, as well as archival footage and photographs, "She Chose Another Person Over Her Child" is a poignant reminder of the difficult decisions that birth mothers often face when considering adoption. The episode also underscores the importance of perseverance and resilience in the face of adversity, and the power of human connection to help us navigate even the most challenging circumstances.