Sonya Mitchell-Clark, a resident of Ohio, recently experienced one of the most emotional moments of her life: she discovered her biological mother thanks to newly released birth records.
A Historic Change in Ohio Law
The Ohio Department of Health recently opened access to birth records for people born between 1964 and 1996. This groundbreaking move has allowed thousands of adoptees to learn more about their origins. Sonya was among them – and the records led her directly to her birth mother.
The Search That Changed Everything
As soon as she learned her mother’s name, Sonya began searching on Facebook. To her complete surprise, she found that her biological mother, Francine, not only lived nearby but also worked at the very same company as she did.
Determined to make contact, Sonya reached out via social media. She began simply:
“Is this Miss Francine?”
When Francine replied “Yes,” Sonya wrote the words that would change both of their lives:
“I think I’m your daughter.”
A Mother’s Long-Kept Secret
Francine was overwhelmed with joy. She revealed that she had become pregnant at just 14 years old and had been sent to a girls’ home. Although she was allowed to hold her newborn briefly, she was not permitted to name her. Yet in her heart, she had always thought of her daughter by her own name.
Discovering an Entire Family
As the two reconnected, Sonya learned even more life-changing news: she had three sisters she had never known about. Even more astonishing, one of them lived just six minutes away from her home – and also worked at the same company.
Adoptive Family’s Support
Throughout the emotional journey, Sonya’s adoptive family stood firmly by her side. Reports confirm they have always encouraged her to search for her biological relatives and continue to support her as she builds bonds with her newly discovered family.
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