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Well, I got a letter from the Illinois Adoption Registry and Medical Information Exchange today, telling me that I had requested non-identifying information regarding my birth mother, birth father, or birth siblings. All they could tell me was that she was 19 years old, that I was born Nov 7th, and where I was born. I was confused, as I thought I had written explaining that I wanted IDENTIFYING information. So I called to ask.
Apparently, unless any of them register, I cant know any identifying information. On the plus side, this means that none of them have filed Do Not Contact papers. On the down side, I dont know what to do from here. I apparently cant get an original copy of my birth certificate unless she consents. Also, from the information I got today, it would appear that my birth father wasnt listed on my birth certificate.
I feel deflated. I dont know what to do, or where to go, or who to ask for help. I know that its been 22 years, and whats the difference of a few more days or weeks until I know...but I dont care. God damn it, its been 22 years. I want to know now. I just want to know.
Apparently, unless any of them register, I cant know any identifying information. On the plus side, this means that none of them have filed Do Not Contact papers. On the down side, I dont know what to do from here. I apparently cant get an original copy of my birth certificate unless she consents. Also, from the information I got today, it would appear that my birth father wasnt listed on my birth certificate.
I feel deflated. I dont know what to do, or where to go, or who to ask for help. I know that its been 22 years, and whats the difference of a few more days or weeks until I know...but I dont care. God damn it, its been 22 years. I want to know now. I just want to know.