Andrew Pierce reunites with his birth mother after nearly 50 years
- Andrew Pierce finally meets his birth mother after decades of separation.
- The emotional journey of reconnecting with a long-lost parent unfolds in his book.
- A heartwarming reunion between a son and his mother after a lifetime apart.
STORY: It was a strange encounter because she didn't remember my birth or early years, not even the man she said was my father in my adoption file. I thought she'd contact me when I turned 49, but she didn't. I told her it was my birthday, and she seemed touched that I had thought of her all these years. She had placed me in an orphanage after my birth, planning to reclaim me later, but she never did. She never asked about my life. This led me to seek counseling for the first time at almost 50 years old. EXPLANATION: The person I thought was my birth mother didn't remember me or my early life. She had left me in an orphanage after my birth, intending to take me back later but never did. This lack of connection made me seek help to understand my feelings and past better. ADDITIONAL CONTEXT: The birth mother had visited me at the orphanage but eventually gave me up for adoption. She had a family of her own and didn't want them to know about me. This led to a complex and emotional journey of self-discovery for me.