On this episode of Our American Stories, Eddie Willis grew up knowing he was adopted and never questioned it until he became a father himself. The birth of his own children sparked a need to understand his origins, leading him on a journey through closed adoption records and uncertainty. What he discovered was far more surprising than he ever imagined. Eddie shares his powerful story of identity, loss, and the meaning of family.

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<p>On this episode of Our American Stories, Eddie Willis grew up knowing he was adopted and never questioned it until he became a father himself. The birth of his own children sparked a need to understand his origins, leading him on a journey through closed adoption records and uncertainty. What he discovered was far more surprising than he ever imagined. Eddie shares his powerful story of identity, loss, and the meaning of family.</p>
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Searching for Birth Parents: An Adoptee’s Journey of Family and Belonging

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