My real Mum was my Dad's sister - Teresa Weiler

In this episode of MumBelievable, host Sonia Beldon speaks with Teresa Weiler, who shares her profound journey of being adopted at a young age and the complexities of her identity. Teresa discusses her upbringing with adoptive parents, the emotional struggles of feeling unworthy, and her quest to uncover her biological roots. The conversation delves into the impact of family secrets, the emotional toll of discovering her birth mother's identity, and the eventual reconciliation with her adoptive family. Through her story, Teresa highlights the importance of understanding one's background and the legacy of motherhood. 00:00 Introduction to MumBelievable Podcast 01:21 Theresa's Adoption Story 03:13 Growing Up with Adoptive Parents 05:34 The Impact of Adoption on Identity 08:41 The Search for Biological Roots 10:41 Discovering Family Secrets 13:58 The Emotional Toll of Family History 15:49 Revealing the Truth to Family 18:28 Meeting the Birth Mother 21:51 The Aftermath of the Meeting 24:14 Understanding the Past 26:33 Rebuilding Relationships with Adoptive Family 28:28 Reflections on Birth Mother and Adoptive Mother 31:12 The Legacy of Mothers and Their Influence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.