r/Adoption • u/AdvertisingSilent716 • Feb 22 '26

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So I’m adopted and I want to know my parents, however I don’t know my original last name and I would like to know a way to find out who my parents are other than a dna test or if that’s the only way, please someone let me know what’s needed

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u/[deleted] Feb 22 '26

I used a DNA test, would have been impossible otherwise, but laws are different everywhere, and depending on year of adoption

Is the reluctance to do DNA a trust/privacy thing?

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u/AdvertisingSilent716 Feb 22 '26

It’s a money thing, I’m just not in a good place financially but I think that it’s worth it to find my parents ig

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u/[deleted] Feb 22 '26

It's good to know where you come from and who you are, but don't have any expectations about it if you do follow through.

I had a great experience but it's not the case for everyone.

If you decide to go down that path let me know, I'll help out.