Adopted Woman Finds Out Her Birth Parents Are Criminals | TODAY

I always knew I was adopted. My aunt gave me a doll when I was around 3 and asked me to adopt it by taking care of it for her. I learned I was adopted then.

They made it seem like her parents were Bonnie & Clyde. Yes they committed a crime but that headline is a stretch

A friend had always bucked heads with his adoptive Mom so after college he worked hard to afford to pay for investigators to find his birth mother who ended up manipulating him. Over the next few years he gave her money while she withheld the name of his birth father. Later she claimed not to know who his father was, in the end he broke off all contact with her. He went to his adoptive Mom, shared what happened with her, and she was very supportive so they grew closer. His then girlfriend, later his wife, also became one of her best friends too. He found the relationship with his mother he had been seeking was always right there at home.

I always feel like if the situation is right than the kids should be told earlier on that they are adopted. It’s less of a shock....

What a lovely, lovely lady to share her personal story of adoption with us! She could have had a whole different reaction to the news about her birth parents and their rather unconventional ways. But, she didn’t! What a warm and compassionate soul .

I was adopted at 3 years old and I always knew! I was neglected as a child and left to wander during the day and I have memories of being hungry, scared and alone. I remember the day my siblings and I were taken into care and the trauma of cruel people slapping me when I wet myself and feeling totally rejected and unloved. I was eventually fostered by a woman who had mental health issues but still it was better than what I had come from. So I will be forever grateful. I have wonderful children and granddaughter. I have a wonderful life. 🥰

Donna is a wonderful gracious person. Realizing nobody has a perfect family: some less perfect than others. We all have something to be ashamed about, but our mistakes don't have to take away our value as human beings.

Thought they were serial killers how she was talking. Could have found an interesting story!

The intro made me think her parents were Bonnie and Clyde. 🤦🏼‍♀️

Look how happy her birth mom looked to have her daughter in her life.

I guess that's better than finding out your adopted parents are criminals.

Criminal parents: They loved their child. Point is: having an affair can mess up your life. At least, her parents gave her “Life” through adoption. 💓

So wonderful she had you, otherwise she would probably be alone. I was adopted, but by the time I could have looked for her she had died. I do have 3 siblings but we live so far apart we don't see each other. We're scattered here and their. I can't complain about my life I've had. I was adopted by two of the best parents anyone could have had. They showered me with love.

Imagine faking your death just to be able to raise your baby and then losing her anyway 😭

When will people realize that DNA doesnt automaticly equal love? Adopted families can be the greatest love. Adopted families ARE often soul families.

She is a loving witness to forgiveness, grace and The power of Love. Such a great daughter.

I love the way they interviewed her, no old salacious tactics, just a feel good story with lots of compassion for her. 🥰

Shes so sweet and genuinely loving towards her mother

I did not enjoy this as much as I thought I would lmao

I was adopted and my parents were crack addicts in Cali...I was adopted by a older couple that ushered me away to Hawai’i I should write a book too 😂