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Alison Willoughby
Alison Willoughby, a female adoptee, was born in January 1965 in Melbourne, Australia. Just two weeks after her birth, she found herself in the care of her adoptive parents, and th...view moreAlison Willoughby, a female adoptee, was born in January 1965 in Melbourne, Australia. Just two weeks after her birth, she found herself in the care of her adoptive parents, and the legal processes of adoption were finalized 10 months later. Subsequently, her birth certificate, bearing the names given by her adoptive parents, was issued. It was not until the age of 19, following the enactment of new adoption legislation that her birth mother reached out, marking the first meaningful contact with her biological roots. This pivotal moment unraveled details about her identity and facets of herself that had remained unknown until then. Serendipitously, she also crossed paths with her biological father and his family. Despite these revelations about her origins and the circumstances surrounding her adoption, Willoughby's life continued to be fraught with unresolved issues. The persistent longing for a sense of "connection" and "love" proved perplexing, giving rise to confusion and numerous challenges. Through an arduous journey of personal development and soul-searching, she gradually gained insights into herself and the subsequent traumas she had endured. This process allowed her to acknowledge, forgive, and initiate the healing necessary to move forward in her life.view less