Adoption Week e-Magazine published an article, "Birth Mother Still Searching" which was written by Lynn, a birth mother. Lynn's story touched me, and as a result, we have become good friends.

After a few weeks of us corresponding back and forth to each other, I asked her to give me information about her daughter that she had placed for adoption some 28 years prior. Two days later, I was on-line and visited the very first registry that I registered with several years ago. I typed in Lynn's daughter's birth date and found a match. Literally within minutes, I found Lynn's daughter.

I have performed countless searches during the past 20 years, and what this experience has taught me is how "the power of one" can make such a difference. Lynn credits me for finding her daughter, but I didn't do anything out of the ordinary that I wouldn't have normally done for a friend. I decided that I would create my own website called "Searching for Healing," the power of one http://www.freewebs.com/adopteesearching/index.htm, dedicated to Lynn, which I offer to help others for FREE.

By signing my guestbook and completing a few questions, I will assist you in your search. I do not guarantee results; however, I will make every effort to make a match.

Over 100 registries and miscellaneous sites are listed on my "Resource & More" page that I welcome you to visit. A "Photo Album" page has also been set up for photos of yourself or of the missing person and/or of an adoption reunion.

I would encourage everyone to reach out and assist one other person who has been touched by adoption. The results of the power of one could be enormous.

Neysa Ciha, adoptee
11/13/1964

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