birth mother

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One is his long-estranged birth mother, who at last shows up in Alphy’s life for an auspicious celebration but may not be entirely ready to embrace him.

From Salon • Jun. 16, 2026

Kelly said that while she was scared of her birth mother, "there is a very strange thing that no one understands unless you've been a child in that position".

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

She said she brought the case because of their wishes after they resumed contact with their birth mother, who also supported the application at the UK Supreme Court.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Mieke Murkes was an infant when her birth mother, Okgyun, gave her up for adoption.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

She met with her birth mother support group a few days earlier, telling them about the upcoming meeting with a voice that didn’t shake or tremble.

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway