Woman Looking For Birth Mother Uncovers A Truth She Never Imagined

When one British woman embarked on a quest to learn more about her family history, she wasn't sure what she would find. While she wanted more information about her mother, she stumbled upon a dark secret lurking in the past that changed everything she knew about herself. So much of Kathleen's past seemed like a lie.

Behind the Smile

Kathleen Fraser-Jackson had built a successful life for herself. On the surface, she always looked cheery. The London-based community worker, however, had memories of a dark childhood lurking behind her smile.

Early Tragedy

Kathleen's mother died when she was only three years old, leaving her alone with her dad. But as if that change wasn't jarring enough to a toddler, her life was rocked again as a teenager.

Groundbreaking Information

When Kathleen was 14, she found some paperwork that her parents never intended her to see. Their contents changed everything she knew about her life up to this point, including her own identity.

Adopted

Kathleen, the documents explained, was adopted as a little girl. The mother who had died a decade ago was a foster mom! Her biological parents, at least in theory, were out there somewhere.