In this episode, Gene and Emily interview Paul Aubin, author of the book Secrets of the Father, about his journey of finding his birth parents. Paul was told he was adopted at the age of five and later decided to search for his biological parents after discovering he had high cholesterol. The search was challenging in the pre-internet era, but Paul had a series of serendipitous events that led him to his birth mother. He shares his emotional reunion with her and the impact it had on his life. Paul Aubin shares his journey of searching for his birth parents and the surprising discoveries he made along the way. He recounts how he stumbled upon an adoptee conference and met Nancy Sidderley, a researcher who helped him in his search. Paul shares the challenges he faced, including an empty file and a cover-up surrounding his birth father's identity. He also reveals the emotional meeting with his birth mother and the revelation that his birth father was a Catholic priest. Despite the obstacles, Paul remains grateful for the divine intervention that led him to uncover his true identity.
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