An Unexpected Call

Liza Wright is 54 years old. She never knew her biological mother and didn't even hope to ever see her again. But one day, a man called and informed her that he had news about her mother.

A stranger who turned out to be a relative

The man introduced himself as Lisa's biological uncle and said he knew where her mother lived. As it turned out, she lived not far from her daughter, in Los Angeles.

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Lisa will soon hear the shocking truth about her mother

Liza really wanted to know about her mother - how she looked, how she lived, and most importantly, why she abandoned her as a newborn.

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Other people became relatives

She grew up in a loving family where she was respected and well-raised. Her adoptive parents never hid from her that she was not their biological daughter.

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Lisa was searching for answers

Despite her adoptive parents treating her well, she, like any child, wanted to know who her biological mother was. At that time, she had no idea what she would discover about her… 

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Fate is such a fictitious thing

Lisa spent a lot of time with her adoptive mother. In particular, they loved watching the TV series That’s My Mother and they would actively discuss their favorite characters. 

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Liza searched for her mother everywhere

Lisa often imagined herself sitting next to her biological mother and watching TV, how they would have fun and spend time together. Sometimes she felt like she knew her mother, maybe she had even seen her somewhere. Lisa didn't even realize how right she was about it.

In search of approval

Her adoptive parents always praised her for her good grades and behavior. When Lisa aced her class test, she imagined how proud her biological mother would be of her.

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Unwanted daughter

However, Lisa believed more and more that her achievements probably wouldn't matter to her mother. After all, she had abandoned her right after birth. That's what people do with unwanted children.

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No traces

Lisa asked her adoptive parents if they knew anything about her biological mother. They replied that the woman who gave birth to Lisa was just 18 years old and she left her in an orphanage. 

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Lisa tried to understand why her mother left her

Lisa pondered, searching for justifications, what compelled her mother to abandon her? Perhaps the child's father refused, or maybe Lisa's mother was raped. 

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Maybe I should forget about our mother?

Lisa understood that she would probably never learn the truth. And maybe she didn't need to, as she had real loving parents by her side. If only she knew that soon everything would unfold for her, and her incredible story would make it to the television news.

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Lisa tried to let go of the past and move on

Time passed, and Lisa grew up, got married and she became a mother. 

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How can someone abandon their child?

Lisa cared deeply for her son, and as a loving mother, she feared losing him the most. In those moments, she couldn't comprehend why her mother had simply abandoned her.

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Pain for Two

However, Lisa couldn't even imagine in her wildest dreams how her mother suffered. All because she was forced to give away her child.

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The son will bring the mother to the grandmother

Lisa watched her son grow and often wondered if her mother would have wanted to see him grow up. Then she couldn't even fathom that it was thanks to her son that she would see her mother, whom she hadn't seen in over 50 years.

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The plan that was brewing in her son's mind

When her son asked Lisa about her mother, she often didn't know what to say. After all, she knew very little about her own family. The boy could see the sadness in his mother's eyes, and that's when a plan began to form in his mind…

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The son will do what the mother would not dare to do

Despite the love of his adoptive grandparents, the boy decided to find his biological relatives.

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The death of loved ones

Meanwhile, as Lisa's son began to think about how to find his biological grandmother, his adoptive mother, who had replaced her, suddenly passed away. Later, his grandfather also passed away.

Deep grief for the adoptive parents

Lisa mourned the deaths of her adoptive parents deeply. She was grateful to them for the family warmth and love with which they surrounded her.

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She became an orphan for the second time

Lisa now watched her favorite TV series That’s My Mother alone. The woman understood that she would never say the word "mom" again. But fate had a surprise in store for her…

Liza is about to receive a surprise soon

Time passed, and Lisa focused entirely on her own family, unaware that very soon she would not only say the word "mom" but also hear in response the coveted “my daughter.”

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DNA program

While preparing meals in the kitchen, Lisa would tune in to the TV and watch programs about people finding relatives through DNA tests. She genuinely rejoiced when family members embraced each other after years of separation.

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Fear of disappointment

Lisa didn't believe that through DNA test she could find her biological mother. But even if she could, would she want to communicate? Lisa was afraid of experiencing another blow. 

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Is It Worth Continuing the Search for Mother?

Lisa thought that if her mother hadn't searching for her all these years, there was no point in her daughter trying to find her. To avoid feeling sad, she decided never to watch such programs again.

A heartfelt plea from her son

One day, Lisa's son suggested she take a DNA test to find her biological relatives by joining the 23andMe program. This is a program that has helped millions of people find each other.

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Fate sent an opportunity

Lisa didn't want to. But her son convinced her, saying that he would like to see his biological grandmother. Because the adoptive parents had passed away, and he wanted to have relatives.

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Lisa finally took a step forward

She agreed to it but didn't believe it. She desperately wanted to be among the lucky ones, but she was afraid it would all be in vain.

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Registration and Taking Tests

Lisa registered on the 23andMe website. Then she purchased the program's test kit and entered the serial number into her newly created account. After that, the woman filled the vial with her saliva and sent it to the company's address. 

Lisa received news about her mother

Days passed, and Lisa had already forgotten about the test. She went about her daily routines, talking to friends. One fine day, she received news that brought her closer to meeting her mother. 

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The call that made her heart beat faster

Until one day, while doing household chores, her phone rang.

A conversation with a stranger

An unfamiliar number appeared on the phone. Lisa was surprised because she wasn't expecting a call from anyone. However, she picked up the receiver and heard a man's voice.

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My name is Carlton Moody

But she answered the call and almost fainted when she heard from the receiver, "I'm your uncle. My name is Carlton Moody. I was contacted after the results of your DNA test”.

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The long-awaited words

The uncle told Lisa that her mother had never forgotten about her. She always tried to find her or learn something about her life. Moreover, the woman explored all possible connections, but everything was in vain. 

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Lisa worries that her mother has selfish motives

But did her mother love Lisa or want to see her out of curiosity? Or perhaps she had ulterior motives? Maybe she was sick, old, and needed money for support.

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Lisa tries to understand the true motives of her mother

Lisa decided not to ask her uncle about this and see for herself when she met her mother. The woman wanted to see for herself what motives her mother truly had.

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Uncle Reveals the Truth About Lisa's Mother

Uncle sensed that Lisa was concerned and decided to tell her the truth about her mother.

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She made a difficult decision

The mother of Lisa couldn't afford to raise a child as she could barely make ends meet. So, she made the difficult decision to place her daughter in a children's shelter. 

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Lisa had heard her mother's name before

Uncle said that Lisa's mother did manage to settle down in life and found a decent job. Up until then, Lisa had no idea what her mother did for a living. But when he mentioned her name, Lisa realized that it sounded very familiar, and she must have heard it before. 

Her mother turned out to be an interesting person

Lisa searched for this name on Google and was stunned when she found it. She was shocked by the information she read. Lisa definitely didn't expect that.

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The woman was often shown on television

Lisa couldn't imagine that she had seen her mother on TV several times and knew her face well. It turned out that the woman was the actress Lynne Moody. Lisa not only saw her but also admired her throughout her childhood. 

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That’s my mama

Sometimes she even thought that the main actress looked a lot like her, but she quickly dismissed those thoughts. And now it turned out that her intuition was right. If only Lisa's adoptive mother, who unfortunately passed away, could see who Lisa's biological mother turned out to be. 

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Will her mother love her?

Lisa was anxious about the upcoming meeting with her mother. However, after learning that her mother was a famous actress, her anxieties grew even stronger. She was terrified of disappointing her mother or becoming a disappointment in her eyes.

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Fears turned into pleasant emotions

As soon as Lisa met her mother, both were overcome with tears of happiness and joy. The women stood on the sidewalk outside the actress's house, constantly hugging each other. It was their most cherished dream that had finally come true.
 
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The daughter found her mother

They sat together for a long time, unable to stop talking. Lisa asked the questions that had haunted her throughout her childhood.

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The actress continued her search for her daughter throughout her life

Lynne Moody confirmed her brother's words that she never gave up hope of finding her. Once she earned a lot of money, she started exploring new opportunities and engaging influential people in the search for her daughter. However, all efforts were in vain. She never dared to create a family, get married, or have another child. 

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Both of their lives gained new meaning

As a result, the story gained publicity, and the daughter and mother became best friends, as this meeting changed their lives for the better. 

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Lisa met her uncle

Also, Lisa met her uncle, who had called her. He was happy to see his niece. Their meeting was also very warm and heartfelt.

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The actress also found her grandson

Lynne Moody not only found her biological daughter but also gained an entire family she couldn't have dreamed of. She also met her grandson, thanks to whom she reunited with her daughter.

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A story that makes you believe in miracles

This story is a wonderful example of the miracles that can truly happen to each of us. The key is not to lose hope and pursue your dreams.

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