3 years after the initial application

After spending a year in England, and the various ups and downs associated with my life at the time, I was living in Ottawa. My Aunt forwarded mail to me, and in the pile sent was my non-identifying information. In this letter I learned:

• information about my birth
• my original names – James William ?
• foster home placement details
• historical medical information
• some family details, but nothing identifying
• details about my mother
• details about my father – he was not legally listed on the file, but there were a few details listed
• a few details about my mother’s children from her previous marriage – two twin boys, and a daughter

After opening and reading the details provided, I felt like my head was swimming. It was quite an overwhelming experience. This was the first time I had concrete details rather than rumors about my birth family. I immediately consented to continuing the search for identifying information and contact.