Greek connection to heartwarming adoption reunion story

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Maria Pittas and James Pappas have found themselves at the centre of an inspiring story wherein they were reunited with their biological siblings (including one another) through a DNA test taken by Cathie Grissell.

The siblings, all adopted at birth, were separated for decades after being abandoned or placed in adoption.

Maria, who began searching for her siblings four years earlier, initially reached out to James but received no response. James was at first skeptical, but later responded and learned he had another sister, Debbie, bringing the total to four siblings including Cathie.

The siblings met for the first time in early 2025. Despite uncertainties about their birth parents, they expressed gratitude for the families that raised them.

“We just hope they’re at peace with their decisions,” Cathie said.

The siblings were all born in hospitals linked to Australia’s forced adoption practices, a painful history still affecting many families today.

Source: Daily Telegraph.

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