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Reunions may not go as well as expected, so some adopted people can find a lot of satisfaction in finding other relatives, or constructing an ancestral tree, all of which can help with identity and a personal narrative.
Walters will talk briefly about her own adoption story, and discuss the variety of ethical dilemmas that can arise when searching for relatives or ancestors, as described in her books “Ethical Dilemmas in Genealogy” and “The Psychology of Searching.”
Walters has been a university lecturer for 30 years in psychology and business studies. Her interest in genealogy began after having her first child and wondering about her own biological parents, as she was adopted. Her DNA testing revealed 94% Irish heritage; as well as insights into her children’s heritage.