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Who Am I I know that I was loved but I knew I was different. My family didn't treat me different but I knew that I was. Then as I grew my parents looked like strangers. Because I didn't look like them at all. They felt a change in me and they finally told me I was adopted. I was not mad I was relieved. The truth made me feel normal. My parents told me that I had a identical twin sister. I was crushed because I was the only child. I had a sister? They told me at the time they couldn't afford to care for another child. But said, they wished they had. I asked where my birth mother was and they said they didn't know Because it was a closed adoption. I was devastated. If it takes the rest of my life I will find my family. Although I was loved all my life there was always something missing. Now I know the truth but .......... Who am I? 07/18/16 Contest:Long Lost Family Sponsor: Silent One

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Date: 9/5/2016 8:50:00 AM
Alexis, congratulations on your win! Janice
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Date: 9/2/2016 8:11:00 PM
Alexis, so touching lovely lady, you have a true gift and it shines!!! congrats on your placement :)-luloo
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Date: 7/21/2016 6:52:00 PM
I read this was made up. Gosh I hope i can come up with a made up story this real!!
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Date: 7/19/2016 7:32:00 AM
Well written Alexis ... Enjoyed reading the touching treatment of the theme ...
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Date: 7/19/2016 11:16:00 PM
Hi Probir, Thank you so much. I appreciate that you stopped by:-) Alexis
Date: 7/19/2016 4:49:00 AM
If the story is true the easy will be to locate your sister because you are twins and in all probability you resemble if you are not identical! A wonderful poem that touches the heart. Good luck and a seven from me my dear, Alexis!
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Date: 7/19/2016 11:19:00 PM
Hi Demetrios, This is fiction I wrote for "Silent One's" contest. Thanks for your continued support and the high mark:-) Alexis
Date: 7/19/2016 4:03:00 AM
nicely put to pen... nice portray...
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Date: 7/19/2016 11:21:00 PM
Hi Frederick, Thanks you so much. I appreciate that you stopped by. :-) Alexis
Date: 7/18/2016 7:54:00 PM
Beautiful poem, the sign of a true poet is to be able to step in someone else shoes and think as they do, you have captured this well! hugs
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Date: 7/19/2016 11:26:00 PM
Hi Arthur, I'm humbled and moved, By your kind and encouraging words. Thank you very much:-) Alexis
Date: 7/18/2016 4:06:00 PM
Reads like a winner..Way to go for the contest..Don't know if it is based on truth or if it is just based on knowing someone in those circumstances or from seeing something like that on TV..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara
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Date: 7/18/2016 3:52:00 PM
wow, you make it seem so real , well, how do I know, maybe this is true? (I need to go see this contest description) A really great job of it, Alexis.
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Date: 7/18/2016 3:56:00 PM
Hi Andrea, It's not real it's pure fiction. It's for the contest. I'm glad you stopped by:-) Alexis
Date: 7/18/2016 2:47:00 PM
what an intimate, personal glimpse into your life... i am honored to have read this... wonderful you are, alexis..huggs
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Date: 7/18/2016 1:33:00 PM
I hope one day you find your sister. Put your picture out there. With the internet this world has become smaller and things once impossible become possible.
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Date: 7/18/2016 1:36:00 PM
Hi Tim, Thank you but this is pure fiction. I wrote it for Silent One's latest contest "Long Lost Family".
Date: 7/18/2016 12:36:00 PM
Adoption comes with pros and cons. Often many questions remain unanswered. It is a pity when siblings get separated. Someone I know adopted twin boys from Russia; later on she also managed to adopt their sister...they are lucky to be together again. Warm Regards // paul
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Date: 7/18/2016 12:02:00 PM
Brought tears to my eyes Alexis good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 7/18/2016 11:49:00 AM
I feel for you, but hope you know even if the reason is bland to stay understanding. Ask for guidance to meet them...one day, you will find the truth. :)
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Date: 7/18/2016 12:14:00 PM
Very well then, Alexis. A great write! :)
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Date: 7/18/2016 11:54:00 AM
Hi Frankii, I wrote this piece for a contest. I was not adopted. I appreciate that you stopped by:-) Alexis

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