Roger James was born in 1967 and adopted as a baby. Unlike many adoptees of his generation, he grew up always knowing it. There was no shocking revelation, no whispered family secret – just a lifelong awareness.
Now, at 58, Roger is sitting down with Kindred Ponderings to share his story across multiple episodes.
4 Parts total
4 Published
~4 min Read so far
Progress
The story
- I 24 May 2026Read →
Some stories take a lifetime to tell
1 min read - II 31 May 2026Read →
Growing up adopted – And the moment that changed everything
In Part 2, Roger reflects on growing up knowing he was adopted – and the moment in 1998 that changed how he saw his birth mother forever.
1 min read - III 7 June 2026Read →
The corridor of uncertainty
Some searches don't begin with a decision. They begin with a hesitation.
1 min read - IV 14 June 2026Read →
Freedom, loneliness, and a long-awaited thank you
Some stories don't end – they keep unfolding.
1 min read
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