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Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Yahoo
A 3-Month-Old Baby Boy was Abandoned with a Nanny. 63 Years Later He Finds Out the Truth About His Family
NEED TO KNOW A 63-year-old man in England has discovered the truth about his birth parents after his story was told on the U.K. television show, Long Lost Family Chris was abandoned as a 3-month-old baby after being left with a nanny at a location in London, but was never collected He learned that he has full siblings on the show, before traveling to Ireland to meet some of themA 63-year-old man in England has learned the truth about his birth parents after he was dropped off with a nanny as a 3-month-old baby and never picked up. During a recent episode of the U.K. television show Long Lost Family: Born Without a Trace, a man named Chris discussed being left with a nanny on the morning of July 20, 1962 at a location near Kings Cross in London. The nanny ended up calling the police that evening after nobody showed up to take the infant home. Chris wondered on the show, 'Was the man who dropped me off my father? Was it an uncle or my mother's father? My mother… was I taken against her wishes or did she decide it was best?" "Why at that age and not a day old? Why wait three months, you know? You got one of the biggest stations in the country on the doorstep, so I could actually come from anywhere,' he added. Chris, who grew up in Camden, north London, after he was adopted as a baby by a couple named Jean and Arthur Thorne, said he learned he was adopted when he was 10 years old. However, he didn't discover exactly how he'd been left until years later, after he became a dad himself. 'The child was placed with a [nanny] who advertised her services in a newspaper. As the child was not collected the police were informed. It is likely that there is no birth certificate and there is no birth certificate on file," the adoption file stated. Chris ended up taking a DNA test in 2021, and the results showed that he was "100% Irish," despite his wife Paula and two young sons, whom he lives with in Northumberland, describing him as a "proud Englishman." The show's research team discovered who Chris' birth parents were after months of investigating, learning that his birth mother had sadly died, while his birth father was still alive. However, researchers noted that it had been difficult to ask the elderly man questions, stating that it's not known if he's aware of what happened all those years ago. The team discovered that Chris' birth parents weren't married at the time and were both very young when he was born, noting that having children before marriage in the '60s in Ireland could have resulted in rejection from a person's family and community. The couple did eventually end up getting married, and Chris learned on the show that he has full siblings, with some being ready to meet him despite being shocked at the news at first. He also questioned whether the man who dropped him off at the nanny's home was his father, stating it could have been an uncle or a family friend. Chris was shown a photo of his birth parents, and saw the resemblance between him and them. Despite being left, Chris remained positive on the show and said he'd "go as far to say it's worked out the best for everyone." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Chris, who ended up heading to Ireland for the first time to meet some of his siblings, insisted of his birth parents, "Because, you know, they stayed together. They've had children. I've lived in a fantastic family, so everyone's a winner, do you know what I mean?' 'Really pleased. They seem lovely. Really are. Full of fun. Laughter. I think we'll get there," he added after getting together with some of his siblings. Read the original article on People
The Sun
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I was abandoned by my mum an hour after I was born – 24 years on I've tracked down my dad & have a message for mum
DISCOVERED in a Surrey multi-story car park in 2001, she was famously known as the 'Baby In Pink'. Sarah Meyer's story first appeared on ITV's This Morning 24 years ago and made her first appearance today. 6 6 6 She was initially featured on the ITV show as a newborn in a bid to trace her parents. Found wrapped in a pink towel, her story captivated viewers. More than two decades later, Sarah returned to This Morning to provide a significant life update to hosts Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard. She shared details of her adoption, with footage showing her being cared for by former hosts Judy Finnigan and Richard Madeley during her initial appearance. In the clip, Judy, then 57, held Sarah and told viewers: 'This little sprog was abandoned in a multi-story carpark. She was barely an hour old, weighing just 7lbs.' After watching the tape back, Sarah said: 'It was crazy seeing that again and being back here. It's insane, full circle. I've been able to find my birth parents. 'My foster parents have always kept me informed about my past, and done it the right way. 'My backstory - they've shown me the clips and newspapers. I've always had my identity and history, that's the way it should be. Any questions I've had, they answered.' This week Sarah's search for her birth parents will be shown in a documentary called Long Lost Family: Born Without A Trace. Sarah continued: 'I'm proud of my story. I wanted to find out what is out there but also wanted to show who is out there that I've had a good life. I Met My Sister After More Than 50 Years Apart 'I understand they'd also have the question of where am I now - I wanted to show them that I'm okay and give them that reassurance. I'm at peace with it and they can put it to bed. 'My birth mother thanked everyone for looking after me in a letter. 'The amount of gratitude of the people who stepped up to be my family is immense, they don't get enough gratitude. Nobody thanks them. 'They are the start of the family for those people, Wendy was the start of my family.' Sarah originally appeared on This Morning in 2001, as she was being held by a police officer called Wendy. Speaking to Cat and Ben today, Sarah described her birth father explaining how 'insane' it is that they are 'so alike.' She added: 'My dad didn't even know that I existed. The way he welcomed me into his family was insane. My nan worked in the hospital I was brought into.' Speaking about her birth mother's absence, Sarah said: 'The door is open for my birth mother and always will be. 'I've had 24 years to process my story. My mum has had a much shorter amount of time to process it. Life is complex.' As the interview with Cat and Ben came to the end, a video of Richard Madeley speaking from his garden was played. The TV presenter, 69, said: 'What an end to an incredible story. We were so passionate about trying to find your family for you. 'Huge congratulations from Judy and from me. Have a great rest of your life and lots of love.' 6 6 6 Sarah was joined on the sofa by Ariel Bruce, the lead researcher from Long Lost Family who used Sarah's DNA to finally get her answers on her birth parents. Ariel Bruce, Long Lost Family's lead researcher, joined Sarah on the sofa. Bruce, who utilized Sarah's DNA, was instrumental in providing answers about her birth parents. Speaking about her journey, Ariel said: 'Sarah trusted us with her search and that's the beginning. I'm very grateful to do this sort of work. 'We put Sarah's DNA across the four being genealogical sites. 'We use a combination of those connection and conventional genealogy to build a forensic narrative. 'It's a mixture of science, good luck and detective work. It's only the beginning of the story though. "Having contact is just the beginning of a lifelong journey.' How can you make a blended family work? THERE are an increasing amount of blended families making it work around the world, with some of them even taking that extra step and living together. And in a post on the Supernanny website, clinical psychologist Dr Victoria Samuel has revealed her three of her top tips to make a blended family work and to avoid common blended family pitfalls. Prepare for intense feelings "For a new blended family to be formed, a breakdown of an original family must happen, so it's normal for children to experience intense and sometimes overwhelming feelings: anger, disappointment, sadness, grief, guilt, worry and insecurity," she said. "When parents remarry or move in with a new partner who has children from a pre-existing marriage, a child faces further threats to his sense of stability." To help this process, ensure you accept and listen to all your children's feelings "without judgement or suggesting immediate solutions", and "convey an acceptance of their experiences with concern and empathy". Agree parenting roles "It's absolutely crucial to show a united front," Dr Victoria said. "The younger family members need to know that rules will be consistently and fairly applied, by both adults, to all children in the family." In a bid to put across a "consistent approach", take the time to "openly discuss your parenting values with your new partner". "Talk about those taken-for-granted beliefs you have about family life: what behaviour you expect and what you won't tolerate," she added. Push a problem-solving approach "A great way of avoiding simmering resentment is to arrange regular family meetings," Dr Victoria suggested. "Take it in turns to chair the meeting and avoid interruptions and shouting with the pass the stone technique: to be allowed to talk at the meeting, the 'stone' (a pen or apple or whatever you have to hand!) has to be in the speaker's hands. "There is only one stone, so only one person talks at once."
Daily Mail
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
I was abandoned by my mum in a car park 24 years ago - now I've tracked down my dad and have a message for her I hope she never forgets
A woman abandoned by her birth mother has returned to This Morning today - 24 years after her first appearance on the show. Sarah Meyer was left in a multistory carpark in 2001 and appeared on the ITV show's sofa as a newborn in a bid for police to trace her parents. At the time, she had been dubbed the 'Baby In Pink' after being found in the Surrey location, wrapped in a pink towel. More than two decades later, she returned to This Morning to give hosts Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard a major life update. She told the pair how she was adopted after her appearance as footage showed her being doted on by then-hosts Judy Finnegan and Richard Madeley. In the clip, Judy, now 77, held Sarah and told viewers: 'This little sprog was abandoned in a multi-story carpark. She was barely an hour old, weighing just 7lbs.' After watching the tape back, Sarah said: 'It was crazy seeing that again and being back here. It's insane, full circle. I've been able to find my birth parents. 'My foster parents have always kept me informed about my past, done it the right way. My backstory - they've shown me the clips and newspaper. I've always had my identity and history, that's the way it should be. Any questions I've had, they answered.' Sarah's search for her birth parents will be documented on Long Lost Family: Born Without A Trace this week. She continued: 'I'm proud of my story. I wanted to find out what is out there but also wanted to show who is out there that I've had a good life. 'I understand they'd also have the question of where am I now - I wanted to show them that I'm okay and give them that reassurance. I'm at peace with it and they can put it to bed. 'My birth mother thanked everyone for looking after me in a letter. The amount of gratitude of the people who stepped up to be my family is immense, they don't get enough gratitude. Nobody thanks them. 'They are the start of the family for those people, Wendy was the start of my family.' Wendy - a police officer - originally appeared on This Morning with Sarah in 2001. Describing her birth father, Sarah told Cat and Ben: 'The fact that me and my dad are so alike is insane - my dad didn't even know that I existed. The way he welcomed me into his family was insane. My nan worked in the hospital I was brought into.' Addressing her birth mother's absence, she said: 'The door is open for my birth mother and always will be. I've had 24 years to process my story. My mum has had a much shorter amount of time to process it. Life is complex.' Ben and Cat then played a sweet video message from Richard Madeley, filmed from his garden. The 69-year-old said: 'What an end to an incredible story. We were so passionate about trying to find your family for you. 'Huge congratulations from Judy and from me. Have a great rest of your life and lots of love.' Sarah's search for her birth parents will be documented on Long Lost Family: Born Without A Trace this week Sarah was joined on the sofa by Ariel Bruce, the lead researcher from Long Lost Family who used Sarah's DNA to finally get her answers on her birth parents. Speaking about her journey, Ariel said: 'Sarah trusted us with her search and that's the beginning. I'm very grateful to do this sort of work. 'We put Sarah's DNA across the four being genealogical sites. We use a combination of those connection and conventional genealogy to build a forensic narrative. 'It's a mixture of science, good luck and detective work. It's only the beginning of the story though. Having contact is just the beginning of a lifelong journey.'
