In this episode of Finding Family DNA, we follow Porsha Jones’ powerful journey from loss to reconnection. Adopted at birth and later losing both of her adoptive parents as a teenager, Porsha grew up navigating life on her own while carrying questions about where she came from. After years of searching, she turned to Jay Rosenzweig and BirthParentFinder.com—and in a matter of hours, her birth mother was found. What followed was an emotional surprise reunion that changed everything. Three years later, Porsha shares how that moment transformed her life, the deep bond she’s built with her mother, and the healing that comes from finally knowing your roots.
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00:00 Show Welcome and Host Intro
00:32 Subscribe and Mothers Day Giveaway
01:11 Meet Porsha Jones
02:01 Adopted at Birth
02:27 Losing Adoptive Parents Young
03:09 Raised by Older Brother
04:10 Why They Adopted
04:43 Loneliness Growing Up
05:12 Learning She Was Adopted
06:27 What She Was Told About Birth Mom
06:49 Searching as an Adult
08:15 How Jay Found Priscilla
08:39 Kept the Original Birth Certificate
10:06 The Surprise Reunion Setup
11:06 Promo and Reunion Video
11:37 First Meeting Reactions
12:02 Name Confusion and Sister Story
13:12 Birth Mom Reaction Clip
14:08 What Reunion Changed
15:52 Building a Relationship Over Years
16:19 Aneurysms and Recovery
17:26 Bond with Birth Mom
18:11 Respecting Her Past
18:57 Jail and Clean Record
19:35 Why She Never Searched
20:44 Granddaughter Meets Grandma
21:36 Siblings and Louisiana Roots
23:31 Cousin Eric Connection
24:08 Three Years Later Reflection
26:02 New Life and New Home
26:40 Host Wrap Up and Thanks
28:03 Photo Request and Farewell
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31 mins