A Native American Adoptee Discovers Her Roots

Adoption Uncovered

When Susan Fedorko was growing up she was content with her life and felt secure and cared for. In the back of her mind, however, this adoptee always wondered about the family that had allowed her to be adopted and who they might be. When Susan reached adulthood she put out her information in the hopes that she would discover her first family. It wasn't until she was 40 that she received a phone call that connected her to her first family. Among the surprises she learned one of them was the truth about her Native American ethnicity and tribal membership. She was one of many Native American adoptees in America who didn't discover their connection until later in life. Thankfully for Susan, she can now celebrate her roots and is working to pass the membership down to her children.