I totally understand, but do think about either you or your daughter signing up to Facebook to ask that group for help in future if needed, it is a private group. It’s usually easy to ask to join, but if you or she have any problems doing so just message me. I can try to help or message the admins. I might be able to send an invite as a member.

If you share your story I know there people knowledgeable people who will want to help. They will almost definitely say to get your DNA tested in the first instance, so maybe do that first!

If you haven’t done DNA yet you might get a match instantly and not need help anyway! If you get distant matches though there are people on Search Squad who have used that to track down closed family so don’t give up.

Best wishes, and just keep it in mind for future, and your daughter can always join the group on your behalf!

Thank you for sharing your story! That’s interesting that you were born exactly 9 months after V-J day. I am so happy you were adopted by lovely people.

There’s a great group on Facebook called Search Squad that has volunteer “Search Angels” who help people with records and DNA. Have you done DNA yet?

Best wishes!