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Tag: living in my birth country

Reflective Memories: Finding My Vietnamese Mother

On January 1, 2021February 12, 2021 By Guest BloggerIn Uncategorized1 Comment

by Denise Sandquist adopted from Vietnam to Sweden. At this time of the year, it's time for reflection! I want to share my story of how I found my mother and why this time of year is so special. Almost exactly 4 years ago, I found my biological mother in Vietnam! I was adopted from …

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