Open Adoption Project
Open Adoption Project
Lanette & Shaun Nelson
Finding Family Through DNA: Adoptee Diane Rosenblum’s Journey
38 minutes Posted Jun 1, 2026 at 11:00 am.
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In this episode, Diane Rosenblum shares her powerful journey of self-discovery, identity, and reconnection. Adopted in 1964 through a closed adoption, Diane shares how she uncovered her biological roots decades later through DNA testing and genealogical research. Her story touches on the emotional complexities of adoption, heartbreak, the healing power of art, and the importance of open communication and therapy in the adoption process.

Diane discussed the impact of closed adoptions, the trauma adoptees often face, and the transformative experience of reconnecting with biological family. Diane’s journey led her to her birth father, a fellow artist, and inspired a stunning collection of DNA-based paintings that reflect her evolving sense of identity.

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