An incredible story of reunion and discovery unfolded in Georgia when Tamuna Museridze, an adopted woman, found out that she had been Facebook friends with her birth father all along. The journey to this revelation began in 2016 after the death of the woman who raised her. While going through her belongings, Tamuna stumbled upon her birth certificate, which bore a different birth date, sparking suspicions of her adoption.
Determined to uncover the truth about her origins, Tamuna created a Facebook group called Vedzeb, meaning “I’m Searching,” in hopes of finding her birth parents. It wasn’t until recently that a message from a woman in rural Georgia led her to believe that her aunt had concealed a pregnancy around the time of Tamuna’s birth.
After exchanging messages with the woman, a DNA test was arranged to confirm their relationship. In the midst of waiting for the results, Tamuna decided to reach out to her mother. The initial conversation was met with denial and rejection, but with the DNA test proving their connection, Tamuna was able to convince her mother to acknowledge the truth and reveal the identity of her father, Gurgen Khorava.
With this newfound information, Tamuna wasted no time in finding her father on Facebook, only to discover that he had been following her story on social media for years. The reunion between father and daughter was emotional, with Tamuna meeting her half-siblings and cousins in her father’s hometown. She was struck by the resemblance she shared with her father, a resemblance that was undeniable.
As Tamuna delved deeper into her mother’s past, she learned of the shame and secrecy that surrounded her birth. Her mother had concealed her pregnancy and discreetly traveled to another city to give birth in secret. Despite the initial shock and disbelief, Tamuna’s journey of self-discovery and reunion with her birth family has brought her closure and a newfound sense of belonging.
The story of Tamuna Museridze serves as a reminder of the power of perseverance, determination, and the unexpected ways in which connections can be made. It is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the enduring strength of family ties, no matter how long they may have been hidden or lost.
