Brendan’s search for his parents uncovered a heartbreaking tale of faith
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For Brendan Watkins, the news that he had been adopted was a shock to his until-then ordinary life.
“I guess one of the ironies is that I had a fantastic upbringing,” Mr Watkins said.
“Nonetheless I still had this overwhelming urge, particularly when I was told I was adopted that, that I wanted to know more.”
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What Mr Watkins found, tragically, was a twisting and emotional story involving the Catholic Church and forbidden relationships.
“I feel as though I can remember it with crystal clarity,” Mr Watkins said.
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“It was an enormous thing for me… I have an older brother and I asked him recently what his recollections were of that day we were told we were adopted.
He just sort of shrugged his shoulders and said, ‘I thought we’d always known’.”
I kind of knew from that moment onwards that you know, my life had taken a different trajectory.”