I had to meet my biological mother in secret | SBS Insight

Finding the truth hidden in our DNA can be life changing, but is it always worth knowing? Insight speaks with those who've made discoveries hidden in their genes, unpacks what DNA testing has meant for adoptees, and explores how some families are choosing between preventative genetic screening and life insurance. 00:42 I had to meet my biological mother in secret 04:32 I was 43 when I found out I was adopted 09:40 DNA testing helped me identify my father 29:17 I had to investigate my own birth 32:01 My daughter was placed for adoption against my wishes Insight airs Tuesdays at 8:30pm on SBS: http://www.sbs.com.au/news/insight​ SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/3txZoUN Insight, hosted by Kumi Taguchi, is Australia's leading forum for powerful first-person stories offering a unique perspective on the way we live. Insight first went to air in 1995 and has since been a mainstay of SBS current affairs programming. The team doesn't shy away from taboo topics: from polygamy, to brain implants, to the secrets revealed on the deathbed. Do you want to be part of the discussion and join an Insight record? Insight aims to include a range of backgrounds, ages, and perspectives in our studio audience. If you want to be involved, register here: https://bit.ly/3vQlO7T Visit our website: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/insight/​ Catch up on full episodes: https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/progr... Like us on Facebook:   / insightsbs​   Follow us on Twitter:   / insightsbs   Follow us on Instagram:   / insightsbs   Network Terms & Conditions: https://www.sbs.com.au/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.sbs.com.au/privacy Feedback or complaints: https://www.sbs.com.au/complaints