
Episode #13
Obituaries Did More Than Social Media
Your doctor asks for family medical history, and you realize you have none. That simple moment is what finally pushes our guest, high school English teacher Lisa Hess, to start searching for the biological family she never knew and she does it at 50, not 18. What begins as a practical health question turns into an adoption reunion story filled with quiet twists, including a childhood memory of a woman sitting in a car outside her home, watching, then disappearing before anyone could reach her. We walk through the real-world steps of an adult adoptee search: requesting an original birth certificate, combing through Ancestry records, using obituaries to confirm names, and sending the message you never quite know how to write. Lisa learns her biological mother, Carol Ann, died years earlier, and she sits with the grief of answers that will never come directly. Then the biggest shock lands: her biological father, Alan, has been living about four miles away. One simple letter leads to a fast reply, a first lunch, and the start of a relationship neither of them expected. From meeting half siblings to navigating holidays with two families who slowly become one, Lisa shares what feels “different” without being dramatic, and why her best advice is to trust your gut and move when you are ready. If you connect with stories about adoption, identity, biological family, and late life reinvention, hit play, then subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review so more women can find She Suite Society. Send us Fan Mail Support the show She Suite Society Episode Footer Thank you for listening to She Suite Society! If this episode resonated with you, here's how you can help us reach more women who need to hear these stories: Subscribe & Review Hit subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen Leave us a 5-star review and tell us which episode moved you most Share your favorite episodes with friends who need inspiration Share the Love Tag us in your stories when you're listening Use #SheSuiteSociety to share how these conversations impact your life Forward episodes to women in your life who are navigating their own journeys ️ Be a Guest Do you have a story that could inspire other women? We're always looking for authentic voices from all walks of life. Email us at dalia@amplitudedigitalaccelerator.com or send us a DM. Remember, your story matters. Your journey is valid. And you're not alone in figuring it out. Until next time, keep making your life extraordinary. She Suite Society is a community where women from all backgrounds come together to share their stories, support one another, and reveal the unfiltered reality of our lives. New episodes drop every week wherever you get your podcasts.


