Ep 3. If I'd Only Known About Her

In Long Lost Family season 3 episode 3, titled "If I'd Only Known About Her," a woman named Lisa searches for her biological mother who she was forced to give up for adoption when she was just a teenager. Lisa's journey takes her to New York City where she attempts to track down her mother's whereabouts with the help of Long Lost Family co-host Chris Jacobs. Along the way, she meets with her own biological daughter and learns more about the circumstances that led to her decision to give her mother up for adoption.

Meanwhile, a man named David searches for his birth mother who he also had to give up for adoption as a child. Although he has always known about his adoption, he has never had any contact with his biological family until now. With help from Long Lost Family co-host Lisa Joyner, David travels to the Philippines where he is shocked to discover the true identity of his mother and the reason for her decision to give him up.

Throughout the episode, both Lisa and David confront the difficult emotions that arise when attempting to reconnect with long lost family members. For Lisa, there is a deep sense of guilt and regret over her decision to give her mother up for adoption. She struggles with the fear that her mother will reject her and the possibility that her mother may not even want to be found. As for David, he must come to terms with the fact that his biological mother may have made the heart-wrenching decision to give him up in order to give him a better life. He also faces the challenge of navigating cultural differences and language barriers as he attempts to connect with his newfound family.

Despite these obstacles, both Lisa and David persevere in their search for their long lost family members. Along the way, they encounter a cast of characters who provide support and guidance as they navigate the complicated process of reconnecting with their past. From adoption attorneys to DNA specialists, each person they encounter contributes to the growing sense of hope and possibility that permeates their search.

In the end, both Lisa and David are left with a newfound understanding of the power of family and the lengths that people will go to find the ones they love. Through their stories, viewers are reminded of the importance of connection and the human need to belong. Long Lost Family season 3 episode 3 is a poignant and emotional exploration of the complicated process of reconnecting with long lost family members and the transformative power of love and understanding.