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Many girls, after coming of age, lacked the courage or means to seek their birth families. They feared rejection, poverty, or the social stigma attached to their origins. Some described a lifelong longing for answers, and an internal conflict of feeling neglected or unwanted from the very beginning.
The Rise of Seeking Reconnection
In recent decades, awareness of this dark chapter in Chinese social history has grown. Organizations like the "寻亲帮帮团" (Seeking Kin Help Group), established in 2006, have played a vital role in bridging the gap between abandoned girls and their biological families through DNA testing and community efforts.