Brad Ewell, 54, expressed the emotional turmoil of discovering his adoption at a later stage in life, saying, "Family is also something that has pierced my heart. I'm not sure I'll ever recover." He emphasized that his family is worth fighting for, symbolized in his tattoo depicting a heart and dagger, which reflects both love and pain.
Upon discovering his adoption, Ewell rapidly unearthed a dark family history, learning his biological father was a violent ex-con. This shocking reality forced him to confront his understanding of justice and personal identity.
The revelation of his adoption arose from a seemingly fun Christmas gift of DNA tests with his wife, leading to connections on Ancestry.com that unraveled his family history and identity.
After calling his father to discuss the adoption, Ewell revealed, "Dad, I know I'm adopted, but I need you to say it to make it real," capturing the complexity of his emotional journey.
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