I watched both episodes of Troy Dunn: The Locator last night. It is very strange how each episode leaves me with a wide range of emotions. One thing that I notice in this season’s episodes is that one particular moment when the face of the relinquished, abandoned, stolen adult changes into the face of that confused child. It doesn’t matter who the person is…even the tough guys. The look asks one simple question…why? Why didn’t you want me? Why didn’t you come find me?
The first episode left me with mixed emotions. On one hand, I felt for the father. He was obviously distressed that he abandoned his son and also very sick with cancer. On the other hand, I was also ticked off with him because I felt he could have made some effort over the years to locate his kid. He could have made the effort to pay his child support. Sometimes actions really do speak louder than words. His son was very wary and I have to say I don’t blame him one bit. I was a little upset that the son had decided to move in with the father but it isn’t my decision.
The second episode was a little less dramatic but very touching. The young lady had been adopted because her mother was dying. Her mother chose adoptive parents for her literally on her death bed. The mother’s friend had promised to look after the daughter and somehow lost touch. I felt that there was an instant bond between the two and I hope there are many years of that young lady learning more about her mother.
What a beautiful weekend! I hope you are all enjoying some great weather…I am headed to Las Vegas next week. I am always overcome by such a strong feeling of R. when I am out west.
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Theresa // April 26, 2009 at 7:24 am |
The episode last week with the adoptee who had been rejected by his mother and then searched for by his brother was (obviously) really difficult for me to watch.
I saw exactly what you are writing about here; when his face transformed. He looked like an infant. It was devastating.
Troy Dunn // April 27, 2009 at 1:48 pm |
Reunited Dan,
Your blog is always so insightful and thought-provoking. Thank you for sharing it with the world.
God bless,
Troy Dunn
“The Locator”
Katie Dunn // May 7, 2009 at 12:34 pm |
Just passing thru b/c I always enjoy hearing the responses of our viewers. It is touching to me that you look and feel beyond the surface. We get so emotionally invested in each one that we lose a bit of objectivity so it is good to hear the feedback. Thank you so much for your support and sharing “The Locator”. Happy Mother’s Day to each of you. And if it is a day of sorrow, reach out to someone and share your love. We all need that kind of touch and nurturing in our lives.
HeartHugs,
KatieDunn-TroysMom
Becky Russell // May 13, 2009 at 12:39 pm |
The hardest episode for me was the one with the bi-racial lady (also she had a brother who was not on the show) that was searching for her mother. She was in so much pain. She just sobbed. It was painful to watch. I have never had children of my own but it made me want to be a mother to her. I’ve seen that episode twice and I hope if it comes on again that there will be a follow-up that shows that her mother tore down the walls she has built to keep her children out and that they are all reunited. I feel certain that if both of her children would have had the strong love and support and comfort of a mother when they were growing up that they wouldn’t have turned to drugs and the young man wouldn’t be in jail. Just imagine what the world would be like if there were no selfish people.
Kathy // June 11, 2009 at 6:35 pm |
I was recently priveliged to witness part of the filming of one of your upcoming episodes. Without giving away the story, this 22 year old young man came to live with our family several months ago. He had no place to go after loosing his low paying job. He had no biological family, and no adoptive family even though he was adopted through the child welfare system. He was out on his own at age 17, and had expressed to me his sense of being abandoned and all alone in the world. When he got your call and experienced the subsequent reunion, his whole demeanor and countinence changed. It was as if his spirit was given a shot of adrenaline! He is totally different than he was before, and now looks forward and is excited about the future of his life! Thank you for helping this young man begin healing from the trauma of his early life. You have given him hope for the future.
Debbie // August 9, 2009 at 11:08 pm |
Can any one send me the mailing address to mail in my video? Thanks
Sherica Whittaker // September 4, 2009 at 2:29 pm |
Hi, A pleasant good day to you. I have been in search for my father Errington M.Whittaker, been trying to locate him for the longest….the last info I had was that he resides in Long beach, CA and was married to an older lady in the early 90’s…..plz plz plz give me more details on how to go about getting information on him….Or if you can help me I would gladly appreciate it…..I really need to reunite with him to see if we could have this father bond….Thank You and God Bless