Jono: Finding My Family

   

About the show

Jono Lancaster, 26, has always been different. Born with a genetic condition, Treacher Collins Syndrome, Jono was given up for adoption at just 36 hours old. His lack of cheekbones and facial abnormality horrified his parents so much, that on attempting to contact them in 2009, he was rejected once again, being told that they desired no further contact, now or ever. Though devastating, the rejection furnished Jono with more facts about his birth family – he now knows that he has two younger siblings that have no idea he exists. Ever since, he’s been unable to stop thinking about them, a fact that has only been compounded by the discovery of their profiles on Facebook. Now, Jono has a decision to make. Do his siblings have a right to know he exists? And if they do, is Facebook the right way to contact them? In Finding My Family, we follow Jono as he meets other adoptees who have all been traced by their birth relatives online. How has this very modern phenomenon affected their lives? And, moreover, how will this affect the decision Jono has to make? Should he really go against his biological parents’ wishes and contact his siblings? And if he does, what will the repercussions be?


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What do you think?

 
  • Sue
    January 2013

    I hope your parents get to met YOU as they are the one missing out on you! You're an amazing and strong personable young man. Good luck with it all Jono! xx

  • HRHMargy
    August 2012

    Jono ... We are watching your show in Australia ... we love you. You are one very special guy !

  • Mamalee
    August 2012

    I hope your parents ee you on B, they should be very proud of you.Good luck with your journey to find them

  • Jacob31
    August 2012

    Mate I think your an absolute champ, me, my wife and children wish you all the best, I hope every thing works out in your favour, all the best mate

  • Sharyn Dickson
    August 2012

    A very inspirational story. I wish you all the best for your future and I hope you find all your looking for. You are also lucky you have a very loving and supportive partner going through these steps with you. I wish you both the very best xo

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