Singapore Woman Discovers the Truth After 27 Years: Her Real Parents Were Childhood Neighbors

On February 6, a Singapore woman shared an incredible story of discovering she was adopted throughout her 27 years of life. Tashigoko Kadir, now 61, grew up in a multicultural family with a half Japanese-Indian Muslim Singaporean adoptive father and a Thai mother from the southern region. Her childhood was filled with diverse cultural experiences, including bossa nova music, Okinawan songs, Japanese series dubbed in Malay, and Chinese movies. Her home contained a mix of Thai Buddhist monks, Japanese dolls, Vesak Day celebrations, and Japanese New Year traditions. 'I accept that my family is full of colors, and I'm happy with it,' Tashigoko said. At 17, she began questioning her origins but was met with anger when asking her adoptive mother. The truth was finally revealed when she was 27, just four days after giving birth to her second son. Her sister ultimately disclosed that she was an adopted child. Years later, she found adoption documents revealing she was originally from a Chinese family with the surname 'Lim'. Her adoptive family had even moved neighborhoods to prevent her biological parents from potentially reclaiming her. Despite occasional thoughts about her biological parents, Tashigoko chooses to appreciate the beautiful childhood her adoptive parents provided. She hopes her story will inspire others struggling with identity, emphasizing the strength found in cultural diversity.