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  • @MommiDonni1
    @MommiDonni13 жыл бұрын

    Together at last. He now has the love he has needed for soo long. 💕

  • @annebarnett8507

    @annebarnett8507

    3 жыл бұрын

    P

  • @annatryjesus9041

    @annatryjesus9041

    3 жыл бұрын

    I am so happy and that giggle make me smile and love him and his family , ain’t God good Nothing is never to late with the Lord praise his Holy name for putting this family together amen

  • @annemackeyrasmussen989

    @annemackeyrasmussen989

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@annebarnett8507 hi... Just got mail containing follow up & payment

  • @user-nq1dj6ou3s

    @user-nq1dj6ou3s

    2 жыл бұрын

  • @vincentari6483

    @vincentari6483

    2 жыл бұрын

    I guess Im randomly asking but does anyone know of a trick to get back into an Instagram account..? I stupidly forgot the account password. I would appreciate any assistance you can offer me

  • @elizabeth_9746
    @elizabeth_97462 жыл бұрын

    Peter’s pain is so visible through his body language. I hope he can learn to love and be loved.

  • @marcusdiego2777

    @marcusdiego2777

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hello my beautiful friend, how are you doing 🌹😊

  • @viyannalangager4039

    @viyannalangager4039

    2 жыл бұрын

    My oldest son was just turning two when his father disappeared with him. No, I was not the most stable person at that time. However, I was not a danger to my child and he broke federal laws when he crossed over state lines and kept my child hidden from me for the next ten years. When we were "allowed" to see each other again, my son was petrified due to raise things he'd been told. After about a year, my son asked me to not be in his life. Devastating as here I was losing him again. FFW. My son is now closer to 40 and the damage done to him by what I now know were many years of abuse, emotional and physical, is extremely difficult to see. As I watched Peter's pain show in his eyes and his face, this mother's heart was crushed for him and his mother. I hope healing came to all of them.

  • @sandragranados5055

    @sandragranados5055

    2 жыл бұрын

    Who is Marcus Diego, pls don’t reply

  • @annamarielewis7078
    @annamarielewis70783 жыл бұрын

    I was so moved that Peter went to visit his baby sister’s grave. That shows his devotion to his family, even though they were not there for him💜

  • @kariflick2014

    @kariflick2014

    3 жыл бұрын

    I noted that as well. Character is so important. He has character to do that

  • @tinamanuel5007

    @tinamanuel5007

    2 жыл бұрын

    Me too it made me cry,what a loving brother!!!peter you are such an inspiring,!!!

  • @edenbarker7385

    @edenbarker7385

    2 жыл бұрын

    Right! 😪think about how bad his mom wanted him when he was 14. Dad should have contacted mom when he found a new woman

  • @sherrylawrencelewis2544

    @sherrylawrencelewis2544

    2 жыл бұрын

    I hope that there is some type of counselling for all of them. Peter definitely needs emotional support as well as much love. ❤ 😍 💖

  • @suedoyle4526
    @suedoyle45263 жыл бұрын

    Poor Peter, what an awful upbringing he had. You can see the hurt radiate from him. He’s a very good man welcoming his mother back into his life. I hope that he finds peace and that no one in his family will hurt him or ever let him down again

  • @heleneavon638

    @heleneavon638

    3 жыл бұрын

    On

  • @8656737s

    @8656737s

    3 жыл бұрын

    I wonder why she didn't go back to look for him earlier?

  • @wendyannh

    @wendyannh

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@8656737s I wonder the same thing.

  • @8656737s

    @8656737s

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@wendyannh I wouldn't want my son to stay with a bad father. Maybe she felt guilty or she didn't have the money? I wouldn't be able to live with myself.

  • @Germatti13489

    @Germatti13489

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sue Doyle yes, exactly. ❤️👵

  • @sapphiiee
    @sapphiiee3 жыл бұрын

    That horrible excuse of a man. Tears a mother and child apart, only to toss his child away because his new partner doesnt like him. So disgusting. I really hope the mother and son lives a better and happier life together now.

  • @rosyorose1061
    @rosyorose10613 жыл бұрын

    OMG! Watching that young man...hearing that nervous little laugh that he couldn't suppress....I hope that he is smothered in love by his newly found family and is never alone again....💚💙💔💜💗💖

  • @chrislink3254
    @chrislink32543 жыл бұрын

    Oh my god I’m crying, what an awful man his father was to not send him back to his mum age 14. Thankfully they’ve found each other 🥲

  • @hurst-cs2jh

    @hurst-cs2jh

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Chris, how are you doing?

  • @Pixlanta
    @Pixlanta3 жыл бұрын

    He's so sweet, his nervous chuckle says hurt and fear and longing for what he has in front of him..I hope she loves him forever.❤️👍🏼

  • @jachu1433
    @jachu14333 жыл бұрын

    I’m crying. I can just imagine how tight his mom hugged him. All those years of not being able to care for him. All the sadness, the longing between them. What a happy ending. I wish them the very best

  • @tross8863

    @tross8863

    3 жыл бұрын

    I can, I've never been away from my sons, no one that knows me is that stupid. He reminds me so much of my oldest son. Size and all. He would have had to pry me off of him..

  • @jachu1433

    @jachu1433

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@tross8863 sorry TR. I just realized my typo. I meant to write “I *can just imagine...” we share the same sentiments

  • @annmoore8696

    @annmoore8696

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm crying 😭 and so happy for him to be able to hug his Mom 🤣 so tight and for her to be able to hug her boy, and now she's not only a Mom but a Grandma so now she has two woundful Boy's! God Bless Them Both 🙏😰

  • @trishwilson1719

    @trishwilson1719

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow, thank goodness they reunited. I wonder if they stayed/got close

  • @anaderol5408
    @anaderol54083 жыл бұрын

    i can completely understand what Peter's mother went through - she was only 17 with a baby in a foreign country, in a small town where she had no family or friends - married to an older man (11 years difference at that age is enormous) - then her marriage breaks up, she's told she can't take her son with her and she's pregnant, then her daughter dies. She must have been an emotional and psychological wreck. Peter has also suffered unnecessarily, first the loss of his mother then being deserted by his father - hopefully these two very damaged individuals can find the strength to heal each other.

  • @astrongyoungwoman2460

    @astrongyoungwoman2460

    3 жыл бұрын

    Trust me mate that's really hurtful

  • @luana1600

    @luana1600

    3 жыл бұрын

    Perfectly worded. 💚

  • @Nashvinn4394

    @Nashvinn4394

    Жыл бұрын

    The poor woman was hardly more than a child herself, I can't imagine what she must've gone through mentally

  • @checkyourhead9
    @checkyourhead93 жыл бұрын

    This poor man has had so much pain. I am so glad he decided to see her

  • @suedoyle4526
    @suedoyle45263 жыл бұрын

    Emiko is a very beautiful girl ❤️ Fair play to her Mum, she’d only nice things to say about Emiko’s dad which helped and made it easier for everyone to start building a good relationship

  • @sifaelnanono9077

    @sifaelnanono9077

    3 жыл бұрын

    She looks just like her father

  • @a.y3075

    @a.y3075

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree, but it's probably because he's a nice guy 🤷🏾‍♀️

  • @picklesmom735
    @picklesmom7352 жыл бұрын

    She was so upset to hear that Peter had been on his own since 14. Her reaction won me over. Then her husband's reaction made me realize how great they are as a family. Her 1st husband was awful.

  • @fayevids7391
    @fayevids73913 жыл бұрын

    Peter, really wanted a family to love him and visiting his little sister’s resting place, was the closest that family was to him. Very emotional 😭

  • @hurst-cs2jh

    @hurst-cs2jh

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Faye, how are you doing?

  • @alanoken3097
    @alanoken30973 жыл бұрын

    The Australian lady and her husband are such wonderful and loving people as are Peter and the girls. How very beautiful that they are all together. Thank you for this touching story with such a beautiful new beginning for them.

  • @augustt8282
    @augustt82823 жыл бұрын

    I love Emiko relationship with her boyfriend, she met him when they were kids and grow up together , these kind of relationships are so rare and it's the kind that last.

  • @alisonmorgan7238
    @alisonmorgan72383 жыл бұрын

    Good for her for never giving up. And for him for taking a risk and letting down his guard. I am beyond joyous for them

  • @elrinabeyer2663

    @elrinabeyer2663

    3 жыл бұрын

    Dq

  • @hurst-cs2jh

    @hurst-cs2jh

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Alison, how are you doing?

  • @cathymontano569
    @cathymontano5693 жыл бұрын

    This guy has hurt all over him. I feel for him.

  • @snugglepusshercules1441

    @snugglepusshercules1441

    3 жыл бұрын

    Peter is so hurt by the past. You can feel it!...... I am glad his mother found him.

  • @snugglepusshercules1441

    @snugglepusshercules1441

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ii love the last one too. Happy for her and her Dad.....and Mom😊😊😊

  • @BrookeMcLymond

    @BrookeMcLymond

    3 жыл бұрын

    I don't know how people lose contact with these children. It hurts my soul. Given my own upbringing and a very happy ending we just received after 20 plus years of doubt and wonder, sometimes you just think why?!? It's so unfair to these kids. 🤔💔

  • @hawaiianborn1044

    @hawaiianborn1044

    3 жыл бұрын

    I agree & his "birth mother" acts as the last 28 years are forgotten by her son Peter. Clearly, they are not! I hope the two of them will sit & talk honestly & openly.

  • @shadowkissed2370

    @shadowkissed2370

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@BrookeMcLymond there are a LOT of reason someone may lose contact. Especially if the other parent does things to make sure they cannot find the child.

  • @tracygill9868
    @tracygill98683 жыл бұрын

    It's so sad that when Dad decided his new wife was most important, he didn't track down the ex and return the son he stole.

  • @michaelmichael8314

    @michaelmichael8314

    3 жыл бұрын

    He didn't steal the son. You can't steal your own son. He got custody of his son through a legal manner

  • @AE-yt4lx

    @AE-yt4lx

    3 жыл бұрын

    Custody doesn't mean complete custody and alienating the other parent.

  • @786swe

    @786swe

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@michaelmichael8314 He skipped town to steal.

  • @rukayaosoumanou3280

    @rukayaosoumanou3280

    2 жыл бұрын

    Come on Michael!! Where is your sense of humour ??!!!😀😀😀 This statement was to bring the humour out of an unfortunately sad story!!!

  • @michaelmichael8314

    @michaelmichael8314

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@rukayaosoumanou3280 there was no intended humour in the statement

  • @lisalanthai300
    @lisalanthai3002 жыл бұрын

    I couldn’t stop crying 😭. Poor Peter was abandoned at age 14. He had a tough life growing up. Happy for him to find his mother and siblings.

  • @leonaleona1628
    @leonaleona16283 жыл бұрын

    I understand Peters apprehension. You can't bear to be rejected again so you put up walls. I hope now that they have reconnected, it will all go good.

  • @nikkidimick947
    @nikkidimick947 Жыл бұрын

    Emiko's boyfriend was the sweetest. He LOVES Emiko. The way she rolled into his chest for comfort, like there's no safer place in the world. There's no other feeling like that💙

  • @TheCurlyclub
    @TheCurlyclub3 жыл бұрын

    People make mistakes, we can’t reverse the past but it’s heart warming to see the family embrace Peter now and for the future.

  • @IsabellsNannyRuby
    @IsabellsNannyRuby3 жыл бұрын

    I am crying’ I hope Pete stay close and gets the security he needs from this well loving family

  • @monicalucius6993

    @monicalucius6993

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me 2 i cried on both stories sooo glad everyone found their loved ones and were welcomed with open arms....this show is awesome....i have GOT 2 stop crying but they are tears of happiness for each family....blessings

  • @rahimahamat4384

    @rahimahamat4384

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@monicalucius6993 @

  • @rahimahamat4384

    @rahimahamat4384

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@monicalucius6993 a5

  • @manoramarr
    @manoramarr3 жыл бұрын

    You can tell that he is a kind soul. Bless him, he has found a family x

  • @Konekoexe
    @Konekoexe3 жыл бұрын

    So sad that his dad forced his mother to give him custody only to dump him for a new woman. Sickening. Poor guy.

  • @lynnebrodie3746

    @lynnebrodie3746

    3 жыл бұрын

    Okkkiij

  • @leanderrowe2800
    @leanderrowe28003 жыл бұрын

    It's unforgivable that parents would abandon their child for their partners !

  • @owlthepirate5997

    @owlthepirate5997

    Жыл бұрын

    Its really not that uncommon, ive seen it happen time and time again, and dealt with it myself at a very young age, and by both parents..

  • @jolantakanya
    @jolantakanya Жыл бұрын

    Kudos to Emiko's mom for being so level headed, fair and understanding all these years and Emiko is such a lovely girl. I hope they all have truly started creating memories, would love an update.

  • @judyfrey5919
    @judyfrey59193 жыл бұрын

    There should be no negative comments. Until you’ve been in her shoes don’t judge.

  • @freedom4all63

    @freedom4all63

    3 жыл бұрын

    #Judy, I agree, people making baseless negative comments haven't lived or experienced much....yet very judgemental

  • @smallbeginning2

    @smallbeginning2

    3 жыл бұрын

    i have been. i didn't leave. unless she was being beaten, loneliness is not an excuse. didn't even speak the language. actual different culture, not Australia to nz. can't even imagine leaving my kid here and going home by myself. id have to be beaten to near death.

  • @smallbeginning2

    @smallbeginning2

    3 жыл бұрын

    and actually if the father was that violent, i wouldn't leave the kid there either!

  • @lc9572

    @lc9572

    3 жыл бұрын

    The son would understand, he's left his own son back in New Zealand with his partner

  • @mrsTraveller64

    @mrsTraveller64

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@smallbeginning2 well you wasn't her, your life wasn't hers, not similar at all. People have different lifes, different survival skills, different ways of copying and adjusting to things. You managed to do what you did, Peters mom did not, sounded to me like she was alone, with noone to help her, and her ex-husband was much older and more experienced and could affoard a lawyer, wich she apparently couldn't. She didn't have the power to stay and fight and maybe she was not mature enough back then.

  • @annamarielewis7078
    @annamarielewis70783 жыл бұрын

    The Japanese Kiwi family is so lovely. Her boyfriend is just a dream. So sweet. 💝

  • @Sydstuhz

    @Sydstuhz

    3 жыл бұрын

    The dad’s face when he saw her speaking japanese has me in TEARS

  • @denastrackeljahn1250
    @denastrackeljahn12503 жыл бұрын

    Im so happy Im crying like a little baby. I just want to hug them all. Peter has already started healing from the inside you can tell. He is a good person. Inspite of the years of loss and loneliness. What a beautiful family. God is Great.

  • @devilcity5827
    @devilcity58273 жыл бұрын

    This young man is so filled with lots of pain.

  • @floaresalagianu225

    @floaresalagianu225

    3 жыл бұрын

    I don’t agree

  • @NunesSan
    @NunesSan2 жыл бұрын

    Initially I found it a bit odd when Peter's mother went to put flowers on his sister's grave, and there were still almost fresh recently put flowers in place, that made a lot more sense when he said he knew he had a sister, and he probably was the only one giving some respect to her grave all this time.

  • @danwahsingh9790
    @danwahsingh97903 жыл бұрын

    Very Happy For Peter now he can live in peace with his long lost family 🙌

  • @tnsteelerfan86
    @tnsteelerfan863 жыл бұрын

    Found my biological parents in 2020. I love seein these reunions no matter where on this planet they take place.

  • @rita4missions
    @rita4missions2 жыл бұрын

    What touching story about Ariana, her daughter Emiko and the reunion with the biological father .Emiko's boyfriend is so supportive and such a great loving man. God bless them all 🙏❤️ and restore them.

  • @Techier868
    @Techier8683 жыл бұрын

    Ariana is such a beautiful person...I cried for all the stories...especially the first one... That horrible husband ripping his son away from his mother, then abandoned him at 14 years old… I'm so happy you were able to reunite them! And I hope you're doing well today still, and that he is healing from all the hurt he has experienced!

  • @computernowu2
    @computernowu22 жыл бұрын

    He hesitated when asked whether he wanted to see his mother, but it's so nice to see he warmed up and was so happy to see his mother and family.

  • @Tamara-id1pe
    @Tamara-id1pe3 жыл бұрын

    Shame on Peter’s father. He was a grown man, he knew that he forced his young wife’s hand during a time of absolute trauma. How dare he not contact her when her son was on his own at 14 years old. Probably your typical, Cracker Jack box narcissist. I hope Peter can find some peace now.

  • @mattkaustickomments

    @mattkaustickomments

    2 жыл бұрын

    Not to mention she was 16 or 17 when he got her pregnant as a 27-28 year old man!

  • @csmith563

    @csmith563

    2 жыл бұрын

    Was said she puts everyone ELSE ahead of herself. VERY Typical for spouses of Alcoholics. There IS help, life will be better Once IN Program..

  • @mistyrivers4995
    @mistyrivers49953 жыл бұрын

    Despite of having a bad father he seems to remain a good man... may they live all happily forever as family.

  • @howbigisyourlove
    @howbigisyourlove3 жыл бұрын

    what a beautiful young man ... he's a special and great guy .

  • @dafy211
    @dafy2113 жыл бұрын

    Its nice how peter let his family he never had back in his life after everything he went through as a kid

  • @shadowkissed2370

    @shadowkissed2370

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Audrey Mcleod you really cannot say that unless you were in his exact shoes. No one knows what they would actually do.

  • @rainabeveridge2495

    @rainabeveridge2495

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, I think it shows how much of his Mother he has in him, has her heart ❤

  • @derickaby1731

    @derickaby1731

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@rainabeveridge2495 Pleaseeee

  • @dropbear678
    @dropbear6783 жыл бұрын

    Maori and Japanese what a beautiful mix. Emiko is gorgeous!

  • @laceylocket1

    @laceylocket1

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes She is Gorgeous ..Her Dad is a Looker Too ..

  • @sliat1981

    @sliat1981

    3 жыл бұрын

    Japanese is the best looking race period

  • @kariflick2014
    @kariflick20143 жыл бұрын

    Peter has a real family. So happy for him

  • @marcusdiego2777

    @marcusdiego2777

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hello my beautiful friend, how are you doing 😊

  • @jjohnson6833
    @jjohnson68332 жыл бұрын

    Peter looks like he grew a head taller after meeting his family! His rise in confidence was obvious and so sweet. Best wishes! 💖

  • @adorable3817
    @adorable38173 жыл бұрын

    Peter is beautiful!! 🍀💜 so glad he'll be getting so much love now 🦋

  • @shelleyhillier7581
    @shelleyhillier75813 жыл бұрын

    omg he is the spittin image of when he was five. He still has a baby face. Cute lookin guy

  • @marcusdiego2777

    @marcusdiego2777

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hello my beautiful friend, how are you doing 😊

  • @Cj-bw3hn
    @Cj-bw3hn2 жыл бұрын

    You can tell by the hug they gave each other how much they both truly needed it. He really needed his Mum. And I think maybe he may finally have a Dad also

  • @rinawaller1830
    @rinawaller18303 жыл бұрын

    Peter you will find peace. Love your sisters, even though both parents let you down. All the best and happiness in life❤️🥰

  • @patriciajones474

    @patriciajones474

    2 жыл бұрын

    Please stop being judgmental! She was 17 years old married to a monster! No friends, no family! He was a narcissist!

  • @lenisnorre1441

    @lenisnorre1441

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@patriciajones474 and this statement is not judgemental??

  • @sgnorris
    @sgnorris3 жыл бұрын

    I’ve watched so many of these shows but this is the first one where I have cried. So happy that he finally has family who will love him unconditionally.

  • @marcusdiego2777

    @marcusdiego2777

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hello my beautiful friend, how are you doing 😊

  • @pandoramuse57nails78
    @pandoramuse57nails783 жыл бұрын

    I've just experienced that in the last month my 45-year-old daughter that I never seen has gotten contact with me and my daughter that I raised and we are now a full family. I'm so happy for Peter finding his family and mom and son being back together I pray that they will continue to be together.

  • @cathiebell8335

    @cathiebell8335

    2 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations on finding your daughter x

  • @pandoramuse57nails78

    @pandoramuse57nails78

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@cathiebell8335 thank you

  • @NsTheName
    @NsTheName3 жыл бұрын

    My heart breaks for Peter. His father is an absolute piece of garbage! It's infuriating. He was a child! It's no wonder he feels so nervous and has his walls so high. I hope that being with his mom, sisters, and step dad will help him feel some healing from all the trauma. Also, Emiko's dad was extremely handsome as a young man! Dang.

  • @jakestartv5617

    @jakestartv5617

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi

  • @laughingallthetime50
    @laughingallthetime502 жыл бұрын

    Peter had such a big wall built up around him and it was lovely to see him so happy to meet his Mum and family. Just lovely!

  • @upsized
    @upsized2 жыл бұрын

    This is an amazing episode! Loved that Peter and Emiko got to reunite with their respective parent. Felt particularly horrified that Peter had to raise himself since 14! I would give him a big hug myself!

  • @sifaelnanono9077
    @sifaelnanono90773 жыл бұрын

    Emiko's mother is a gem what a beautiful soul

  • @judithrymbai6859
    @judithrymbai68593 жыл бұрын

    I really appreciate you mum for not forgetting your own son God bless you mama

  • @josiecruz4001
    @josiecruz40012 жыл бұрын

    After everything Peter has been through, he is such a forgiving and loving person! I pray that his life is filled with nothing but blessings and peace from now on. People like him are rare. ❤️

  • @jeanniehargis4034
    @jeanniehargis40343 жыл бұрын

    Don’t judge these people! No one can understand the circumstances of people’s lives and their fears and emotions that hold them back from trying to connect with their lost loved ones. Give them much credit for being brave enough to connect!

  • @derickaby1731

    @derickaby1731

    2 жыл бұрын

    The parents deserve to be judged

  • @aliciac7053
    @aliciac7053 Жыл бұрын

    Peter needed his Mom’s hug more than he’ll ever admit. I hope he feels loved forever, it sucks to feel no one cares for you.

  • @rosewhite6888
    @rosewhite68883 жыл бұрын

    It brought me to tears that Leah and her son went through so much suffering because of his father's parental alienation. Yet they managed to hold onto their huge hearts! I can imagine how horrifying it must have been for Leah and Peter. Parental alienation is far reaching and has devastating consequences. My heart was touched that they reunited and have a chance to heal. Peter is forgiving, brave and strong and so is his mother. Sending prayers to anyone who is suffering the nightmare of parental alienation.

  • @Kayy3020
    @Kayy30202 жыл бұрын

    The last one made me happy, I'm glad there is no hostility between the girls parents. You could see how happy her mother was seeing the two of them reuniting.

  • @torilgiske6510
    @torilgiske65102 жыл бұрын

    Peter’s story is the most touching of all the stories I’ve seen and I’ve seen a lot! From personal experience and working within the field, I never cease to get mind blown how parents keep their children away the other parent. Fending for himself from age 14 and turned out to be such a beautiful person -the fence he has built is as obvious as that he’s actually a warm and sensitive person- shows his intelligence and I will be very surprised if he does anything but excellent in life ⭐️😎💙❤️

  • @annereidy7981
    @annereidy79813 жыл бұрын

    So sad and angry for that man, he deserved so much more from the individual who insisted on taking custody of him. Desertion of a minor like that is criminal.

  • @lottesrensen8004

    @lottesrensen8004

    3 жыл бұрын

    I agree i cant believe any patent could do that. And then not contacing the min and giving them a chance to reunite that I cruel beyond anything. Poor boy. But even though he doesn't remember much of his mom I'm sure the memory of her love is in his heart and that is what helped him through and kept him from shutting down emotionally. The fact that he visited his sisters grave says a lot about loneliness and longing but also that he feel the bond to his mom and seek her that way. I wish them a lifetime to make up for it...full of love

  • @hazelhadley-britt6396

    @hazelhadley-britt6396

    2 жыл бұрын

    They both deserted him.

  • @justsomeone689

    @justsomeone689

    10 ай бұрын

    ​@@hazelhadley-britt6396peter was taken from her FYI

  • @hazelhadley-britt6396

    @hazelhadley-britt6396

    10 ай бұрын

    @justsomeone689 "I left my little boy with his dad 28 years ago..." Virtually the start of the video. Married many, many times. Had daughters she did not abandon. Claims to have never excluded him lol! Yet 3 decades later only returns. Question. Was every one of her marriages allegedly abusive? She deserted her son and then claims she was forced to sign away her son. So easy to believe her right? Listen and believe is the motto of this day and age.

  • @justsomeone689

    @justsomeone689

    10 ай бұрын

    @@hazelhadley-britt6396 now that you say it, there could be another possibility, perhaps that she did abandon her son, and came back. But I suppose I'll leave this matter now🤷‍♀️

  • @ScousersWife
    @ScousersWife10 ай бұрын

    I don't know when I've cried so much at a KZread video. What a beautiful family they are.

  • @maggien2041

    @maggien2041

    6 ай бұрын

    Me too

  • @blyth1969
    @blyth19692 жыл бұрын

    How lovely is this , I love how the girls and her husband were waiting for him . Good luck to you all

  • @MamaSwede
    @MamaSwede3 жыл бұрын

    Must protect Pete at all costs! But I really hope his mom doesn't hurt him and I think some good therapy would be really good for him. I wish him all the best.

  • @LAVirgo67

    @LAVirgo67

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's also that Pete allows himself to be part of a family, which sometimes come with normal hiccups & bumps. People that have been abandoned by family tend to have a shorter fuse for any discomfort & bail easily.

  • @karlscher5170

    @karlscher5170

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@LAVirgo67 Degenerate behaviour is no hiccup & bump!

  • @tinamanuel5007
    @tinamanuel50073 жыл бұрын

    I admire mr andrew blake for he hasa good heart,a heart of a loving,caring and supportive husband and father to his children and a big big open arms and heart for.PETER ,,May GOD BLESS YOU AND UR FAMILY EVEN MORE!!

  • @virginiasantillan2267
    @virginiasantillan22673 жыл бұрын

    Pete embrace your family move forward with them I pray all is wonderful for you and your son and new additions

  • @mssayesra
    @mssayesra3 жыл бұрын

    Peter is exactly me when you didnt have love when growing up. I didn't wish to anyone to be abandone their parents.

  • @mississippimud7046
    @mississippimud70463 жыл бұрын

    The 5 year old in him wanted his mothers love

  • @2ndhandSue
    @2ndhandSue3 жыл бұрын

    These stories are always so heartwarming but at the same time so sad. Emiko's mother and her birth father would probably have made a wonderful marriage together if it wasn't for so many cultural taboos. It's clear that Toshi thought about Emiko a lot over the years, keeping all the letters she had sent and the baby photos that her mother had sent. It's so sad that they missed out on those early years together, but hopefully they can make up for lost time now even though they live a world apart. I was very impressed with Ariana and Sara - there could have been bad hearts between them, both of them having a child of Toshi's, but instead they were both instrumental in encouraging Toshi and Emiko to meet. I love it when the single mother of a love-child maintains her good thoughts of the birth father and doesn't let the child grow up hearing terrible things said about him.

  • @dr.atayebwaaloysious7758
    @dr.atayebwaaloysious7758 Жыл бұрын

    Peter actually feels like a very nice person 🥰

  • @janemariemcbride
    @janemariemcbride8 ай бұрын

    Peter's nervous laughter is very endearing. I'm so glad he has more family now. What a father he must have had, a real loser.

  • @greenflashlayla1942
    @greenflashlayla19423 жыл бұрын

    Goshhh.. The tears is pouring on me.... Heartwarming... Happy for Peter so forgivable of his past... Bless the family...

  • @homebase967
    @homebase9673 жыл бұрын

    Emiko is a beautiful girl!! Her mother so sweet!! Glad she was able to be raised with her Mom and family.

  • @marcusdiego2777

    @marcusdiego2777

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hello my beautiful friend, how are you doing 😊

  • @maryreynolds5310
    @maryreynolds53103 жыл бұрын

    This is fantastic! Bless this young man, he has been through so much. Raised himself and grown to be such a wonderful man. I’m sure his mom feels so guilty, so hurt inside that she didn’t raise him. I have a son Sean who I did raise and I love him with all my heart! Even though I raised him the best I could, I was a good mom to him...I don’t ever hear the words I love you. I never get hugs nor does he ever say he loves me. I would give anything to get a hug from him! How beautiful it must be to hold the child you gave birth too. I wish this family the best always!

  • @twilightpurpleglow
    @twilightpurpleglow3 жыл бұрын

    New here: needed to get my Kleenex. So sad about Peter I hope he will never be let down again found a loving family with his beautiful mom and sisters and the mom's husband. Lovely Emiko learning the language and culture along with her boyfriend sure impressed her handsome father, I had tears of joy for her mom as well.

  • @cefcat5733
    @cefcat57333 жыл бұрын

    What a nice son and a great charming young man!

  • @blanchebenjamin6015
    @blanchebenjamin60152 жыл бұрын

    Peter I just love you ❤️ I’m so sorry that you had to go through so much in this lifetime May God carry you and your son and your new family May God bless you every step of the way

  • @amystewart4865
    @amystewart48652 жыл бұрын

    That is so cute all the love he desperately needed is right there for him.

  • @lwilliams8565
    @lwilliams85652 жыл бұрын

    I am so happy for this family, this brought tears to my eyes. It shows that love is not divided between time or space.

  • @snovakattack1
    @snovakattack13 жыл бұрын

    I love how similar they are in their mannerisms 😭

  • @eaccristo
    @eaccristo3 жыл бұрын

    Peter was dying for some love...

  • @robinblake2908
    @robinblake29082 жыл бұрын

    Watching Leanne meet her son had me in tears I could never imagine..... I have my boys Having watch them grow into awesome young men....and awesome grandchildren

  • @Andy_M986
    @Andy_M986 Жыл бұрын

    Man,I bawled my eyes out,so happy Peter found his mum,family is everything,his dad is a real piece of s++t.

  • @donnatarawneh2014
    @donnatarawneh20143 жыл бұрын

    Aww! He seemed hesitant with his guard up, Im sure from mistrust or feelings of rejection or whatever feelings one might carry from that situation, but you could see him light up from inside after he saw the video from his mom. Love the happy ending to this! God Bless them!

  • @marcusdiego2777

    @marcusdiego2777

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hello Donna, how are you doing 😊

  • @thelmaparrilla7445
    @thelmaparrilla74453 жыл бұрын

    I cried when he meet his mother,im soo happy for them.💕

  • @crbaade
    @crbaade3 жыл бұрын

    That hug!!!! What a beautiful moment.

  • @deborahwatson2432
    @deborahwatson24322 жыл бұрын

    Omg! I just want to give Peter a big warm hug..Blessings to him 🥰

  • @ravenm.5577
    @ravenm.55773 жыл бұрын

    I am so happy for both families, they all look so happy now!

  • @nyanbenihumtsoe9959
    @nyanbenihumtsoe99592 жыл бұрын

    Appreciate the man who travels to find lost families to get United.

  • @nickiewilson6985
    @nickiewilson69853 жыл бұрын

    What a long wait for both and I'm so happy for the whole family. Have a great life Peter you deserve the best your a good guy and you'll have a great family now. All the best.

  • @armandob.castenelli3525
    @armandob.castenelli35252 жыл бұрын

    Wow, Wow and Wow.. I can totally relate to Peter's apprehension at the beginning. It is tough to all of the sudden have a family who cares after all years past alone. I am extremely happy they are all together again. Bless them! Aussies don't show a lot of emotion.

  • @screenname2206
    @screenname22063 жыл бұрын

    Love these stories! Her dad look so proud of her for learning the culture and the language. Makes my heart so happy! I grew up in Woodinville and live about 7 miles from there now.

  • @Seps2012
    @Seps20122 жыл бұрын

    This was beautiful, emotional & so moving! I am beyond happy that they’ve finally found each other! Lovely people reunited. God bless you all and I wish you the happiest times ahead 🤗 To the host and producers of this brilliant show, you guys will never truly know how you’re changing life for these people, well done ✔️ keep up the great work guys 🙏

  • @tinacollins9213
    @tinacollins92133 жыл бұрын

    I think Peter needed love 💕 he’s got a family now I hope peters life changes for the better

  • @michelerandall123
    @michelerandall1232 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for bringing families together.

  • @lalainerecasata7495
    @lalainerecasata74953 жыл бұрын

    I can't stop crying. My prayers to all of them!!!

  • @Blessings.429
    @Blessings.4292 жыл бұрын

    Peter I can see you protecting your self, what a life. From here I hope life is good for you….you deserve it young man. Respect for going to your baby sisters grave.

  • @kathleenryan7081
    @kathleenryan70813 жыл бұрын

    So lovely to see the whole family united ,love it x

  • @marcusdiego2777

    @marcusdiego2777

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hello Kathleen, how are you doing 😊

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