Couple Were Forced To Give Up Their Baby. 50 Years Later They Discovered What Happened To Her

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Karen was shocked with her parents decision, why couldn’t they see that she and Dennis were so in love? They may have been young, but both were hard workers and could manage a life together. Maternity homes at that time were places where expecting mothers could get free medical care, if they could not afford to. The Lehmanns could certainly afford to care for their daughter. However, before the 1970s, maternity homes were also adoption centers for unwed mothers. Giving birth to an illegitimate child was taboo during the time. Karen gave birth to a baby girl, she named her Denise, after her father Dennis. Both she and Dennis were shocked and distraught when their baby was given up for adoption. Dennis even proposed to marry Karen again, but her parents were adamant with their decision.