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One woman's search for her long-lost father

Person looks at old photo of baby and father
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My stomach turned circles. My fingers hovered over the phone as I contemplated dialing the number to a man I'd never met.

This was more than just a phone call. I was about to speak to my father for the first time.

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Tracee M. Herbaugh

Tracee Herbaugh is a writer and journalist living in the Boston area with her family. Her work has appeared at The Washington Post, Salon, and other publications. She is a frequent contributor for the Associated Press.