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Ever since I reunited with 2 of my birth siblings, I find that I fluctuate between a variety of intense and painful emotions. Apparently these sorts of intense, emotionally painful reactions are quite common amongst people who've undergone reunion. I found the "Stages of Reunion" blurb on this web site very useful to help me understand that what I'm going through is normal and that I'm not alone (go to "Reunite|Reunion|Stages of Reunion" for more details).

I, too, felt that everything in my life was fine until I embarked on the reunion. Now, to my surprise, I've discovered that there are a lot of buried emotions in me and I'm finding ways to somehow slowly embrace them, to allow myself space to experience them fully without hurting others. As painful as this journey is currently, I feel that in time I'll feel better by addressing my buried feelings.

Good for you for acknowledging that currently you don't have the energy or the emotional reserves. Post-reunion journeys can be exhausting and draining - I'm sure that many of us, including me, can relate to what you've said. Whatever you choose to do, please allow yourself space to take care of yourself.