[doinit4me]

Hi Doug,

I'm sorry to hear about your bdad and bbrother's issues. I haven't found anything out yet on mine but my adad (and amom) was an alcoholic so I have some understanding of the disease. All I can say on that is that I was very close to my adad and among the thorns, there were roses. We had a wonderful relationship in the moments between drinks. Sometimes moments are all that we have.

I'm so happy for you that you not only found a receptive bmom and sister but two additional sisters through your bdad! I look forward to my search. I look forward to finding out what may be out there waiting for me, no matter what it is. I just have to remember that whatever I do "get" out of this...it's more than what I started with.

Thanks for the support. I think that I've done a lot of soul searching since coming to this site. It's nice to hear what others are going, or have gone through in their journeys. I wish you much happiness in your reunion and hope that you will be able to have some sort of relationship with your bfather.

Sincerely,
Lori