[JCMaidens]

I havent been to this site in awhile. Guess we all get wrapped up in life sometimes. I found my BP about 4 years ago. It wasnt all peachey and rosey like it was on TV. With out getting into all the nasty details I just wanted to ask if anyone who has found their BP encountered a twisted web of lies and deciet when it came time to get down to the nitty griity about why it happened. I can never get a straight awnser out of them even when it comes to medical history. I found out that i was bipolar last november. A genetic trait most definatly. Now my daughter has been diagnosed with a OCd disorder as well. Would I have had kids regardless of the problems? Probally but would have liked to of had the choice instead of flying blind all these years. Also my ** died when she was 48 ( about 3 years ago) due to COPD and emphazema (ms) scares the heck outta me no doubt. So in my lessons learned book I just wanted to drop my advice, before you go searching for a can of worms make sure its something you really want regardless of the outcome. Because usually its alot of heartache and turmoil that you will have tocontend with. I am here to support anyone of you who may need support in finding or dealing with BP. God Bless all

[erschopft]

One thing is for sure; the reunion process is not at all like it is on TV. Meeting this person for the 2nd time in your entire life is very much like meeting a complete strager, but often worth while. I would encourage anyone searching to keep on, but one must not have expectations that arent realistic. You may be pleasantly surprised and be accepted into a second family, but there are always a few reunions that dont go so well, I hope they are a valuable experience anyhow if only because the "what ifs" are put to rest.

I to have an abundance of medical issues, but speaking to my birth family has also turned out to be not so useful (medically speaking, they are all caring openminded people). Not everyone knows what is wrong with them... Not everyone has adequate medical access... In these matters too, I would have realistic expectations, and be glad to know what ever you do find out.

[Laura Palmer]

i too, haven't been on here in a while! i too feel my whole life's a lie! i found my both birthparents deceased. so questions are left unanswered...my mother-in-law is bipolar. i was married young. adhd runs on my birthfathers side. i have 2 children--my youngest having a mild case of aspergers w/anxiety, sensory issues & ocd....life is hard...hang in there!