[sweetness40]

Well, I found my new family! I've gone from being an only child to the oldest of 7! I'm waiting now on the consent forms to come in the mail, and that should be tomorrow.
My bfather's been searching for me for years but using the my given name not knowing that it was changed. My sibling are so excited and so I'm I.
A little nervous about the reunion, don't know where we should have it, but I'm looking forward to it!

[LIR - NFL]

Other than being an only child what was wrong with your old family? I hope you don't turn your back on them like I've read in some of the chats. I would be so sad if my child had so little feelings for the people that cared for her every day of her life that she just walked away to her new family. If you and your new family have a relationship thats great but please don't forget the ones that loved and cared for you everyday and that is why you are where and who you are today.

[Sharon]

I agree. I understand your excitement and anticipation at meeting your biological family, but please be careful of your adoptive family's feelings. I've read many posts lately by adoptive mothers who feel rejected and dismissed by their children, and this makes me very sad.
If you had a good upbringing, please remember it now. Your adoptive parents love you, just as your birthparents do. Don't neglect them in all the excitement of finding your birthfamily.
Best wishes to all of you,
~Sharon

[sweetnoodle]

Sweetnees,

Congratulations!! I am so glad you birthfather was looking for you. I'm also glad you live in a state, or a dealing with a state that has helped you. So many states are closed.

I hope everything goes well for you. It is so exciting.

Sincerely,

[sweetness40]

Although I'm excited about meeting my new family, I have not nor will I forget who loved and guided me through life. My mother has been with me every step of the way, I make no move without her and I never will. I have a new extended family, they"re just an extension of what I already have. My dad passed when I was young so for those of you that are concerned about leaving my mother out, not to worry she's my lifeline and will be with me at the reunion and every aspect of my life. I know there are some that exclude and forget about there family's but I would never do that, I'm just so happy and by the way I thought I was the oldest of 7 I have 12 other siblings on my fathers side. So I'm the middle of 19.
Have a blessed day

[shirleyville]

Congratualtions, Sweetness -- both to you, and to your birthfamily, and your mother! You all sound as if you are handling this in a "healthy" way and I applaud that!
Enjoy every moment!
Hugs,
Sally

[radiodoll]

yippie ky-yo-ky-ye!!!!!!


Congrats and good luck!!!! Keep us up on the latest!!!!


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