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I was wondering if any birth parent(s) could help me with the stages of Reunions. I just started talking to my half brother a month ago. What procedures do I take? Any help would be great
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Jenn
There is an article written on the Stages of Reunion and I will have a search for them and send them to you.
It's a great idea to educate yourself on what could happen, but also necessary to understand that your own reunion will be different from every other one. If you read some of the birthmother or search and reunion forums you will get good insight, but also look for books in your local library on adoption and reunion. It's such an emotive event and sometimes we just need to know that what is going on inside your head or your heart is normal - something that others have gone through and come out the other end unscathed and happy. Meeting your half-brother should be fun. Have you met any other first-family members? To see the similarities, not only in looks but in characteristics and traits makes you realise that nature is pretty wonderful.
Enjoy your newfound brother, and have a positive attitude. If you are happy, I'm sure he will feel your joy and respond the same.
Ann :flower: (And I'll get that article to you asap)
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Jenn
There is an article written on the Stages of Reunion and I will have a search for them and send them to you.
It's a great idea to educate yourself on what could happen, but also necessary to understand that your own reunion will be different from every other one. If you read some of the birthmother or search and reunion forums you will get good insight, but also look for books in your local library on adoption and reunion. It's such an emotive event and sometimes we just need to know that what is going on inside your head or your heart is normal - something that others have gone through and come out the other end unscathed and happy. Meeting your half-brother should be fun. Have you met any other first-family members? To see the similarities, not only in looks but in characteristics and traits makes you realise that nature is pretty wonderful.
Enjoy your newfound brother, and have a positive attitude. If you are happy, I'm sure he will feel your joy and respond the same.
Ann :flower: (And I'll get that article to you asap)