So, I did it
- a1mamacat
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So, I did it
Got confirmation that the contact with a half sister is valid, so have sent off an introductory email.
Seems that it was almost a 'deathbed' confession from my birth mother. The younger brother still doesn't know, as their father doesn't want to tell him. He is not my birth father, and that generation wanted to hide and cover up "indiscretions"
Seems that it was almost a 'deathbed' confession from my birth mother. The younger brother still doesn't know, as their father doesn't want to tell him. He is not my birth father, and that generation wanted to hide and cover up "indiscretions"
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1st annual international BBBL Champeeeeen!
1st annual international BBBL Champeeeeen!
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- SportsFan68
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Re: So, I did it
Yay! Here's hoping for an all-positive occasion and relationship.
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Re: So, I did it
Good for you!
You might want to have an mtDNA test done on both of you just to make sure.
You might want to have an mtDNA test done on both of you just to make sure.
I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be.
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Si fractum non sit, noli id reficere.
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- Douglas Adams (1952 - 2001)
Si fractum non sit, noli id reficere.
Teach a child to be polite and courteous in the home and, when he grows up, he'll never be able to drive in New Jersey.
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Re: So, I did it
Good move. We are keeping good thoughts for it to turn out in good ways.
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At the moment of commitment, the universe conspires to assist you. - attributed to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.
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At the moment of commitment, the universe conspires to assist you. - attributed to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.
- Bob78164
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Re: So, I did it
I hope it works out well for you. Good luck. --Bob
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Re: So, I did it
^^ What he said. Best of luck.
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Re: So, I did it
Best wishes for a great new relationship.
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War is where the government tells you who the bad guy is.
Revolution is when you decide that for yourself.
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~~ Thomas Jefferson
War is where the government tells you who the bad guy is.
Revolution is when you decide that for yourself.
-- Benjamin Franklin (maybe)
- kayrharris
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Re: So, I did it
I don't think you will regret your decision. Good luck!
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