New Founded Family



It has been just over a month since I posted about my new founded family. It has been a month of me trying to find more information about 3 possible older brothers. 2 which may not even be alive. It has been a month of me trying to find information to add to my ever growing family tree but once again I come up with dead ends. My fathers side of the family has always been hard to track, I have been trying for years now. 

I really wish I would have known that there was even a bit of possibility I may have had siblings. I can not seem to understand why my mom never said anything, even as I was older. I know she had a son in her 1st marriage with her 1st husband but he died not too long after birth. He is my half brother, he is not too much older than me but I have spent time putting together a family tree including that side. Never knowing I had a whole other side of this tree....



Since I made the initial contact with this now older (half) sister of mine I have had a chance to talk with her more via Facebook messages and emails. I am in Florida and she and her family are all the way in Canada, but the western side, terribly far. We have talked back and forth about families and life in general. We shared any info we had about our father and his family. Her mom wants to connect with me also because she was aware of me. I am still trying to put together information and pieces with all this new information but overall I am ok with having family out there somewhere. 
I do wish that these added members did not live so far away. It would be nice to be able to connect with them on a more regular basis instead of being 2800(ish) miles away.

I will always be an only child, that was just how I grew up, but now I have actual family on my fathers side. 

Comments

  1. I have the same issues, not with siblings but with one half of my family. I have not seen my mother since I was 16 because of abuse and living in foster care. I wish you luck in getting closer to your new found family members, may God bless your journey!

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  2. I think this is such an amazing story. It must be neat to get to know them as adults.

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  3. Amazing journey and such bravery to go through this! I pray the end result is what you want with a great outcome. Such a beautiful story - please keep sharing.

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  4. This is so amazing! I can't even imagine the adjustment of knowing you have more family than you realized. I wish you luck on your journey of discoving more about them!

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  5. I hope that someday you will be able to all meet in person and find that you really all connected and that you like each other. That would be awesome! Looking forward to hearing bout who else you might find.

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  6. Oh wow! Thats so interesting. Im not sure how I would handle it if I found out I had other siblings.

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  7. I wish you track all the members as well as the branches of your family free. Your patience is the key to success.

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  8. I don't know what I would do if I was in the same situation but good for you for connecting and trying to move forward.

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  9. It's a never ending itch not knowing all the details. I know... I knew from the time I was five that I was adopted by one parent, yet I often wonder was my biological father was like. I have been able to connect with siblings and extended family. However, I regret running the one chance I had to meet my biological father. He is now deceased and that moment is lost. I sympathize with you.

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  10. Omg!!! How exciting but yet kinda scary to know you have other siblings out there!!! Wishing you the best :)

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  11. I think you are keeping an open mind about this whole situation and that is a good thing. In time, it will be something that you are able to cope with better.

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  12. Wow, you are such a brave one. I've been into tough situations too when it comes to family matters but it's nice to meet new one.

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  13. Have you thought about Skyping with them? Could be an easier way to talk in a "face to face" kind of way.

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  14. It's nice to finally connect with family, to at least get a little piece of the puzzle. It's not easy to search for people you're supposed to be related to when all the tracks are covered, but I'm glad you found one. I hope you continue to get to know each other.

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  15. Maybe one day you will be able to meet your sister. Just keep in touch now. I am sure she is happy to talk to you and know you as her sister.

    Fatima

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  16. Oh my goodness what a lot to take in and come to terms with. I hope more of the puzzle is completed for you.

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  17. Brave and patient. Keep going and you can track all.

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  18. This is great! Family is so important for our lives... I'm glad you connected with yours!

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  19. As an only child I can imagine how scary it can be. I can also understand the struggle of the distance, but it's amazing and interesting to find out new siblings out there and willing to know you as well. Keep us updated

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  20. I love that you are so open about this huge thing in your life and willing to let them in your life. It would be hard to think of going from an only child to having siblings.

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  21. Family is so important for our lives... This story is such an amazing story! Yes! Keep us updated! Cheers!

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  22. This sounds like a very complicated time in your life. I can't imagine finding out I had siblings after being raised as a only child, I hope everything works out!

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  23. Have you shared your blog with them? I think that after reading about your journey and emotions, they would be eager to meet you...Good luck!

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  24. Thanks for the update on this! I am intrigued to follow this. I can't imagine the emotions you all must have.

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  25. OH wow! I hope that you find closure with your family tree. Good luck on your journey.

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  26. Families are very complex things. I have 3 half siblings too - I know who and where they are but I don't see them. I hope you manage to reach some sort of closure with them; whether you continue to only talk on Facebook or whether you can take time to visit.

    Rosie | www.rosieromance.com

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  27. Family is sure a thing of pride and unconditional love and support. Connecting with them is a joyous experience. I hope you find that joy and love. My best wishes to you.

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  28. amazing story and admire ur perseverance in trying to connect with your family!! thats really brave!

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  29. It is very brave of you to share something so personal. I hope you are able to connect with all of these family members. My experience has been that no one is in your corner like family, and I hope you gain some of that through your search.

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  30. Don't lose your family - they are the greatest people you could ever had. Just keep living and loving your family (which ever it is)

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