Hi All
I met my birth mother and my four half brothers on her side ten years ago (just after my 50th birthday), and whilst it has been not the easiest thing either of us have experienced, we have taken it slowly and weathered the emotional storms which have washed over us. I suspect it helps that she is a writer and I am a psychotherapist, so we are fairly 'emotionally literate'.
I have been totally welcomed by her sons, who have always said they are delighted to have a big sister. The whole family are Australian, living in Brisbane, Sydney and newcastle NSW. One brother lives in the USA. I've been to Oz several times, they always stay with me when they come to Europe - it's all good.
Anyhoo ... one of them is getting married later this year and he has asked me to say something at the wedding reception. This will be the first time my birth mum has ever had all five of her children in the same room! Quite apart from the emotion that this brings up (I feel a surge as I write that!), what on earth can I say!!!!!
Everyone knows about the reunion, but she will be in the room and there is still the potential for her to feel very shamed. I don't want to do that, of course, but he wants me to refer to our relationship. I'm thinking it'll have to be short and sweet.
Any ideas??
Thanks all xx
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