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Should I tell my brother?

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myotherbagisgucci · 13/09/2018 17:53

This isn't really a AIBU, but was unsure where to post this.

I've known since I was little that my younger half brother (same mum) has a half brother (from his dad) living in Africa. We live in the UK.

My mum knows and so do I, but my brother doesn't. My mum wants to tell him, but my DH said that we shouldn't interfere and we should wait for his dad to say something.

But I know his dad probably won't and I feel bad not telling my brother. Especially as we are close and I'd want to know if it was the other way round.

This has only come up, as his half African brother has now moved to the UK.

Anyone have any advice, should I just keep this information to myself?

Thanks Smile

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Angrybird345 · 13/09/2018 18:11

Sorry but I’d say tell him . Why won’t his dad say anything?

MrsStrowman · 13/09/2018 18:15

Why doesn't your mum tell him if she wants to? It's more her place than yours

YeTalkShiteHen · 13/09/2018 18:15

He has a right to know. Factually and gently, then to do as he pleases with the information.

espoleta · 13/09/2018 18:16

Definitely tell him.

Impulsesealer · 13/09/2018 18:16

I’d tell him. It’s not fair that everyone else knows and he doesn’t.

myotherbagisgucci · 13/09/2018 18:16

Sorry I should of elaborated. His African son was raised by another man and believes he is his father.

I don't think he'd tell my brother the truth, as then he'd have to tell his African son. It's all very complicated! Lol

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