I have NC for this....
I have had a sibling I have never met (same mum different dad) get in touch with me via a relative of mine this week. I have known about this sibling for roughly 15 years. I very much want to know and be in contact with this person and am absolutely delighted they have made contact. Initially, they have just spoken to said relative who has given a bit of info about the circumstances of their birth and a bit of vague info about me. They are now reflecting on how they want to proceed.
I have waited a long time for this and now I feel physically sick waiting to hear back. I think maybe I'm just terrified they won't want to know me after all and I will have got my hopes up only for them to change their mind. I can't eat or sleep, and when I do manage to sleep I dream about them.
I was just wondering if anyone else had similar experience and how it played out. Do I need to just get a grip? I know I can't control the situation and I need to accept my sibling's wishes which I am trying to do by giving them space to think but now I have a small amount of info about this person and their life I feel like I can't let them go.
Sorry, I realise this is rambling and vague. Any advice or hand holding would be appreciated.