Ok so summary in brief. My father who left when I was a toddler had two sons from a previous marriage. I've often dallied around trying to make contact with him/them at various points since I lost all contact with my dad aged 18 - it was was very erratic contact and Tbh he wasn't all that nice. I've often felt very sad to have missed out on knowing my half brothers however. Vague attempts I'd made to track them down have never resulted in anything I was sure of. So last night I got an email asking if my mum's name was and my dad's was from a chap with the same name as my half brother.
After talking it through with a friend, DP and my mum I've decided while I may well regret replying (I don't feel I want any contact with my father still) I may well regret not replying as well. Kind of a don't want to regret what I've not done situation. So I'd really appreciate some feedback on how this sounds. TIA
Hi there,
Your long shot was a good shot! Yes they are my parents, I'm guessing from knowing I have two half brothers and you are my half brother *?
I've tried to track you both down at various points since getting broadband but obviously you are much cleverer at this than me as I've always failed! I have very often wondered about the two of you.
I see your network is Bristol, that is where I am based, are you local? I moved here to do my nurse training and met my partner , we moved to London briefly but have come back as we have a young family now, my little boy is 4 and * is 16 months old.
I'm afraid I know very little about you or your brother, I haven't seen our father for about a decade now. I know one (both?) of you had two little girls I think - I used to hear some information through Aunty Gwen before she passed away.
I'd love to hear all about you and your family - thank you for trying, and succeeding, to track me down!
* x