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A nudge in the right direction...........
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Rosie | Report | 27 Oct 2004 10:41 |
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Thanks Julie, Yes been to adoption agency & got as much into as I can. This time last year I traced by b.mothers family, very happy reunion as they have been expecting a knock on the door for 30 years !. I have managed to connect with possible rellies on site, but they seem to have taken the info that I have and have now do not seem to want to reply. But I am being very careful. I'm 42 and know the pitfalls. I only actually found out 5 years ago that I was adopted, and last year had the emotional task of telling my 82yr old mother that I had found out !. She was very relived that it was all out in the open. Thanks very much for your concerns. I appreciate the time everbody has given me on this site. Rosie |
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Maxine | Report | 27 Oct 2004 10:17 |
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Hi Rosemary If you send me as many details as you have- (direct, not on the board), I'll have a look on 192.com for you - I have access to 2003 electoral register. - thats as long as his name isn't John Smith of course - as I may not have enough credits! Best Regards Maxine |
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Seasons | Report | 27 Oct 2004 10:16 |
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Have you been back to the adoption agency to find out all you can about the circumstances surrounding your birth? Have you talked to anyone (counsellor) about the difficulties you could encounter and emotional upheaval it could cause you - especially if you are rejected. Does he know about you? - it could be a tremendous shock to him and his family to find out from you. If he does know he may have left a message regarding contact. I'm presuming that you know his full name and that someone on here would do a lookup on the electors roll. If you do find him via this method be careful - don't rush into contacting him. It would be preferable for the first contact to be made via a third party. A shocked first reaction could well be rejection so be prepared. If you find out that others in the family know of your existance make contact with them first - they can furnish you with current information regarding the present situation and possibly smooth the way for you making contact with your father. You do hear of many successful reunions to varying degrees but there are probably lots more that aren't, so take it steady and I hope it works out for you. |
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Rosie | Report | 27 Oct 2004 09:32 |
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Morning all, a little advice needed please, I've got birth fathers b.cert and I know his father died in 1956 (have ordered d.cert) Am trying to trace birth father any ideas which way I should go now? Many thanks Rosiexx |
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