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[quote=Anonymous]About 25 years ago my mother was contacted via open records by a daughter she'd had out of wedlock just as she was finishing high school. She was given up at birth to a family who dearly wanted a child. It was a very healing thing for my mom, aunts, and grandmother. Half sister had a great, UMC upbringing. The adoptive mother was threatened but came around, especially some years later when she herself was dying. She knew half-sister would have family connection.

My sisters and I didn't know of her existence or of this painful chapter in our mother's life. One sister was cool, but the other one and I embraced it. She's been a wonderful addition to our lives. Kind of a cousin or aunt type figure given the age difference. Half sister has shown up for important life events, funerals, weddings and such. She is kind and generous to all the nieces and nephews. It's been a positive thing.

Every situation is going to be different. OP, Kudos to your late dad for stepping up being financially responsible. I hope there is at least a positive meeting with you half sibling.[/quote]

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