tracing lost father

[arburgirl]

my sis in law wants to trace her father, (shes now 45)trouble is she only knows a cristian name, although it is unusual, and possibly that he comes from Trinidad. Where and how on earth should she start ? I'd be pleased for any suggestions for her, thanks.

[spudqueen]

Are there no members of her family she could get in touch with, Aunts etc. They may know something.

[browneyedgir]

I know it is an extreme long shot but my Grandfather is from Trinidad and has an unusual name, Satunie. There are probably many more unusual name's from Trini but teh island is really small and everyone knows everybody elses business so if you could post the name your friend believes is her father's then I could do some tracing for you. It may seem a strange offer but I have only recently in the past few years contacted my biological father and although it didn't go well thought it was wothwhile as questions that I needed answering have been. Good luck to your friend whatever she decides x

[arburgirl]

Hi browneyedgir,

You may have possibly made my sis in laws christmas !
I'm sorry that your contact with your father didn't go well, but as you say there are things that need to be found out I'm sure, that will help to untangle any mixed up facts and feelings that you may already have. You are a very kind person to offer help in this way, and I thank you very much, I will certainly speak to my sis in law about this over the christmas holiday. I will post something to you on this in the new year as I can only get access at work, not being on the internet myself. Thanks again, Have a nice christmas.

[arburgirl]

spudqueen,
Thankyou for your suggestions too.

[mollymandy]

set up a po box for him to recieve / vouchers parcels , for food ect speak to shelter and ask them what you can do , and where you can get support from ... good luck