Meeting my birth mother today

[Halifaxmum]

I'm meeting my birth mother for the first time today (I'm 41) and am absolutely bricking it!

We've been emailing for a few months, but she has been very guarded.

I've decided I'm not going to try to be anything but my honest self and she can like it or lump it, but I'm sooooo nervous.

Not really a question I know, but can anyone give me some words of advice or support please! :-)

[sara3]

HM, I tuned into this late yesterday and I'm pleased you've posted an update! well done to both of you, a huge step forward x

[cazzz1975]

thats lovely news halifax!

[boxtops]

I bet you feel good this morning, halilfaxmum...♥

[Halifaxmum]

Thank you all so much x

Box - you bet! I feel on a high :-)

[grasscarp]

I had to look back to see what happened after reading your post yesterday. So glad for you both.

[netibiza]

Fabulous news for both of you, bet she was nervous to! x

[pusskin]

I feel really happy for you and your mum halifaxmum. This is a topic very close to my heart! Bless you both, and here's to many happy years ahead of you xxx

[Calvados]

My aunt, who died a long time ago, had to give up her baby in 1942. She never saw or heard from him again. She would regularly get upset about it, but was satisfied that he would have a much better life than she could have given him, not to mention all the stigma that went with these things at the time. I've often thought about trying to trace him but it was a long time ago and who knows what reaction he might have? I still think about doing it as he has a lot of relatives that he probably doesn't know about. But as far as I know, he's not made the effort either, so I think it best to leave it.

[albaqwerty]

Halifaxsmum, am happy to hear it went well xx


Calvados, maybe he has no idea whatsoever about his family. Do try, don't give up

[darnton1917]

She is probably just as nervous as you,you are right to be yourself,it is a big thing for both of you.I wish you a happy new friendship.

[welshlibranr]

great halifaxmum, glad that you got off to a good start with your birth mum!..........sure all will be good for you both from now on!................good luck!.........