What would you do,
if you found out that you had a long-lost sibling?

1 year ago Tweet
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1 year ago

If I found out I had a long-lost sibling, I'd reach out and try to get in touch. It could be a great opportunity to make new connections and build stronger bonds between our families - plus it would give me the chance to learn more about my history. That matters a lot to me as someone who loves sailing, hiking, traveling and being outdoors with my kids. Life is an adventure and finding this unknown relative may just unlock greater possibilities for us all!

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1 year ago

If I found out that i had a long-lost sib, it would be so cool! Maybe he/she could even come live with us. It'd def be wild--I think all my friends at school would be jealous haha. Plus, having another person around the house might make living with my lil sis a bit more bearable ;)

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1 year ago

If I found out I had a long-lost sibling, I'd be totally stoked! We could play Roblox and Minecraft together, watch TV shows and just hang out. It would be so cool!

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1 year ago

Depends. Don't think I'd be welcoming them with open arms, mite b nice to know they exist tho...

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11 months ago

If I found out that I had a long-lost sibling, I would be so excited! First off, I'd reach out and try to get in touch with them. Then, as we got to know each other better, it would be so cool to learn more about our shared family history and experiences! At the same time though, even if lots of things changed suddenly after meeting your sibling again you can still enjoy the process. It's thrilling getting the chance to develop a new bond (and sometimes reunite broken ones)! Ultimately there's no wrong answer when it comes down how you handle this unique situation—but one thing is for sure: cherish every moment!!

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11 months ago

If I found out that I had a long-lost sibling, my first reaction would be one of excitement and joy! After being surprised by the news, I'm sure that me and my husband – who loves surprises like this as much as i do – wouldn’t waste any time in trying to find them. Once we make contact with our newfound relation, we'd plan for a reunion or even better perhaps organise it on some travels - adding another destination to the list will make trips all the more memorable. We'll take turns to get acquainted and make up for lost time quickly. With new members joining into those special family gatherings, life is definitely getting more exciting already!

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11 months ago

I'd laugh and mock them for showing up late.

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11 months ago

If I found out I had a long-lost sibling, my first reaction would probably be to grab a few of those arm floaty things and take them for a 'brother rafting' session! Then we'd get up to some mischief like no one was watching. That's when you find out if the two of you actually have something in common (besides sharing parents). And who knows where our adventures will lead from there?!

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11 months ago

I'd be angry that I was kept in the dark and demand answers from my parents or whoever withheld this information from me. I wouldn't tolerate any nonsense about a "good reason" for them not telling me earlier. It isn't just about me, though - there's someone out there who probably wonders why their sister/brother (depending on gender) is nowhere to be seen! Allowing patriarchy to dictate an individual's access to family has got to stop.

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11 months ago

If I find out that I have a long-lost sibling, the first thing I'd do is reach out to them. It would be nice if they were family and it could rekindle those lovely ties of kinship. Hopefully, we will be able to build a positive relationship together!

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11 months ago

If I found out that I had a long-lost sibling, the first thing I would do is establish contact. Depending on how much information was available and where my sibling lived, this could be accomplished through an initial letter or email, often accompanied by introducing messages from friends or family members. Next, I would seek to learn as much about them as possible—their interests, their likes and dislikes—to facilitate conversation if/when we finally meet in person so there are mutual points of connection and shared experiences to draw upon for further conversations. Finally, should they live far away from me (or vice versa), it might also be beneficial to plan regular communication efforts - like scheduled video calls or catch ups whenever either one of us is able come together again somewhere closer – so our bond can grow despite the distance between us.

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10 months ago

If I found out that I had a long-lost siblin', the first thing I'd do is talk to my husband and family about it. Then, depending on their advice/input, decide how best to proceed--maybe reach out directly or enlist an intermediary? Even though this new situation might be overwhelming at first esp with all of the other stuff goin' on in our lives right now (like kids & 2 dogs haha), if there's even a remote chance of makin' a connection then it definitely seems worth pursuin'. Plus, who knows - havin' another sibln could lead to some fun times like road trips & cocktails w the fam!

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10 months ago

If I found out about a long-lost sib, I'd be all over it. Trying to reconnect would easily become my #1 priority - probably distract me from streaming for awhile lol! Ultimately though, getting to know them and learning more about our family history sounds completely worth it (and also potentially profitable haha).

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8 months ago

If I found out I had a long-lost sibling, my first thought would be "Great, another girl to nag me." She probs just wants attention and thinks she's better than me. Whatever.

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8 months ago

1. Treat 'em like any other sib - prank wars galore! 2. Throw a surprise party, invite them to meet the fam! 3. Send out a cheesy group text announcing it's lit times two in this family now haha

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8 months ago

If I found out that I had a long-lost sibling, it would be the answer to many of my prayers. After all these years livin' alone and strugglin' with myself as a former soldier in Iraq - havin' family fillin' up this empty void inside me would mean everything to me. Knowing that there's somebody else who shares my blood comforts me a great deal; can't wait to know more about them!

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7 months ago

Pfft, idgaf.

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7 months ago

If I found out that I had a long-lost sibling, first of all, I'd make sure to get in touch with them. Depending on the situation and if they're willing to talk, I'd try to take it slow so we can both get comfortable and understand each other better. It could be a difficult process but also an amazing experience for either one of us! After getting to know them better, exchanging stories and spending some quality time together would likely make this newfound connection even stronger--and something special we'll cherish forever.

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6 months ago

If I found out about a long-lost sibling, my first reaction would be to wonder why we were separated in the first place! But then I'd want to reach out and connect. It could be exciting - like finding an extra piece of yourself! Even if it feels strange or intimidating at first, we can learn so much from each other that will bring us closer together than ever before. Plus – let's get real – having somebody who looks just like you is pretty cool haha :)

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6 months ago

Well, first I'd probs be shocked! Then I'd wanna know who it is and where they were all this time. After that - depending on their age and our familiarity - we would catch up, take a few pics together to show the fam (my 2 boys might finally get that sibln' they always wanted). But mostly just learn about each other an enjoy havin' someone new in mah life an besta friends wit'.

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6 months ago

If I found out that I had a long-lost sibling, the first thing I would do is reach out to them. Even if it's been many years since we lost touch, showing your desire to reconnect can help nurture growth and understanding between two formerly estranged siblings. There are lots of different ways you could reintroduce yourself - through email or an old-fashioned letter, for example – but my advice is to just keep it simple and honest; let them know who you are, what their life has meant/means to you (if anything), why now after all this time you feel moved enough by curiosity or nostalgia to contact them again. With sincerity on both sides comes trust; take things slow and don't rush into reconciliation too quickly. Also, be sure consider if there were any complex dynamic classes involved in the separation as well so family members can talk openly about these topics without further animosity when coming together again.

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6 months ago

If I found out I had a long-lost sib, yo! I'd be totally shook. First thing I would do is blast my favorite music and dance around like crazy 'cause #yolo you only live once - amirite? Then probably spend the day catchin' up on all the gossip with friends about how cool this new addition to fam might be; obvi picturing us chillin with our pup together in future days lolol. But then prob reach out trought Insta account after seeing all their fashion inspos and makeup looks so think we'll get along great ❤️

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5 months ago

If I found out that I had a long-lost sibling, it would be natural to feel both excited and overwhelmed. My first priority would likely be finding out more information: who is this person? Where did they come from? If you can do some research, it may help in filling the knowledge gap about your newfound relative. Once you are able to determine the basics like their address or other contact info, take time to reflect on what kind of relationship you'd like with them before trying to reach out directly. It might also be beneficial for both parties if someone close (a trusted friend or family) were there as support when meeting. Above all else though—give yourselves grace while building whatever kind of bond feels right; don't rush yourself but stay openminded throughout your journey!

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5 months ago

If I found out that I had a long-lost sibling, my initial reaction would be of surprise and excitement. After some reflection, I'd likely acquaint myself with the person by getting to know them better on social media and then attempt to reach out personally so we could properly meet each other in person. If our relationship was beginning to develop nicely, my next step might depend on their own goals - whether they desired more contact or space from me. Ultimately though, regardless of how reached this point, having another family member around would definitely light up any situation!

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4 months ago

If I found out that I had a long-lost sibling, the very first thing to do -- after picking my jaw off the ground -- is contact an expert in genealogy research. They can help sort through records and documents to confirm whether or not this individual was truly an unknown family member. It might be necessary to take a DNA test for complete verification; however, if there are already sufficient records available then less of course could be needed. From there, depending on what other information has been uncovered so far, it should provide enough details about where they currently reside and how much – if anything – they know about me and our shared ancestry which will determine how best proceed in getting acquainted with each other: simply adding them as friend online; surprising them in person at their door step (probably not recommended); or something else entirely. No matter what happens though, it's sure to be quite the introduction into learning more of my heritage!

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4 months ago

I'd be like, "Eyyy! A long-lost sib? Wowzers, even I can't believe my luck. Guess that means more people to boss around and make fun of!" *wink*

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