If you just found out you have a long-lost sibling, your head is probably spinning. Whether your parents told you or you found out via a third party source, it doesn’t matter. What matters is you have a sibling somewhere in the world and you want to find them.
Finding out that you have another family member, someone who you had never heard of, is a big deal. Once you have asked your relatives for all the information on what happened, you might decide that you want to get deeper and actually find them, meet them.
While the idea of finding them is an incredibly exciting one, it is also an overwhelming one. If you don’t have any contact details for them, it’s like searching for a needle in a haystack. However, there is no need to panic. There are plenty of ways you can make tracking down your long-lost sibling a little easier for yourself.
Start searching straight away… Don’t waste any time, if you postpone your search, you might regret it. If you are certain that you want to find your sibling, start searching for them straight away.
Ask relatives for help… Ask who ever told you about your sibling for help finding them, perhaps they have an old address or contact number for them. Don’t be afraid to get your family involved, the more help you have, the better chance you have of finding them.
Speak to each of your relatives and try to find out as much as you can about your sibling. Aim to find out their name, where they were born, why you were separated, etc. The more you can find out, the easier it will be to track them down.
Hire a private investigator… Once you have a bit of information about your sibling, it might be worth getting some professional help. Consider hiring a personal investigator to help you track them down. Professional investigators have amazing skills when it comes to finding people.
Ask your personal investigator to be discreet, as your sibling may not know about you yet. Or they may not have told their friends or family about their family situation and might want to keep it private.
Harness social media… Social media is an amazing resource, especially when it comes to finding people. Harness social media and use it to help you find your sibling, the best way to do this is by searching their name.
As well as searching your siblings full name, you could also search their surname and see what comes up. Even if you don’t find them, you might be able to find one of their other family members and get in touch from there.
Yes, the search can be overwhelming, but the reward can be full of joy. Ready to begin looking?
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