Contacting members of my birth family, only if I want to
Deciding to contact your birth family can be a difficult time and lengthy process. To learn more about where you can get support and find your family, follow the guide below.
Outcome
To learn how to make contact with my birth family, only if I want too
Let's start with why this is important:
- deciding to get in contact with your birth family is totally normal and so is not wanting to having any contact with them
- if you do decide to get in contact with your birth family it is important you know the support available to you
Information
How Do I Begin?
Deciding to find your birth parents is a big decision, and it’s normal to be worried about how it will go. Take into account your emotional wellbeing as well as your mental health, and wait until you feel strong enough to cope with any outcome, as things can get pretty emotional.
If you feel that you’re ready to start looking, make sure you have a good support network, whether it’s your adoptive family, a friend, counsellor or psychologist.
SOURCE: https://au.reachout.com/articles/finding-your-birth-parents
What to do next
An article on what to expect when you decide to meet your birth parents.
More Information & Services
A resource for people who as children were in out-of-home 'care' in Australia
A not for profit organisation helping to reuniate families
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