My long-lost brother

[Sundae]

I often dream about it, and in the dreams revert to being a teenager and hating my parents for doing that to me. I have no idea how it would feel in real life, but I can't help thinking I'd feel a huge betrayal from the lies, even if it was lying by omission.

Perhaps if I found out my Dad had a child he knew nothing about, from before he met my Mum, I would be okay. But even so, I'd be hurt that they bothered to lie about him being a virgin on his wedding night (not for want of trying, they added).

I suppose it's different if it's never come up in any way. As family would be careful about if there was a secret. And of course in situations where the other family member is known about but not in contact.

It must be fascinating. Especially where you already have siblings, so are aware that sibling relationships can go either way. It must be much harder with a parent reunion. The only role model you have for that is obviously someone you love unconditionally, which is unlikely to happen again.