"I sensed it was off limits to ask so I never did." That was my experience too, once I found out my birth father died and the man I believed to be my "real"father adopted me. So many questions, but no answers, knowing I couldn't ask. I was expected to behave as "normal" once I discovered this truth. I like the "interiority" of your writing style.
Thank you for your very high compliment, Doreen. How difficult to learn you've been lied to about something so vital as parenthood! Shame is a crippling thing. Thanks again
"I sensed it was off limits to ask so I never did." That was my experience too, once I found out my birth father died and the man I believed to be my "real"father adopted me. So many questions, but no answers, knowing I couldn't ask. I was expected to behave as "normal" once I discovered this truth. I like the "interiority" of your writing style.
Thank you for your very high compliment, Doreen. How difficult to learn you've been lied to about something so vital as parenthood! Shame is a crippling thing. Thanks again
You are very welcome! Yes, shame was at the root of the lie and my mother probably figured I was so young I would never know the difference.