Watching Glee, When Rachel Found Her Birth Mother Made Me Cry And Need Help… Can You Help?
Yes, that was a very emotional scene… but remember, real life is nothing like that. Finding your birth mother will probably have a profound impact on you, but it is unlikely to be this dramatic, soul-stirring moment of clarity and connection. It will not suddenly give you profound insight into who you are or take your problems away. It is something you have to approach realistically, not idealistically. Have a private chat with your mom. Tell her that this scene affected you deeply… assure her you that you love her deeply and would never desert her… but that at some point you do need to connect to this part of your history. Work together to decide when a good time for that might be – now, when you’re 16, when you’re 18, whatever.
