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Scenario

When discovering unknown family creates new loyalty conflicts

I found out I have a half-sister I never knew about and she reached out on social media and I want to know her but my mom is devastated and begging me not to respond.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The emergence of previously unknown family connections forces renegotiation of existing relationships and long-held family narratives.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Family as belonging — and its limits?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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