What do you say when meeting your birth parents for the first time?

I know little about my parents, only that they were sixteen when I was born. My friends family told me a couple of days ago that my birth family wanted to meet me. I lived in a very abusive foster home all my life. I'm scared to meet them and I don't know what to say when I do meet them.What do you say when meeting your birth parents for the first time?
"Thanks for giving me the gift of life, and for doing what you could to give me the best life possible."
I was raised by my mom, but I didn't meet my dad until I was 18.



For me, it was easier to email my dad and talk to him on the phone at first. I had no idea what to expect! But things went pretty good. ... Turns out we are two totally different people. We rarely talk now, but it's still nice to know that he's alive and he cares. Ya know?



Whether you meet them in person or hide behind a phone at first, "hi" is always a good start. You can ask them how they are, what they do, where they live, etc ... You can give them the same information. (You don't have to give your exact address, but you could say something like "a house in CityName with my goldfish, Fred)



You could bring a few pictures too. Maybe pick 10 or 25 to show what you looked like growing up and who you are now. Even have a few copies so they can have a picture or two of you if they want. - If that first time goes well (and I think it will), there will be plenty of time to get to know each other in the future. - Enjoy it.



Sorry to hear that you were in some abusive foster homes. But it's nice that your birth family wants to meet you now. I hope it goes well for you. - Try not to worry too much about what to say and wear. Just let the conversation flow however it goes.



If they ask about your past, no need to lie about the bad stuff. But do try to have a few good memories to share with them too.What do you say when meeting your birth parents for the first time?
Don't be scared. They would not be asking to meet you if they did not care about you. You should meet them and say hello and let them do the talking at first. You will fall into a conversation. They probably just want to know how you are doing. Try to put yourself in their position, and you will know what to say.
U will know what's 2 say when u see them jus b honest with them...I'm sorry u were in a messed up foster home that's harsh...maybe u can ask if u can keep in touch with them if u wantWhat do you say when meeting your birth parents for the first time?
just say whats in ur heart....

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