The Surprise of Discovering You Have a Twin
Finding out that you have a twin, especially later in life, can come as quite a shock. Parents may be just as surprised when their child reveals this unexpected news.
Reasons A Twin May Have Been Separated at Birth
There are a few reasons why a person may not have known they had a twin earlier in life:
- Adoption - The twins were put up for adoption and separated as infants
- One twin was raised in secrecy - In some cases, only one twin is told about their sibling
- Erroneous death pronouncement - One twin could have been pronounced dead incorrectly at birth
Emotions of Discovering a Twin Later On
Learning about a twin, especially an identical one, often elicits many emotions:
- Shock - Most people would be stunned by such unexpected news
- Curiosity - Naturally twins may be curious to meet each other
- Joy - Having a twin is often seen as something special to celebrate
Parent Reactions to a Twin Revelation
Parents told later on about a twin may feel:
- Guilt and regret - For keeping the twins apart for whatever reasons
- Fear and anxiety - That their reasons for separation will lead to anger and condemnation from the twins upon reuniting
- Wonder and awe - At how similar twins can sometimes be despite totally different upbringings
Making Up for Lost Time with a Long-Lost Twin
While the revelation of having a twin can be emotionally intense for all involved, most twins feel an immediate connection and will be curious to get to know more about each other and make up for lost time. There are many wonderful things about finding a twin sibling you never knew you had!
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