The following are only suggestions. Please disregard those areas that you do not wish to write about. You may prefer to share some areas of your life personally with your birth relative. Or there may be other areas that have not been mentioned below--please feel free to add these to your e-mail.

1. -- PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION-
   height,
   weigth,
   hair colour,
   eye colour,
   build

   -- HEALTH-

   your general state of health,
   any serious illnesses,
   allergies,

   -- EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT-

   grade completed,
   special training,
   occupation,
   volunteer work

   -- OTHER SUGGESTED TOPICS-

   likes and dislikes,
   pictures,
   family tree outline,

   -- LIFESTYLE-

   single/married/divorced/involved with someone,
   if you have children? (adoptee) give details,
   if a birth mother-did you have any other children? give details,
   your interests and hobbies

   -- ADOPTIVE/BIRTHFAMILY-

   general information about your parents, siblings etc.
   Which family members are aware of your interest in a reunion
   if an adoptee, how did you learn of your adoption?

   -- MOTIVATION-

   When did you become interested in a reunion?
   What kind of relationship are you hoping will evolve?
   Are you interested in meeting other members of the birth relative's/adoptee's family?
   What concerns do you have about proceeding with a reunion?

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