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"I raised you, I protected you, and I couldn't be more proud. To me, you will always be my son and I will always love you. Now that I am gone, it is only fair that you know - I am not your biological father. Your mother was engaged to another man from Ireland.
Before she attended college in New York, she attended another - National University of Ireland, Galway. After dating for two years, she and this other gentleman were engaged. I do not know why the engagement was broken, but I know that your mother transferred and that your biological father doesn't know she was with child; he does not know he has a son.
I am sure this pains you, but I believe you have a right to know."
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"His name is *********. I looked him up last year with the intention of telling you, but I lost my nerve; I was afraid of how angry you would be."
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"His last address is enclosed. I hope you are not angry with me nor your mother. She did what she thought was best to protect you and I would not break her trust. I can't promise that he'll welcome you with open arms, or that he will even believe what you say, but if you wanted to look him up, just know that the choice is yours."
It goes on past that, but needless to say I am a bit shocked. Do you think I should go to Ireland to find my real father and learn about my heritage, or should I just let well enough alone?
