What a wonderful response

Submitted by Jules "Inshalla" (United States), Sep 26, 2006 at 23:51

Hello Sabrina,

My name is Julie, though I like being called "Jules". I have been very curious now for well over 20 years about going to Turkey to meet my family for the first time. My father was Muslim and from Turkey, Yozgat.

I know that you mentioned you are also muslim. I have heard from many other turkish freinds, go to Turkey its safe and your family will love to meet you. Of course I really want to believe this. Though I am a lil wary of the fact that I am American and my mother is American. She was with my father for a 5 years before she even knew my Father had a wife and daughter (my sister now who I have been building a relationship with for over 15yrs here in the US) in Turkey. My mother is not a home wrecker type and a well respected woman who fell deeply in love with my father without thinking of any consequences.

I need an honest opinion about my decision before I go to Turkey. I am scared that I'll be an outcast even though there will be friendliness to invite me in their homes. Hope this doesn't sound contradicting. I am just so confused and overwhelmed. Do you have any advice?

Thank you

J-

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