How do I tell my Brother of 49 years we have other siblings?

Question

I have recently found 3 half brothers and 1 half sister. I dont know how my brother will take it any advice???

I forgot to say that my brother is also my half brother.He is from my mother`s second marriage.So the new siblings are not his .

Answer 1

First, tell him that you suspect there may be siblings. Give the possibility time to sink in, and get a better reading on how he feels about it. Then, you're in a better position to know how best to tell him. At any rate, with a bit of forewarning that the possibility exists, the facts shouldn't come as a complete shock.
In any event, he should know the truth. Nothing can be gained from secrecy about facts so uncontainable that he's bound to find out anyway. If he does, he's liable to resent having been kept in the dark.
Not everyone accepts well the change that news like this brings. Not everyone wants new family members--particularly grown strangers--and not everyone wants whatever unhappy past that caused these events dragged to the surface and rehashed. And this will almost certainly mean addressing the facts of an unhappy time--perhaps to a degree that's been conveniently avoided before. Since you show concern that your brother may not take it well, it sounds as though you think he may not welcome his newfound siblings.
Give him the chance, and perhaps he will. As we get older, we begin to truly understand the meaning and importance of family.

Answer 2

Mrs D, Wait until you are alone then have him sit down and be honest !

Answer 3

Just sit down and explain it to him, he's an adult. You're dealing with it, so can he.

Answer 4

Just tell him, I am sure he will be thrilled.