The phrases/clauses/sentences worth learning # 1

Mohammad Shohel Rana

November 30^th, 2022. 9:12 am, Wednesday

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on the day of his birth

My older brother was adopted by my parents on the day of his birth.

as far as he knows

their firstborn

As far as he knows, he is their firstborn.

everyone in the know

has kept the secret

who disclosed my brother’s history to me

Everyone in the know has kept the secret, except a relative who disclosed my brother’s history to me when I was an adult.

I revealed to my parents…

adamantly refused

to disclose the truth to my brother

When I revealed to my parents that I knew about the adoption, they adamantly refused to disclose the truth to my brother.

elderly

not long for this world

My parents are elderly and not long for this world.

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A reader asks: "My older brother was adopted by my parents on the day of his birth. It was arranged with the assistance of another family member. Unfortunately, my parents decided that they would never tell him the truth, and as far as he knows, he is their firstborn. His birth certificate states nothing about the adoption. Everyone in the know has kept the secret, except a relative who disclosed my brother’s history to me when I was an adult. When I revealed to my parents that I knew about the adoption, they adamantly refused to disclose the truth to my brother. My parents are elderly and not long for this world. Do I have any obligation to tell my brother what I have learned about his life so he can learn more?"

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Source: The New York Times

Should I Let My Brother Know That He Was Adopted?