Missing Pieces - NPE Life

Thanks so much for everyone who reviews. rates  and follows this podcast. It helps spread the word. Today's episode is about Angela, a local LA lady who I was introduced to by our common friend Wanni. Thank you Wanni!!Angela is a licensed therapist is the state of California. If you are looking for a therapist, especially one who has had an NPE experience herself, please contact her on her website angelaalberttherapy If you want to get in touch with Don email him DonNPE at iCloud dot com. Or you can get in touch with me on instagram 

Welcome to another episode of Missing Pieces. On today's show Richie Blair tells his heartwarming story. Check it out!!!If you want to get in touch with Don you can email him at donNPE at i cloud dot com. Or you can follow me on instagram @NPE_LIFE_PODCAST. Leave a message there. Thanks.

Hi,Welcome to another fabulous episode of Missing Pieces - NPE Life. Today we have a very special guest named Elda. She's an amazing woman and a super close friend of my wife.  She tells us her NPE story.To watch AJs YouTube channel check it out here (he was on the episode Bromance but now has a YouTube channel for NPEs)To get in touch with Don you can email him at Don NPE at iCloud dot c o m.Or you can follow me on instagram and message me there NPE_LIFE_PODCASTHave a Great Day!!Hi Listeners, For news lovers everywhere. Join former BBC reporter and broadcast journalist Angela Walker as she engages in thought-provoking conversations with inspirational individuals about current affairs and under-reported issues. She examine stories mainstream media don't cover: issues of social justice and campaigns that aim to improve society and the world we live in. Listen to Angela Walker in Conversation, wherever you finds podcasts .

Welcome to another exciting episode of Missing Pieces. This is a good one. It's about an NPE from Poland. It's an incredible story and she's an incredible person. Check it out and spread the word.If you want to get in touch with Marta you can find her on instagram marta_kostrzewskaTo follow Don on instagram click here  NPE_LIFE_PODCAST Please listen to Ukraine: The Latest, the podcast that does in-depth coverage of the was in Ukraine go to  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ukraine-the-latest/id1612424182To email Don you can send email to Don NPE at iCloud dot com. Hi Listeners, For news lovers everywhere. Join former BBC reporter and broadcast journalist Angela Walker as she engages in thought-provoking conversations with inspirational individuals about current affairs and under-reported issues. She examine stories mainstream media don't cover: issues of social justice and campaigns that aim to improve society and the world we live in. Listen to Angela Walker in Conversation, wherever you finds podcasts .She Leads with CAREShe Leads with CARE is a limited podcast series hosted by actor and producer Bellamy...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Check out this fabulous episode, where we hear Laura's (Ann from Iowa's daughter) side of the story. I love being able to hear the story from different perspectives. If you want to get in touch with Don email him at don NPE at iCloud dot com.  (trying to get less junkmail) Or follow me on instagram at NPE_LIFE_PODCAST.To get in touch with Billy Sullivan go to Sulllystone.comDon't forget to rate, review and follow. ThanksHi Listeners, For news lovers everywhere. Join former BBC reporter and broadcast journalist Angela Walker as she engages in thought-provoking conversations with inspirational individuals about current affairs and under-reported issues. She examine stories mainstream media don't cover: issues of social justice and campaigns that aim to improve society and the world we live in. Listen to Angela Walker in Conversation, wherever you finds podcasts .

Welcome to another special episode of Missing Pieces. Today Ann shares with us her story of being a birth mother and the source for an NPE. It's an incredible open conversation that can't be missed. If you would like to donate to Don's trip to Ukraine go to ianice,org and support us. Thanks so much!!If you want to get in touch with Don email him donNPE at iCloud dot com. Or you can find him on instagram NPE_LIFE_PODCASTThanks for listeningHi Listeners, For news lovers everywhere. Join former BBC reporter and broadcast journalist Angela Walker as she engages in thought-provoking conversations with inspirational individuals about current affairs and under-reported issues. She examine stories mainstream media don't cover: issues of social justice and campaigns that aim to improve society and the world we live in. Listen to Angela Walker in Conversation, wherever you finds podcasts .

Welcome to another great episode. We hear Candi tell the amazing story about how she helped her dad figure who he really was. To get in touch with Don you can email him donNPE@icloud.com or find me on instagram @NPE_LIFE_PODCASTTo get more info on Candi and their amazing non-profit go to https://www.bestwa.org/homeDon't forget to rate and review!!!Hi Listeners, For news lovers everywhere. Join former BBC reporter and broadcast journalist Angela Walker as she engages in thought-provoking conversations with inspirational individuals about current affairs and under-reported issues. She examine stories mainstream media don't cover: issues of social justice and campaigns that aim to improve society and the world we live in. Listen to Angela Walker in Conversation, wherever you finds podcasts .

On today's show we follow Sarah on her way back to the country she was adopted from, Kazakhstan. Please join us for this very special episode.If you want to reach out to Don you can email him at donNPE at iCloud dot comOr you can find him on instagram NPE_LIFE_PODCASTA few words about the fires in Los Angeles. It's a devastating time in LA right now. There is so much heartbreak going on. Whole neighborhoods burnt to the ground. But I am proud of my fellow Angeleno's. I love Helen Keller's quote "Although the world is full of suffering, it is full also of the overcoming of it." It's beautiful that in the midst of such tragedy we are coming together, neighbors helping neighbors, donations upon donations. And to our amazing firemen and all the firemen who came from other cities, states and countries, we thank you!!Hi Listeners, For news lovers everywhere. Join former BBC reporter and broadcast journalist Angela Walker as she engages in thought-provoking conversations with inspirational individuals about current affairs and under-reported issues. She examine stories mainstream media don't cover: issues of social justice and campaigns that aim to improve society and the world we live in. Listen to Angela Walker in Conversation, wherever you finds podcasts .

HiFinally we hear Don's story in full for the first time. Check it out!!! Hosted and interviewed by Tracy from the episode A Change of Heart, if you haven't heard it, it is a good one. To get in touch with Don email him at Don NPE at iCloud dot com (too many spammers out there. Or follow him on instagram NPE_Life_PodcastOther NPE podcasts that I mention...NPE Stories by Lily Wood and Everything's Relative with Eve Sturges. Check them out!Living Limitless PodcastBreak free from the ordinary - explore bold ideas, big dreams, and the path to Limitless!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Welcome to another episode of Missing Pieces - NPE Life. On this episode, Julie talks about her DNA surprise. Check it out!!Don't forget to rate and review this podcast!!!WARNING: This episode mentions inappropriate sexual contact between an adult and a minor.

Welcome to another fun episode of Missing Pieces.  Today, I talk with Pamela, a friend of mine in real life. She texted me this past 4th of July about some info she just found out. Some info that would change her life and make her question who she is. If you want to get in touch with Don, you can email donNPE at iCloud dot com. (sorry getting too many spam emails)   Or you can follow me and message me on instagram. NPE_LIFE_PODCAST or click hereThat app I talked about is called AI Song, its thumbnail has a Purple Heart set against black. Check it out

Great great show today about Christy and Tara...I am not giving you any more clues, check it out!!!Christy's Tiktok is https://www.tiktok.com/@wellnesswork_w_christy or click hereDon's Tiktok is https://www.tiktok.com/@donnpizm3ev or click hereTo get in touch with Don email donNPE@icloud.comcheck me out on instagram 

This episode features Laurie. An ancestry DNA test led to her to find the truth, that her dad was part of one of the biggest porn enterprises in the world.Click here to find her on tiktok @wanderlust_rn_lifeClick here to find Don on tiktokTo email Don donNPE@icloud.com

I "help" my friend John find out his truth. This episode taught me, that isn't always a pleasant thing.If you wanna get in touch with Don email me at donNPE@icloud.com

This is a very special episode about Stacy. She has a shocking story and I won't go to any details here but please check it out. Stacy's 2 tik tok accounts are https://www.tiktok.com/@dnastorytime?_t=8oauNwhRjTO&_r=1andhttps://www.tiktok.com/@stacyvargasnpe?_t=8oauGY54o5y&_r=1Her website is https://tropicalteeshop.com/You can get in touch with Dawn to help with figuring out who biological family is and more here.... https://www.sunrisedna.com/To follow Don on Tik tok https://www.tiktok.com/@donnpizm3ev?_t=8obFRlZbgje&_r=1to email Don .... donNPE@icloud.comThanks so much for listening!!

Here's another great episode of Missing Pieces NPE Life. This is about Emily, daughter of Russian immigrants who finds she's the family secret.Missing Pieces has a Tik Tok account. http://www.tiktok.com/@donnpizm3evPlease follow me there.If you want to get in touch with Don (or in this case Emily) contact me at donNPE@icloud.com  or on instagram NPE_LIFE_podcastPlease leave a review. Like, follow, all that schizzle. 

Welcome to another special episode of our show. To donate to (or share)  the Road Trip please go to https://seedandspark.com/fund/the-everythings-relative-roadtrip#storyHere is a link to Eve's Podcast. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everythings-relative-with-eve-sturges/id1459167540Go to Eve's website for all kinds of stuff, including resources for MPEs...https://www.evesturges.la/everythings-relative-podcast/To email Don it's donNPE@icloud.comPlease follow the show on instagram  

Hi, welcome to this very special episode. This is a series of quick interviews I recorded at the Untangling Our Roots summit in Denver. Put on by Right to Know and NAAP It was amazing!! I had a blast and it was so good meeting so many of you.Check it out!! Please share with another person!!To reach out to Don email him at donNPE@icloud.com or you can find us on instagram....npe_life_podcast

Welcome to another incredible story on Missing Pieces. I think the episode names speaks for itself. Jackie is amazing and I am so happy he shared his story with me.To find the article I spoke about in the Israel Times click hereTo visit Professor Turi King's page its http://turiking.co.uk/To get in touch with Don email him at donNPE@icloud.comOr you can follow the show in instagram Npe_life_podcastFor more information about Untangling Our Roots Summit click here

Welcome to another exciting episode!! A lot of adopted kids fantasize about who their "real" parents. Famous actor, rock start, royalty... But usually that's not the case, usually they turn out to be regular folks...but not on today's episode. Check it out. Angie's instagram is angieb_2003To get more info about the Untangling Our Roots Summit click hereTo email Don - donNPE@icloud.comor check me out on instagram at NPE_life_podcast

Welcome to another episode of  Missing Pieces NPE Life.  Today's episode is great. I am not going to describe it because I don't want to give anything away. And in a way, I am testing if episode descriptions even matter.To register or get more info about Untangling Our Root, the summit that unites NPEs, LDAs, and DCPs  please go to https://untanglingourroots.org/To get in touch with don please email Don NPE at iCloud (trying to fool the spammers)To follow us on insta please go to NPE_life_podcastto buy Missing Pieces merch and support the show go to http://missingpieces.printify.me

This is part 2 of Jen and Kristle's journey.  Please listen to Doppelgängers, the previous episode first. This one will make no sense if you haven't listened to that one yet.To Follow Jen and Kristle on instagram its Dearcrystaldnasistershttps://www.instagram.com/dearcrystaldnasisters/If you live in Northern Michigan and you're an NPE, DCP or LDA, and would like to meet with the Nomi group, please contact Sherri at  mrsrobinsonsince1983@gmail.comTo hear Lily's podcast called NPE Stories click hereTo Hear Eve's podcast called Everything's Relative With Eve Sturges click here  To follow this show on instagram go to https://www.instagram.com/npe_life_podcast/To email Don it's donNPE@icloud.comTo find out more about the summit Untangling Our Roots, click hereThanks so much, please like and follow the podcast!!Destination Morocco PodcastJoin host Azdean Elmoustaquim as he takes you on an exploration of his country's...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

HiOn the episode of Missing Pieces we hear the stories of Jen and Kristle. Two doppelgängers, join us as we learn how their paths merged. They look alike, the sound alike. They act alike.Check it out.To find out more about the Untangling Our Roots summit click here. Register now so you can save money.

On today's episode I interview Jeff Frame, you might remember him for the episodes Phone call with Mom. Part 1 and 2. They are incredible fly on the wall moments when he calls his mom 2 days after finding out his dad wasn't his dad.For the first time, he tells his story, with me in person.  We've both have been trying to do this for over a year.Part 1Part 2To see Jeff do stand up live in Valencia Ca on Valentines Day 2024 get info here at JRs comdedy club Jeff directs and stars in a play At Home At The Zoo, yes he's a busy man. The play will be running at the Main in Santa Clarita on Feb 9 and 10, and then again  on Feb 16 and 17. Get tickets here If you would like to get in touch with Jeff email him at jeffmakesjokes@gmail.comIf you wanna get in touch with Don email me at don at iCloud dot com. Don't forget to leave a review and rate this podcast.Thanks for listening

On today's episode I have the amazing actor and environmentalist Ed Begley Jr on the show. He opened an envelope when he was 15 years old and got a surprise that would change his life.  That was the day his Oscar winning father, Ed Begley, revealed a family secret.Ed Begley Jr has a new book out called To the Temple of Tranquility...and Step on It!: A Memoir. You can buy it on Amazon or wherever you buy books.To reach Don you can email him at DonNPE at iCloud dot com. I have been getting a bunch of junk mail on that account so I'm writing it different to see if that helps.To find out more about the Untangling Our Roots Summit click hereIf you want to follow me instagram it's NPE_Life_Podcast

On today's episode we hear Diane Bazella tell her story of her 40 year quest to find her correct birth parents.  To contact Diane you can email her at dibazella@yahoo.comTo contact Don you can email him at donNPE@icloud.com or you can follow and leave a message on his instagram NPE Life PodcastDon't forget to register for the Summit!!! See you in Denver!! Untangling Our RootsTo support this podcast you can buy Missing Pieces Swag at www.missingpieces.printify.me

If you listened to this and it ended after the word "bingo" at 48 minutes and then gets cut-off. Please listened again. There was a weird glitch. The episode is 58 minutes long.  On today's episode, I tell the story of Deanna and our journey to figure out who her dad is. We've been working on it since late August of 2023. Deanna lives in the LA area and we recorded in person.To help support this podcast please visit... https://missingpieces.printify.meTO get in touch with Don you can email him at DonNPE@icloud.comTo follow me this podcast on instagram please click hereIf you want to get in touch with Deanna, you  can email her at hairbydeannam@gmail.com

Happy New Year... this episode is a great story. Not to ruin the surprise but Jessica is a Triple NPE. Three times she was lied to about her true identity. Is that a record?The previous episode she mentions is called Jackie and Shannon Season 1 Episode 3. Check it out it's a good one.To get in touch with Jessica she's on instagram as jesigirl89To get in touch with Don on instagram it's Npe_life_podcastOr you can email me at donNPE@icloud.comThanks everyone and have a safe and wonderful New Years!!!

Brett never met his dad but was always told he died in a shoot out with the LAPD.  Another DNA surprise story that happened to someone Don knew in real life. Join us in this heartwarming episode. To get in touch with Don please email at DonNPE@icloud.com. On Instagram his handle is NPE_Life_PodcastIf you want to get in touch with Brett email him at cre8drama@gmail.comon instagram he's gr8fullyherenow To register or get add'l info on Untangling Our Roots Summit go to https://untanglingourroots.orgPlease FOLLOW the show and rate and leave a review for this podcast!!

Welcome to Mystery Guest - Today I interview someone who does a lot for our community. I don't want to tell you who she is because I want you to focus on her amazing story.  Have a listen... (note I do tell you at the end of the episode)To contact don you can email me at donNPE@icloud.comTo check out or register for the Untangling Our Roots summit I spoke about go to https://untanglingourroots.orgCheck out Right to Know at https://righttoknow.usCheck out my insta at https://www.instagram.com/npe_life_podcast/

In this episode I have a candid talk with my friend Dana. She is the wife of a man who suddenly found out he fathered a child unbeknownst to him when he was 21. She is also adopted and also she...well I don't want to ruin the surprise. Listen to the episode. It's a great one. To reach Don you can email me at donNPE@icloud.comTo reach me on instagram click hereHappy Thanksgiving Everyone!!!

Hi Everyone welcome to season 4 of the show. My seasons mean absolutely nothing. They start and stop every time I get to 13 episodes. On today's show we have Aimee from DNAngels She does these cool little tiktoks about some of the cases she's worked on. She helps folks find their biological parents. For free. And she talks about some of these cases in theses short little tiktok videos which also are on their instagram. And I love them.You can watch these on tiktok, their account is  DNAngels and on instagram they are DNAngelsorgIf you would like to make a donation to DNAngels click here They are a non-profit so any donation is a tax write-off.  If you want to request a search angel click here There main website is www.DNAngels.org NOTE there is only one "A" in their name.To get in touch with Don, follow me on instagram or email me at DonNPE@icloud.comThanks so much for listening. Please rate this show and leave a review.

In this very intimate episode Don shares about 3 things... 1) A dream he had where his bio father appeared 2) Tells you how to explain to folks your need to find biological family. 3) Don has a recorded conversation with his  birth certificate father the day his father found out that Don wasn't his biological child. Follow the show on instagram. Or leave us a message there.If you think your story would be a good fit for our podcast (and you haven't been on any other podcast) email Don at  donNPE@icloud.com. 

In this episode I have a conversation with my friend Gina Daniel... she's a therapist and NPE and an all around good person. We speak mostly about newly found family. She's 5 years into her journey and I'm 2 years into mine.Some of the things mentioned in this episode....Click here to listen to Gina's story on NPE Stories, Lily Wood's podcast. Her episode first appeared on Jan 12 2020. If you're in Pennsylvania and need a therapist or other outpatient mental health help please go to WWW.GRAYSTONEWELLNESS.COMTo go to Gina's Npe Guide go to WWW.NPEGUIDE.COMTo get in touch with Don please email donNPE@icloud.comTo watch the TV show Unforgiven, British TV show I mentioned on Amazon click here

In this episode we hear from Rebecca as she tells her incredible journey, from being told as a child that her dad wasn't her "real" dad to 30 something years later when she finds another truth. And in the end we learn what a "real" dad is. Join us on this very special episode. To email me... donNPE@icloud.com Click here to find Missing Pieces InstagramTo order Missing Pieces Merch go to https://missingpieces.printify.meTo listen or buy the Cory Goodrich song on intunes click hereMissing Pieces - NPE is hosted, produced and edited by me, Don Anderson

Trigger warning!! If talk about suicice, threats of violence or domestic violence triggers you, maybe this episode isn't for you. Please try another one.  The night Dana  found out about her NPE status is such an incredible story that it could stand as a complete episode all on it's own.  But I've also included this insane cautionary tale about one her newly found family members. And Dana has many other half-siblings we will get to at least one of them in a future episode. to check out Dana's course for NPEs go to Navigational NarrativesTo check out cool Missing Pieces Merch please visit Don's pop-up store.To email Don donNPE@icloud.comInstagram

On this episode I speak with Beth, an NPE from upstate NY. She found out in her 50s from a home DNA test. If you liked what you heard and want to say hi you can email her at bethnjack5590@gmail.comResource mentioned on todays show, a retreat for NPEs LDA and DCP... please visit Hiraeth Hope and Healing  https://www.hiraethhopeandhealing.comIf you want to get in touch with Don please email DonNPE@icloud.com

HiWelcome to season 3 ep 8 Anonymous NPE. She wanted to be anonymous as to not hurt anyone involved. I can really personally relate to this story. There are many similarities between her's and mine. But all NPEs I can relate to on some level. She has great story, check it out.To help support  this show check out the cool t-shirts and other merch at missingpieces.printify.meTo follow me on instagram click here

Continuing the theme from the last episode, we hear another story of someone who finds out they are mixed race. Jodi grew up in a small town in Iowa. She excelled at school and sports hoping people would notice those things instead of the fact she looked so much different from everyone else. It worked. But she took an ancestry DNA test in  middle age and got quite a shockIf you want to get in touch with her she's on instagram as fullyknown92818To check out Joe Forrestal's amazing hand stitched leather goods go to... jxfleatherworks.comIf you want to support this podcast you can buy cool Missing Pieces t-shirt and other merchandise at missingpieces.printify.meSend me an email at donNPE@icloud.comAnd you can follow me on instagram click hereThanks so much everyone. 

Michael Fosberg went on a search for the dad he never knew. The dad he had never asked about. And he found him rather easily BUT he got a huge surprise. One that sent his life in a new direction. Michael can be found at https://incognitotheplay.comYou can find links to his books and podcast.  Check him out. this is the link to his podcast on Apple Podcast To help support the show you can purchase cool shirts and other merchandise hereorhttps://missingpieces.printify.meAnd if you're buying a t-shirt they run kinda small, so keep that in mind. If you would like to get in touch with Don you can email him donNPE@icloud.com or reach out to him on instagram Thanks Everyone

Kate was born in France to Portuguese parents. But she didn't look like anyone else in her family. Her whole life, everyone thought she was Mideastern or North African. Turns out, they were right.Enter Samar, Kate's cousin, who wouldn't stop until Kate answered her. And then suddenly EVERYTHING made sense. To get check out Kate's instagram https://www.instagram.com/kiss_and_fly_kate/To help support this podcast please buy these wonderful Missing Pieces t-shirts, mugs, water bottles etc. They make great gifts!!! My store... https://missingpieces.printify.meTo check out my instagram go to https://www.instagram.com/npe_life_podcast/Thanks Bryan Cook for the opening and closing music on today's episode.  To get in touch with Bryan please email him at info@acumenrecords.com

Today on Missing Pieces NPE Life we have our first Aussie NPE.  Woohoo!!! Suzan is from down under and she has a total of 4 NPEs in her story. Four in the same family.  Crazy. Dive in and have a listen. If you would like to contact Suzan you can do so at suzanwalker57@hotmail.comIf you wanna get in touch with Don email him at donNPE@icloud.com

Moment of Truth... Today on Missing Pieces we have 5 stories that all focus on that moment when we find out the truth for the very first time. Rather it be that moment when we find out we are an NPE or the moment when we find that family member who we've been searching for. I love hearing about that pinnacle moment when every thing aligns and for the first time, we know the irrefutable truth. To reach Heather you can email her at heatherAmarshall@gmail.comTo hear Raychel V's podcast go to https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/intro-npe-acronyms/id1638376890?i=1000575147842or to follow her on instagram https://www.instagram.com/shakingthefamilytree/To get in touch with Peter you can email him at peterdowning@sbcglobal.net

Today a touching episode about Patty, a woman who meets her father for the very first time on a trip to the north of Norway. But in order to accomplish that, 3 people she's never met and My Heritage came together to help her.Please rate the podcast and leave a review. Thanks..."If you've tested with another DNA company, you can actually broaden your chances of finding DNA matches by uploading your DNA to MyHeritage.com's database. To do this you simply go to myheritage.com/dna/upload and upload your raw DNA data to MyHeritage.After 2-3 days you'll receive an email that your DNA results are ready.Some features will require a one-time payment. Use coupon code MISSINGPIECES to get a special discount.To get in touch with Don email donNpe@icloud.com or check out his instagram. to watch the my heritage video go to https://www.fox8live.com/2022/08/16/didnt-think-id-ever-find-him-dna-test-unites-new-orleans-woman-with-father-norway-after-52-years/

Today on our podcast we have the very talented Laura House. She's a TV writer, comic and podcast host. She's hilarious. And her little brother Jeremy is also joining us. This is the story of how they found each other and more...All of the info you would ever want to know about Laura can be found here, including info on her monthly sober comedy show here in LA.Her podcast Tiny Victories can be found anywhere you find podcasts or on apple podcast by clicking hereThe Adoption stand-up event was put together by the very funny Brian McDaniel, check him out on instagram. The Roseanne Barr bit is from the podcast/show called Risk! RISK! is a live show and weekly podcast where people tell true stories they never thought they'd dare to share in public, created and hosted by Kevin Allison (MTV, Comedy Central, HBO, Netflix). Laura's episode is here. 

Hi everyone. In this very special episode we hear from Sherri, a double NPE. She found out her dad wasn't her biological dad  and went through all of those emotions ...and then did it again. To get in touch with me, contact me at donNPE@icould.com. To get in touch with Sherri her email is... mrsrobinsonsince1983@gmail.comFollow me on instagram Please don't forget to rate and leave a review!!!

On today's episode we have Anthony, an NPE whose mom left him for good when he was 6 months old. Anthony's life has been an amazing journey including a pretty successful stint as a musician, mostly in the UK. Here is the transcript from Anthony's message from his mom."Hi Anthony,  it's mom. I know I've never been a mother to you and you probably harbor a lot of resentment and I don't blame you. I wonder every day of my life if I'd just picked up my cross and followed Him how different things would be. But I guess this was the path I was supposed to take, I don't know. I do know this, my love grows for you everyday. And if I could change everything and start fresh, believe me, I would.  I love you very much. Bye-Bye for now. "His mom died a few days later.Visit me on Instagram

We continue with the rest pf Autumn's story. We hear how that fateful Father's Day weekend turned out. And how her relationship is today with her and her bio-father and other new found family.Look for photos of Autumn and her cousins on my instagram.To get in touch with Autumn connect with her on her instagram account. @autmoTo get in touch via me email it's donNPE@icloud.com

On this episode we hear from Autumn. an NPE with an incredible story. Raised by a single mother in Peoria Ill,  she didn't find out her NPE surprise until after her mom has passed.Follow me on instagram You can buy Ancestry Discoveries - What Happens Under the Sheets Doesn't Stay There here or wherever you buy books. To email me it's DonNPE@icloud.com

In this episode we talk to 2 NPEs both of whom had amazing explosive relationships when they first found new siblings. But then, years later, things have taken a turn. For the worse. Join us on The New Puppy Gets Old.Thank to Lily Wood of NPE stories for allowing me to use audio from the episode...134 Jackie's StoryYou can reach Cory Goodrich and find links to her book at https://folksongbook.comAll music on today's episode was brought to you by Billy Sullivan at https://www.sullystone.com

On this episode I have a great conversation with Nikki Semanchik. She's not an NPE but gets a huge DNA surprise when her brother goes on 23 and me. Nikki reached out to me last year, her husband Mike Semanchik is an attorney with the California Innocence Project. He tried to help Kaye and I (Unsolved Murder episode) to get a police report for her parent's shooting. Mike also hosts a new podcast coming out  California Innocence Project PodcastPLEASE leave a review and rate this podcast. To email me, DonNPE@icloud.comThanks for listening